Margaret Heffernan

Margaret Heffernan is a versatile entrepreneur and chief executive with extensive experience leading diverse organisations. An alumna of Cambridge University, she began her professional journey at the BBC, where she produced radio documentaries and films for the Newsnight programme. Her career then transitioned into the technology sector, where she spearheaded public affairs campaigns and guided software firms in the development of interactive multimedia products. Today, she is an influential voice on leadership and corporate culture, serving as a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including Wilful Blindness, The Naked Truth, and A Bigger Prize. Her work focuses on the mechanics of collaboration and the importance of addressing systemic blind spots within business environments. Organisations book Margaret for her unique ability to blend high-level strategic theory with practical executive experience. She offers audiences a sophisticated understanding of how to foster integrity and resilience within modern workplaces, making her an essential choice for leadership and change management events. On stage, Margaret Heffernan is best known for talks on Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership and Strategy. 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 Business & Consulting, Education and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Margaret Heffernan is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, 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, Margaret Heffernan 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 Margaret Heffernan would approach your audience.