Vanessa KingoriManaging Director at Google and Former Chief Business Officer of Condé Nast Britain

Vanessa Kingori is a pioneering business leader who currently serves as Managing Director of Technology, Media, and Telecoms at Google. Her career is defined by a series of historic firsts, notably as the first female business lead in the history of British Vogue and the youngest publisher at GQ. During her tenure at Condé Nast, she ascended to the role of Chief Business Officer, where she oversaw the entire UK portfolio and advised European business operations on strategic alignment and digital evolution. Beginning her professional journey as an intern at the Evening Standard, Vanessa progressed through key leadership roles including Co-Head of Magazines and Fashion Manager at Esquire. She is widely recognised for her ability to modernise heritage brands, successfully integrating a purpose-driven approach that prioritises diversity, sustainability, and social responsibility. By bridging the gap between traditional print excellence and the demands of the digital age, she has consistently achieved record-breaking commercial success while expanding brand reach to engage new consumer demographics. Beyond her corporate roles, Vanessa is a committed advocate for equitable business practices, serving as a judge for the Black British Business Awards and the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year. She also supports female entrepreneurs through the Peanut StartHer microfund and led the #SHARETHEMICUK initiative to amplify the achievements of Black women. Audiences book her for her unparalleled expertise in managing large-scale cultural change, building agile organisations, and aligning brand purpose with technological innovation. On stage, Vanessa Kingori is best known for talks on Branding & Marketing, Change Management and Reputation. 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. Vanessa Kingori is regularly booked for Business 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, Vanessa Kingori 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 Vanessa Kingori would approach your audience.