Catarina Tully stands out as a distinguished figure in the realm of strategic foresight and business keynote speaking. As the Co-Founder and Director of the School of International Futures, she brings a wealth of experience and insight to her speaking engagements. Her consultancy work focuses on equipping business leaders and organisations with the strategic foresight necessary to achieve their objectives. This expertise is rooted in a robust academic background, including a BSc in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s in Public Affairs and International Relations from Princeton University.
Catarina's professional journey is marked by significant roles that have shaped her understanding of strategy and national security. Her tenure as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit in the UK endowed her with a deep understanding of governmental strategies and policy-making. This experience, combined with her time as Strategy Project Director for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, has provided her with a unique perspective on international relations and strategic planning.
Before establishing the School of International Futures, Catarina founded FromOverHere, a consultancy that offers advice on international affairs and strategy. This role saw her advising the UK parliament and senior government officials globally, further enhancing her reputation as a thought leader in strategy and international affairs. Her work with the UN Deputy Secretary General’s office, the UN Development Programme, and her involvement in the UN reform process and Global Compact, underscore her commitment to global issues and her capacity to address them strategically.
Catarina's approach to strategic solutions in public policy is innovative. She advocates for a collaborative approach, asserting that the most effective solutions emerge when the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors work together. Her passion for developing strategies to tackle global challenges is a cornerstone of her speaking engagements. As a keynote speaker, Catarina offers a rare blend of academic rigor, practical experience, and visionary thinking. Her speeches are not just informative but also inspirational, providing audiences with a comprehensive understanding of strategic foresight in business. Booking Catarina Tully means gaining access to a reservoir of knowledge and experience, essential for anyone interested in strategy analysis, national security, and global affairs.
