About
Marco Ryan

I’m Marco Ryan. I help Senior Execs and Non-Execs raise their Digital (dQ) and Cyber Quotients (cQ)

Marco is an experienced Non-Executive Director, Chief Digital Officer, digital mentor, advisor and conference speaker. He is also the Cyber Leader in Residence at Lancaster University Management School and part of the faculty on their Cyber Executive MBA.

With a career spanning roles in the Nordics, ASEAN, Northern Europe, USA and UK. Marco has worked across a range of B2C, B2B and B2G sectors. He was most recently the Chief Digital Officer for BP plc.

He is an active angel and startup investor and author on AI cybersecurity and Leadership. His latest book, Rewire or Retire, focuses on the impact of AI on leadership and has been highly acclaimed. He has authored a series of books ON AI and Cyber specifically designed to simplify them and make them tangible for non-technical leaders

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I’m passionate about helping individuals, teams and companies better understand digital and cyber so that they can further their individual professional development and unlock real growth and profitability in their companies

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01.

Digital Intelligence (dQ)

Harness data-driven insights to transform decision-making and operational efficiency. Build smart systems that learn, adapt, and optimise business processes through advanced analytics and intelligent automation.

02.

AI Strategy

Develop comprehensive AI roadmaps that align with business objectives. Define implementation priorities, resource allocation, and governance frameworks to maximise AI’s strategic impact across your organisation.

03.

AI Ethics

Establish responsible AI principles that ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. Navigate complex ethical considerations while building trust with stakeholders and maintaining regulatory compliance.

04.

AI & the Future of Work

Reimagine workforce dynamics as AI reshapes roles and responsibilities. Prepare teams for human-AI collaboration, reskilling initiatives, and new models of productivity and creativity.

05.

Digital Growth

Accelerate business expansion through digital innovation and emerging technologies. Drive revenue growth by leveraging digital channels, platforms, and data-driven customer experiences..

06.

Leading with AI

Empower leadership teams to navigate AI transformation confidently. Develop executive capabilities to drive AI adoption, manage change, and create a competitive advantage through intelligent decision-making.

07.

Cyber Resilience

Build robust defences that enable rapid recovery from cyber threats. Develop adaptive security postures that protect critical assets while maintaining business continuity and stakeholder confidence.

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Cyber strategy

Create comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks that align with business goals. Design proactive security architectures that anticipate threats and enable secure digital transformation initiatives.

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