Margaret Heffernan is one of the most successful personalities in the media and business world. Having worked as an Executive Producer at BBC, she worked on several documentaries and dramas and has also been a producer on the Out of the Doll’s House documentary series. As a speaker, Margaret is known to share valuable information on how to utilise insights on the unpredictable future to illicit positive impact in organisations.
Currently a Professor at the University of Bath, Margaret completed her MA in English and Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Margaret has authored six books throughout her career including titles such as “A Bigger Prize”, “Beyond Measure”, “The Naked Truth”, “Women on Top” and her most recent book, “Uncharted”. Her most celebrated work is “Wilful Blindness”, which was shortlisted for the Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Best Business Book award.
Margaret has run five businesses throughout her career and has served as the CEO of CMGi and iCast. A seasoned speaker, Margaret has delivered several TED talks including “Why It’s Time to Forget the Pecking Order at Work”, “Dare to Disagree”, “The Dangers of Wilful Blindness” and the “The Human Skills We Need in an Unpredictable World”. Her TED talks have accumulated over 14 million views, a staggering figure that illustrates the power of Margaret’s expertise.
Inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame in 2023, Margaret has won numerous accolades including being named one of the Internet’s Top 100 by Silicon Alley Reporter and one of the Top 100 Media Executives by The Hollywood Reporter. She also offers her insights through articles for the Financial Times on occasion. Margaret Heffernan is a prolific voice on business leadership, management, innovation and creativity, and is now available to hire for a wide range of events. Book her today!
