Karen Blackett OBE

Karen Blackett OBE has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most influential business leaders, helping global organisations drive growth, transform brands, and create high-performance cultures. As former UK President of WPP and former Chief Operating Officer for MediaCom EMEA, Karen brings first-hand experience of leading complex international businesses through periods of change, innovation, and sustained commercial success.

During her leadership career, Karen was responsible for overseeing a UK business generating more than $2 billion in revenue and employing 13,000 people. Known for her ability to combine strategic vision with operational excellence, she has successfully led brand reinvention programmes, organisational transformation initiatives, and market expansion strategies for some of the world’s leading businesses.

A highly respected advocate for diversity, inclusion, and authentic leadership, Karen is recognised for building vibrant workplace cultures that unlock performance, inspire teams, and deliver measurable business results. Her expertise spans consumer behaviour, leadership, branding, business transformation, and future-focused growth strategies.

Today, Karen serves on the Board of the British Fashion Council and the Advisory Council of SXSW, advising organisations and leaders on navigating disruption, embracing innovation, and preparing for the future of business.

As a keynote speaker, Karen delivers engaging, insightful, and practical presentations that equip audiences with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving marketplace.

Keynote Topics

• Authenticity & Success: Creating an Exceptional Culture
  Discover how authentic leadership creates stronger teams, improves performance, and builds cultures where people and businesses can thrive.
  
• Unlocking and Understanding the Modern Consumer
  Explore the changing behaviours, expectations, and motivations of today’s consumers and learn how organisations can build deeper, more valuable connections with their audiences.
  
• Future-Proofing Your Business for Long-Term Growth
  Learn the strategies leading organisations use to adapt to technological disruption, changing customer demands, and shifting market conditions.
  
• World-Class Leadership: Leader or Manager?
  Understand the key differences between management and leadership, and how great leaders inspire innovation, accountability, and transformation.
  
• Personal Branding: Why It Matters More Than Ever
  Discover how building a strong personal brand can create opportunities, strengthen influence, and accelerate professional success in an increasingly connected world.

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