Kate Ancketill

Kate Ancketill is the CEO and founder of GDR, a business futurist consultancy. For more than 25 years, Ancketill has served as an innovation partner to over 30 global brands, including P&G, Tesco, Target, Sephora, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Moet Hennessy, Costa Coffee, BBC, and Lego. Her multimedia presentations draw from various industry sectors and address both physical and digital channels, focusing on future trends in business and technology.

Each presentation is tailored to the audience and highlights innovations that showcase adaptation to evolving consumer behavior. Ancketill’s insights are informed by GDR’s team of researchers and strategists and have been presented at the board level for major organizations. She is recognized for her ability to explain complex shifts in technology, geopolitics, demographics, economics, and consumer behavior to business audiences.

Ancketill is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences and has been featured in business media for her expertise in retail innovation, artificial intelligence in commerce, sustainability, and customer experience. Her work addresses the impact of emerging technologies and evolving consumer expectations, positioning her as an authority on business transformation and future retail trends. She is the winner of the 2025 Speaker Awards as Best AI and Future Technology Speaker and was voted one of the top 30 IT Influencers to follow in 2024 by BizTech Magazine.