Jackie Hunter

Jackie Hunter PhD DSc CBE FBPharmacolS FMedSci is an esteemed authority in pharmaceutical innovation and cyber-augmented drug development. As a trailblazer at the intersection of science, technology, and artificial intelligence, Jackie is widely recognised for her pivotal roles across industry and academia. Formerly CEO of BenevolentAI and a senior executive at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Jackie has consistently advanced open science and digital transformation in the pharmaceutical landscape. Her unparalleled insight into harnessing AI to revolutionise drug discovery makes her a sought-after cyber security speaker—particularly where the protection of medical data, digital infrastructures, and ethical AI deployment are concerned.

With a career that spans over four decades, Jackie has held senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President of Science Environment Development at GSK, where she spearheaded an open innovation strategy and the development of a major bioscience park. She later led BenevolentAI, steering the organisation to the forefront of AI-driven drug discovery. As CEO of OI Pharma Partners, Jackie continues to champion cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimise innovation pipelines. Her influential thought leadership is underpinned by visiting professorships at Imperial College London and St George’s Hospital Medical School, as well as board roles with Brainomix, Biocortex, and the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst.

Jackie’s contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including a CBE for Services to the Pharmaceutical Industry, Forbes’ recognition as one of the Top 20 Women Globally Advancing AI Research, and repeated inclusion in the ‘50 Movers and Shakers in Bio-Business’ list. She has also been honoured with the Astra Zeneca Women Pharmacology Prize and the Women of Achievement in Science, Engineering & Technology award. Her fellowships across multiple prestigious scientific societies, along with honorary doctorates from Brunel University, Royal Holloway, and the University of Sheffield, affirm her reputation as a leader of rare calibre.

A compelling and visionary speaker, Jackie has delivered keynote addresses worldwide on topics ranging from AI in healthcare to innovation leadership. Her presentations offer invaluable insights into securing digital transformation in science-led sectors and managing the cyber risks inherent in AI-driven R&D. If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who can illuminate the future of science, technology, and secure innovation, hire Jackie Hunter via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.