Holly Ransom

Holly Ransom, a specialist in disruptive strategy and a private company director, is globally recognized for her ability to synthesize and simplify complex issues, creating engaging, thought-provoking conversations. Her dedication extends to social and economic inclusion, with a focus on leadership, culture, and innovation.

An in-demand keynote speaker, Ransom breaks open obscure technical language and ambiguous challenges to ignite inclusive debate and drive pragmatic responses. With over 500 sessions presented across six continents to corporate, public, and not-for-profit audiences, she brings high energy and a strong voice to topics including leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), high-performance workplace cultures, and overcoming fear and uncertainty in leadership. As CEO of Emergent, Ransom has partnered with major companies such as P&G, Microsoft, Virgin, Cisco, and KPMG, helping to catalyze new strategic thinking and build innovative workplace cultures.

Ransom's accolades include being named one of Australia's 100 Most Influential Women by the Australian Financial Review. A 2019 Fulbright Scholar and Harvard Kennedy School Class of '21 fellow, she currently focuses on how to drive better decision-making concerning technology’s impact on humanity. In 2019, she received the US Embassy's Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence. As an advocate for LGBTQI+ rights, she serves as Chair of Pride Cup Australia, focusing on eradicating LGBTQI+ discrimination in sports. Ransom has also interviewed significant figures such as Barack Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, and Billie Jean King, enriching her insights into effective leadership. Her book "The Leading Edge" encapsulates her vision for sparking change and becoming the leader the world needs.