Bernard Marr

Biography

Bernard Marr is a consultant, futurist and bestselling author, and a leading voice on the strategic use of technology in business. Both as an advisor and via his online content, he helps leaders understand and navigate the technologies and trends shaping the future of their industry, from artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to data strategy and the future of work.

The author of over 20 books, Bernard's writing takes complex technological shifts and translates them into practical, accessible insights that help organisations to adapt and lead in a rapidly changing world. His books include AI Strategy, Generative AI in Practice, The Intelligence Revolution, Future Skills, Data Strategy and Business Trends in Practice, which was named The Business Book Awards' Business Book of the Year. With an audience of more than five million followers and subscribers across his digital platforms, Bernard is a regular contributor to Forbes magazine and has been ranked by LinkedIn as one of the world's top five business influencers. His insights are shared with millions every month.

Bernard has spent more than two decades studying the technologies transforming business and working with senior executives to turn those changes into opportunities. His focus ranges from generative and agentic AI to robotics, quantum computing, spatial computing, biotechnology, data and the future of work. He has worked with and advised world-leading companies and institutions, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, Apple, Salesforce, IBM, Accenture, Shell, HSBC, Walmart, Toyota, DHL, NATO, the Bank of England, the NHS and United Nations organisations. He works with boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams to explore how technology will reshape their industries and create new value.

With relatable stories, real examples and jargon-free language, Bernard simplifies complex ideas and helps organisations look at the future with clarity and confidence. He uses current examples of how organisations are already using emerging technologies, alongside a clear view of what is likely to come next. Whether exploring autonomous AI agents, the future of jobs and skills, or the convergence of emerging technologies, he helps leaders understand both the scale of transformation ahead and the opportunities it creates. His perspective is optimistic, thought-provoking and grounded in the realities of business.