Baroness Martha Lane Fox

Co-Founder of Lastminute.com, Digital Champion Driving AI & Digital Inclusion, Youngest Female Life Peer in the House of Lords

  • Co-Founder of Lastminute.com & advocate for digital transformation & inclusion
  • Youngest female life peer in the House of Lords, appointed at 40
  • Key architect of the UK’s Networked Nation Manifesto promoting digital accessibility
  • Awarded CBE for contributions to the digital economy & public service

When Baroness Martha Lane Fox is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Technological innovation
Digital inclusion
Female leadership
Government transformation
Responsible technology
Entrepreneurial impact
Global challenges
Educational innovation

Baroness Martha Lane Fox, is the co-founder of Lastminute.com, an influential British entrepreneur, public figure, and passionate advocate for digital inclusion. With a career spanning both the private and public sectors, she has been at the forefront of efforts to make technology accessible to all. Her leadership in promoting diversity and innovation in the digital landscape has established her as a key voice in the industry, making her a highly sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as technology, inclusion, and leadership.

Martha co-founded Lastminute.com in 1998, reshaping the online travel industry and positioning herself as a leader in the digital economy. As Managing Director, she guided the company to success before stepping down in 2003. Since then, Martha has taken on non-executive roles with major organisations like Marks & Spencer, MyDeco.com, and the Women’s Prize for Fiction. In 2005, she co-founded Lucky Voice, revolutionising karaoke entertainment across the UK by blending digital innovation with traditional experiences. Martha’s career has consistently focused on making technology more intuitive and engaging for all users.

In 2010, Martha shifted her focus to public service, creating the Digital Public Services Unit within the Cabinet Office to drive tech-enabled government reform. She spearheaded the Networked Nation Manifesto, which aimed to bring the entire UK online by 2012. Her work in advancing digital inclusion earned her the title of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2013. Additionally, she became the youngest female life peer in the House of Lords, where she continues to champion digital transformation and progressive policy-making.

As a keynote speaker, Martha Lane Fox offers compelling insights on how technology can drive inclusivity and innovation. Drawing on her diverse experience as an entrepreneur and public servant, she explores how digital tools can be harnessed to empower underrepresented communities and create a more equitable future. Her talks challenge organisations to rethink the role of technology in fostering social change and advancing diversity, leaving audiences inspired to take action.

Official Testimonials

Baroness Martha Lane Fox is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Martha was really impressive and a number of our board approached her afterwards for a further conversation and to thank her. Our Chairman felt it was one of the best conversations we had ever hosted at our board dinners”.

James, Mastercard

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