DÉBORAH

Deborah Collier M.Sc. FRSA is an influential strategic, foresight and futurist leader in business, digital, education and media working on boards in the UK and North America. Described by academics and leaders as an 'original thinker', 'thought-leader', and 'economic force', she is an author and professional keynote speaker with a global audience, major brand following, network and readership of C-Suite leaders and professionals in business, academia, government, media and entertainment. A digital, technology and media entrepreneur, achieving global impact, she developed and implemented a three-pillared model, plan and solution for sustainability (Economy, Social and Environment), a digital governance framework, scalable brands, methodologies for strategic planning, as well as leadership and management programs used by blue-chip organisations around the globe.  A media group CEO, Chair and former Non-Executive Director, she is a digital education pioneer as founder and president of industry's global awarding body Digital Skills Authority.  She has 30-years digital and business experience, and has advised leaders at iconic brands and government organizations around the globe.