Lisa is the Head of Advisory for the UK firm which brings together our Consulting and Deals capabilities. Prior to this, Lisa was the Chief People Officer, Global Head of Financial Services Advisory and Head of FS Consulting UK.

Lisa started at KPMG in 1988 and has lived and worked in the U.S., Switzerland and the U.K. She was an audit partner working with global insurance companies and then moved in banking consulting over 20 years ago. She has worked extensively with companies in delivering large, complex finance and regulatory transformation projects and is the lead partner for one of our priority accounts.

In 2019 she led KPMG’s Financial Services Consulting practice which had unprecedented growth during that time. Alongside that she was recognised in 2021 by the Women in Banking and Finance achievement awards as a role model and recently won the 2023 MCA Lifetime Achievement Award.

During an 8 year break from KPMG post the sale of consulting, Lisa founded and ran a training company working across many countries delivering technical training to all levels of an organisation.

James "JP" Poulter is a leading voice in AI strategy and innovation, specializing in helping organizations navigate technological transformation with ethics and purpose. As founder and CEO of ThreePoint Labs and consultant to organisations including Dunham & Company in Dallas, JP bridges cutting-edge technology with human values. Former CEO of Vixen Labs (exited to House 337 in 2023) and ex-Head of Emerging Platforms at LEGO, he brings both startup agility and corporate scale expertise. His book AI @ Work: Rewire your team and yourself for the AI Revolution launches in August 2026 (Bloomsbury).

Nicole Lowe leads the Emerging Giants program in the UK for KPMG, helping support high-growth and high-potential businesses as they scale through critical stages of development. Emerging Giants is KPMG’s global initiative focused on connecting innovative companies with the resources, networks, and strategic guidance needed to accelerate growth and long-term success.

Nicole works closely with founders, startup leaders, and emerging technology companies to help them navigate the challenges of rapid expansion, commercialization, and market positioning. Through programs such as KPMG’s Tech Innovator Competition and Access initiative, she helps create opportunities for businesses to build strategic connections, gain visibility, and access the expertise needed to scale effectively.

Her work centers on understanding the unique needs of fast-growing companies and delivering practical support that helps emerging businesses turn innovation into sustainable growth.

Ksenia Barton is a Product and Marketing Leader at TikTok with more than 15 years of experience building brands that foster deep community engagement, cultural relevance, and long-term customer loyalty. Her work focuses on helping brands move beyond traditional marketing by creating experiences that invite participation, self-expression, and authentic connection.

Before TikTok, Ksenia held leadership roles at The LEGO Group, where she helped shape purpose-driven brand and community strategies designed to create meaningful impact and sustained consumer engagement. Throughout her career, she has specialized in translating cultural insight into scalable marketing and growth strategies that resonate across global audiences.

In addition to her corporate leadership work, Ksenia is an active contributor to the broader marketing and technology community. She serves as a lead instructor and curriculum advisor at BrainStation, is an invited speaker at UCL Eurasian Business Society, and is the founder and host of the Marketrix podcast. She regularly speaks at major industry events including Social Media Week, The Drum, and Marketing Week, while also supporting greater female representation in technology through Ladies Who Tech.

Danielle Gilliam-Moore is currently the Director of Global Public Policy at Salesforce, where they focus on shaping regulatory and legislative agendas. Previously, they held the role of Senior Manager in the same department and served as a Manager of Legislative Strategy at BSA | The Software Alliance from 2015 to 2017. Danielle worked as a Legislative Aide for the Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin from 2013 to 2015, managing a broad national security portfolio, and also served in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs from 2010 to 2013.

Becks Perfect is a broadcaster, media strategist, and global speaker focused on the intersection of technology, communication, and digital innovation.

With a career spanning leading media organizations including BBC Asian Network, BBC Radio 1, Sky News, Channel 5, and ITV, Becks has built a reputation as a dynamic on-air personality and trusted communications advisor. She has coached business executives, government leaders, and public figures to become camera-ready for live television, keynote presentations, panels, and digital media.

Becks is also a recognized speaker on emerging technology topics including AI, Web3, and the future of digital engagement. She has appeared on global stages including Mobile World Congress, the Citi Digital Money Symposium, and NFT.NYC.

Her work is centered on helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and leaders communicate effectively and thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.

Keith Klain is an award winning Director of Quality Engineering specializing in large-scale quality transformations in financial services and enterprise technology including test approach, automation, and AI evaluation focused on model performance, regulatory compliance, and safe deployment of enterprise AI solutions.

He is an advocate for workforce development having designed and delivered training curriculum for non-profits to create technology delivery centers in disadvantaged communities.

Keith is a Chartered Management Consultant, has served as the Executive Vice President of the Association for Software Testing and received multiple awards and recognition for his contributions to the software testing profession and diversity in tech.

Terach Franchi is the Founder of Jireh Health, a company focused on expanding access to innovative healthcare solutions, which she launched in September 2024.

Previously, Terach served as Chief of Staff at Carry1st, Africa’s leading mobile games publisher and alternative payments platform for digital goods, where she led strategic and corporate development initiatives.

Prior to that, she invested in early- and growth-stage fintech companies across emerging markets at IFC and Apis Partners. She began her career at Evercore in London, advising on international M&A transactions and public takeover defenses across sectors including African natural resources, aviation, and retail.

Yuval spent twenty years building at the edge of what technology can do for people. Twelve at Google, where he led the company’s largest API platform and launched the first Gemini partnerships; before that at Skype and Microsoft, where he helped pioneer the transparent, evidence-driven culture that defined the Satya Nadella era.

He holds an MSc in Applied Neuroscience from King’s College London — the science of how humans actually decide — and an MBA from INSEAD. He writes as an optimist with receipts: an operator who has seen, first-hand, what becomes possible when systems are designed to tell the truth.

Dan Blundell is an Engineering Lead at Gymshark, where he helps drive the technology and platform innovation powering one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness and lifestyle brands. With a focus on scalable engineering, digital experience, and modern commerce infrastructure, Dan plays a key role in delivering high-performance systems that support millions of customers globally.

At Gymshark, Dan works at the intersection of engineering leadership, product innovation, and operational scale, helping the company evolve its digital ecosystem to meet the demands of a rapidly growing global community. His experience spans modern software architecture, engineering operations, and building resilient platforms that support next-generation retail and consumer engagement.

As AI and intelligent automation continue transforming commerce and customer experience, Dan brings valuable insight into how engineering organizations can adapt, innovate, and scale in an increasingly AI-native world.

James Cassidy leads the Data and Digital Regulation Team at KPMG UK Law. A privacy and digital regulation specialist, James advises organizations on compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and a broad range of emerging digital and data laws, including those related to artificial intelligence.

James works with clients across industries on legal obligations, regulatory compliance, ethical considerations, and the commercial and contractual issues associated with the processing of personal data. He also advises on broader digital regulation matters including online safety, accessibility, data governance, and cybersecurity compliance.

Sandrine Deveaux is the Co-Founder of Yallus, a strategy and technology consultancy helping luxury, retail, and consumer brands translate AI ambition into operational reality. With more than 25 years of experience building consumer and luxury businesses through technology and innovation, Sandrine has led major transformation initiatives inside globally recognized brands including Farfetch, MATCHESFASHION, and Harvey Nichols.

Throughout her career, Sandrine has focused on turning emerging technologies into scalable business outcomes and customer propositions within organizations navigating complex transformation. Her experience spans the evolution of digital commerce from the early days of the internet to today’s AI-driven disruption.

Earlier in her career, Sandrine held leadership roles at EY, Bloomberg, and AOL, where she developed the commercial, operational, and product expertise that continues to shape her approach to innovation and growth.

Over the past two years, she has advised executive teams at Shopify, Bain & Company, and a range of AI-native startups, helping organizations design AI strategies, modern operating models, unified commerce initiatives, and actionable transformation roadmaps.

Lori Martel is a product and transformation executive with a proven track record of building products, operating models, and high-performing teams across fintech, private markets, healthcare, and enterprise technology. Throughout her career, she has led organizations through periods of rapid growth, digital transformation, and innovation, helping companies align customer needs, business strategy, and technology to drive measurable outcomes.

As Chief Product Officer at InvestorFlow, Lori unified multiple startups into a single private markets platform serving many of the world's largest investment managers and overseeing more than $2 trillion in assets under management. Previously, she held leadership roles at Envestnet and Yodlee, where she helped scale AI-enabled financial data platforms serving leading global financial institutions and technology companies.

Lori has also led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives at Delta Dental of California and served as Director of Product Strategy for financial services solutions at Oracle. Known for combining systems thinking, customer empathy, and commercial strategy, she is passionate about helping organizations innovate responsibly while building products and cultures that scale for long-term success.

Dan Alldis is Propositions Lead, Monetisation & Retail Media at Currys, one of the UK's leading technology retailers. He is responsible for developing new commercial propositions, retail media strategies, and revenue growth opportunities that connect brands, customers, and retail experiences.

Throughout his career, Dan has led commercial, product, and go-to-market initiatives across retail, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, experiential technology, defense, security, and satellite communications. He has successfully launched products from concept to market, transformed underperforming propositions, and built growth strategies in highly competitive industries.

At the intersection of technology, commerce, and customer engagement, Dan brings a practical perspective on how retailers are leveraging data, AI, and new business models to create value and drive growth in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Zain Ali is the CEO and co-founder of Centuro Global, the award-winning AI platform helping companies manage global workforce compliance. A lawyer by training, Zain sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, immigration law, and regulatory compliance, building technology to simplify cross-border workforce management. A TEDx speaker and recognised AI pioneer, he has spoken at conferences worldwide on the future of AI in professional services. Centuro has been recognised as Best AI & Machine Learning Product, cementing its place at the forefront of legaltech innovation.

Pete Erickson is the Founder of Modev and Executive Director of the Tech Ecosystem Institute. A pioneer in developer communities and emerging technology events, Pete has spent over a decade building the ecosystems that connect technology innovators with enterprise buyers. He created the VOICE Summit — the world's largest voice AI conference — and now leads the Agentic AI Summit series.

Sam is the CEO of Asset Logic, where he focuses on solving complex challenges across the financial services industry through technology, innovation, and strategic leadership.

Originally trained as an engineer, Sam brings a problem-solving mindset to building teams and organizations capable of tackling some of the finance sector’s most pressing operational and technological challenges. Over the course of his career, he has focused on bringing together exceptional talent to drive meaningful transformation and deliver practical solutions at scale.

At AI House London, Sam will share perspectives on innovation in financial services, leadership in rapidly evolving markets, and the growing impact of AI across the industry.