Kate AncketillBusiness Futurist and Strategic Innovation Specialist

Kate Ancketill is the founder and CEO of GDR, bringing over twenty-five years of expertise in business futurism and global trend analysis. As a trusted innovation partner to approximately thirty of the world's most prominent consumer brands, she provides high-level consultancy and strategic guidance to global leaders including P&G, Microsoft, Lego, Google, and Sephora. Her work bridges the gap between emerging macro forces and practical business adaptation, helping organisations navigate shifts in technology, culture, and the environment. A highly respected voice in the international retail sector, Kate serves as the trends keynote speaker for the National Retail Federation in the United States. She manages a specialist team of researchers and strategists to identify global innovation case studies that demonstrate excellence in customer experience and brand evolution. Her extensive media background includes contributions to national broadcasters, trade publications, and board-level advisory sessions across the globe. Organisations book Kate for her ability to synthesise complex economic and technological changes into clear, forward-looking narratives. She provides a compelling perspective on how the world's leading brands are successfully evolving to meet the demands of modern demographics and a changing planet. On stage, Kate Ancketill is best known for talks on Reputation, Branding & Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Retail and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Marketing & Brand, Retail & Beauty and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Kate Ancketill is regularly booked for Conference Speaker, Business Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Kate Ancketill travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Kate Ancketill would approach your audience.