Rt Hon Chloe Smith

Chloe Smith is a senior leader with expertise in technological change, workforce transformation, global economics, regulation, risk and governance. She uses her experience, insight and network to help organisations to navigate these challenges and is passionate about people and technology.

Chloe brings unique experience in leadership at the highest levels, spanning both executive and non-executive roles, in the private, public and charity sectors. She has led both the newest and the largest departments in the UK Government and overseen a budget of £220bn and staff of 80,000.

She speaks on technology (including AI and regulation), the economy and labour market, accessibility and inclusion, and cancer awareness. She is also an experienced communicator in print and broadcast media and in corporate, academic and think tank settings. She is proud to be a trustee of charities whose values and work reflect major parts of her life.

Chloe brings high personal energy to everything she cares about, including disability, diversity and talent in business given a rare viewpoint as a custodian of the Equality Act and her track record of helping people into jobs.

In her home life, she loves cycling, canoeing, reading for pleasure and seeing her two children grow.

Senior leader, adviser, trustee

Speaking topics include:

  • Technology (including AI and regulation)

  • The economy and labour market

  • Accessibility and inclusion

  • Cancer awareness

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