Tiffany St James is a globally recognised digital strategist, AI advisor and transformational speaker, celebrated for making complex technology accessible and actionable. With a mission to help organisations harness emerging technologies to thrive in the digital age, she inspires audiences to embrace change with confidence, blending digital innovation, psychology and leadership.
Her career began with the UK Government, where she served as Head of Public Participation, leading digital engagement across 22 departments. She became the first Director of Communications for DirectGov, the precursor to GOV.UK, and worked alongside Sir Tim Berners-Lee to launch Data.gov.uk. She also trained more than 500,000 civil servants in the early adoption of social media and ran the world’s largest web rationalisation programme.
Tiffany’s achievements include establishing and leading the global digital response at Gold Command following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, headlining events such as the UAE Government, Gartner and Internet World, and delivering multiple TED and TEDx talks, including her 2024 keynote: ‘3 key tactics for rebel change-makers’. She is the Founder of Transmute, advises organisations including Google, Microsoft, BBC and UK Parliament, and holds prestigious roles as UK Country Director for the Global AI Council, AI Advisory Board Member at the Global Wellness Institute, and Transformation Advisor at the BBC.
As a speaker, Tiffany is known for her clear, engaging and humorous style that makes even the most complex issues relatable. She speaks on topics such as AI, digital transformation, behaviour change and leadership in times of disruption, always tailoring her message to the audience. Recognised as the Most Influential Woman in Digital Strategy Consulting, Tiffany leaves audiences inspired, informed and ready to embrace the opportunities of the digital future.
Official Feedback from both In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Tiffany has great industry knowledge, and it was a pleasure to work with her. Her insights have been so valuable as my team develops a new product. I look forward to working again with her in the future”. - The Economist Group
“What I valued most from Tiffany’s session was the ability practically to apply the learning material to real-world examples of the work we're doing. I find this a much more beneficial way to internalise the learnings and ensure I have the correct understanding of how to apply them to my projects”. - Richmond and Wandsworth Council
“Tiffany was great. She chaired our Conference superbly. Excellent. Thank you.” - Open Identity Exchange
“Tiffany was excellent at following the brief. Fantastic support from DBA Speakers who were extremely helpful with our special requirements. The feedback has been very positive.” - Vodafone
“Thank you sooooo much for yesterday. It was fantastic. Everyone is raving about it and we’re already looking at our “easy win” list.” - Jackie, Director of Communications, National Lottery Promotions Unit
- 2024 – Delivered TEDx talk on leadership lessons from the Grenfell Tower tragedy
- 2024 – Appointed UK Country Director, Global AI Council
- 2024 – Appointed to AI Advisory Board, Global Wellness Institute
- 2023 – Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Green Voices in Digital Transformation
- 2023 – Innovation Programme Director, G3NR8
- 2023 – Co-Founder, Eventucate
- 2020 – Co-Founder, Curate42
- 2020 – Named 'Most Influential Woman in Digital Strategy Consulting’
- 2019 – Strategic Partner, Cactus
- 2019 – Founder, Consultancy Club
- 2019 – Named 'Most Influential Woman in Global Digital Skills’
- 2010 – Advisory Council for Public Engagement for the Speaker of the House of Commons
- 2007 – Communications Director, Cabinet Office
- 2006 – Head of Marketing, Cabinet Office
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