Ben Legg
Former COO of Google Europe, Three-Time Private Equity-Backed CEO & Advisor on AI-Enabled Growth
Ben Legg is a global AI keynote speaker, business strategist, and boardroom advisor who helps organisations translate technological change into commercial value. Drawing on high-level executive experience as the former COO of Google Europe and a three-time private equity-backed CEO, Ben provides investors, boards, and leadership teams with an authoritative roadmap for artificial intelligence adoption and sustainable growth.
When presenting to international corporate audiences, Ben moves beyond theoretical hype to focus on practical business transformation, productivity gains, and competitive advantage. His commercial insights enable organisations to identify where machine learning and generative AI create genuine profitability within an increasingly automated economy. Whether delivering main-stage keynotes or leading executive advisory sessions, Ben equips decision-makers with the strategic frameworks required to navigate industry disruption, mitigate risks, and scale AI-driven market leadership.
Signature Keynotes
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Identifying where value will be created and which organisations are best positioned to capture it
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How leaders move from AI experimentation to measurable business impact
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Building organisations where humans and AI work together to accelerate growth and performance
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How intelligent systems are reshaping business economics and industry leadership
The Legg Effect
When Ben speaks, AI is reframed from a technology trend into a business growth opportunity.
· Understand where AI is creating measurable economic value
· Identify the characteristics of future winners and losers
· Recognise how AI is reshaping industries and business models
· Explore practical approaches to AI adoption and implementation
· Connect technological change to growth, productivity and profitability
Why Book Ben
Ben combines the perspective of a Google executive, private equity-backed CEO and trusted advisor to investors and leadership teams. Grounded in real-world operating experience, he offers practical insight into how AI is changing markets, business models and competitive dynamics, helping organisations focus on the opportunities that create lasting value.
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