Martha Lane Fox

Martha Lane Fox is a pre-eminent figure in the British digital economy, best known for co-founding the travel and gift portal lastminute.com. During her tenure, she transformed the venture into one of the most recognisable online brands in Europe, navigating a successful public launch and eventually overseeing its acquisition. Recognised as a pivotal force in the UK technology sector, she has held significant board positions at global organisations including Twitter, Marks & Spencer, and Chanel. Today, she serves as the President of the British Chambers of Commerce, where she advocates for business interests and trade across the nation. Beyond her commercial success, Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho has been instrumental in modernising public services. As the UK government's Digital Champion, she spearheaded the creation of the Government Digital Service and the unified gov.uk portal, prioritising user experience for citizens. Her influence extends to her roles as the Chair of WeTransfer, Chancellor of the Open University, and an active crossbench peer in the House of Lords. In recent years, she has been celebrated as the most influential woman in the British digital sector over the last quarter-century by The Drum. An expert in responsible technology and corporate strategy, she founded the think tank Doteveryone to lobby for a fairer internet. Her diverse portfolio, spanning luxury retail, cybersecurity policy, and social entrepreneurship, makes her a sought-after speaker. Audiences value her unique perspective on digital transformation, ethical innovation, and the future of the global business landscape. On stage, Martha Lane Fox is best known for talks on Digital Business & Strategy, Esg & Social Responsibility 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, Entrepreneurship and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Martha Lane Fox 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, Martha Lane Fox 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 Martha Lane Fox would approach your audience.