Andrew Paul Ayres is a senior strategist, AI governance expert, and thought leader in enterprise transformation, currently serving as Master Strategist for UK & Ireland at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). At HPE – one of the world’s most innovative edge-to-cloud technology companies – Andrew advises boards, CIOs, and policy leaders... Read more
Andrew Paul Ayres is a senior strategist, AI governance expert, and thought leader in enterprise transformation, currently serving as Master Strategist for UK & Ireland at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). At HPE – one of the world’s most innovative edge-to-cloud technology companies – Andrew advises boards, CIOs, and policy leaders on how to navigate the complexities of AI adoption, cloud transformation, and digital governance across highly regulated sectors.
He is a Discussion Leader at HPE’s London Customer Innovation Centre, where he facilitates CxO strategy sessions on multi-cloud operating models, data trust, and AI-driven change. Drawing on more than 18 years of global experience – spanning enterprise consulting, public sector reform, and board-level advisory – Andrew blends commercial insight with deep academic rigour to challenge conventional thinking.
Prior to joining HPE, Andrew led strategic consulting teams at Micro Focus (now OpenText) and spent eight years with Gartner, where he advised senior leaders across the Middle East and UK public services. This cross-sector experience has given him a unique vantage point on how organisations transform under pressure — and how they fail when governance and trust are neglected.
Andrew holds a BSc from the University of London, an MBA (Distinction) from Manchester Business School, and has recently completed a PhD in AI Governance at Manchester Metropolitan University. His doctoral research examined the breakdown of traditional governance models in the age of intelligent, autonomous systems — with a focus on banking, finance, and high-stakes algorithmic decision-making.
He is the author of the forthcoming book The Agentic Edge: Governing in the Age of Autonomous Systems (2026), which challenges the dominant assumption that modern organisations are governed solely by human agency. In it, he argues that we are entering a new socio-technical era — one in which companies must rewire their operating models, risk frameworks, and leadership philosophies to accommodate the growing influence of non-human actors.
A member of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), Andrew is a sought-after keynote speaker across EMEA on topics including responsible AI, data strategy, and digital sovereignty.
His sessions challenge audiences to confront uncomfortable questions about control, trust, and the future of leadership — while offering practical frameworks for building more resilient, adaptive, and ethically grounded institutions. Andrew lives between London and Belfast with his wife, daughter, and dog. Outside of work, he is passionate about literature, music, and cross-country mountain biking.
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Andrew Ayres speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Strategy, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Andrew to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Andrew Ayres is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Andrew can accommodate.
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Andrew Ayres delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Andrew Ayres's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Strategy, Technology. To get a clear sense of Andrew's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
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