Daniel Susskind

Daniel Susskind is a leading economist and bestselling author with a passion for exploring how artificial intelligence will impact the future of work and the economy. Researching how technology affects employment, professions, economic growth and society, he combines academic research with an abundance of experience in government policy. Daniel is a current member of the UK Government's Expert Panel on AI and the Future of Work, which places him at the centre of conversations about developing technologies, allowing him to provide organisations with first-hand knowledge and actionable insights on navigating an AI-driven economy.

After studying Economics and Management at the prestigious Oxford University, Daniel joined the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit as a Policy Advisor in 2009 before progressing to become a Policy Analyst in the Policy Unit at 10 Downing Street in 2010. After serving at Harvard University as a Kennedy Scholar, Daniel continued to widen his expertise by returning to Oxford University for postgraduate studies in economics. Simultaneously, he worked as a part-time Senior Policy Advisor at the Cabinet Office until 2014, when he joined Balliol College at Oxford as a Lecturer in Economics. This led him to become a Fellow in Economics at both Balliol College and the University of Oxford. Committed to sharing his knowledge, he later joined King's College London's Department of Political Economy as a Research Professor. 

With an established international reputation, Daniels' career continues to flourish as he has served as a Visiting Professor at King's College London's Digital Futures Institute since 2020 and a Senior Research Associate at Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI since 2021. Additionally, he works as a Digital Fellow at Stanford Digital Economy Lab and as Mercer's School Memorial Professor of Business at Gresham College, showing his profound impact. Alongside his insightful academic career, Daniel is the bestselling author of multiple leading economics books, including the 2015 book 'The Future of the Professions'. In 2020, he published 'A World Without Work', where his exploration of technology's impact on employment earned him a spot as a runner-up for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year. Daniel secured a second runner-up honour in 2024 for his book 'Growth: A Reckoning', which also earned a spot on Barack Obama’s coveted favourite books list. He went on to further publish 'What Should My Children Do? How to Flourish in the Age of AI' in 2026 and is set to release 'The Basilisk Stare' in 2027. 

Offering perspectives grounded in economics, academic research and government experience, he helps audiences understand automation, technological unemployment, skills and how humans can flourish alongside developing machines. His TEDx Talk "3 Myths About the Future of Work (and Why They're Not True)" has received over 1.7 million views, showcasing his ability to translate complex philosophies into engaging keynotes for audiences across the globe. For organisations preparing their companies and strategies for technological change, Daniel is a sought-after public speaker whose impact lasts well beyond the applause.