Elizabeth Mearns

Media & AI Innovation Leader

AI & Digital Transformation Leader driving ethical and innovative change across media, education, and public sectors.

Meet the Fellow

Background

An AI & Digital Transformation Leader with over 20 years’ experience leading technological and cultural change across international media, education, and the public sector.

Formerly at the BBC, she pioneered digital newsroom transformation and developed award-winning learning initiatives for executives and creative teams.

Today, she advises organisations on integrating AI, LLMs, and automation responsibly, helping leaders navigate regulation, risk, and innovation.

Market Sector Focus

Media & Broadcasting
Education & Learning Innovation
Public Sector Transformation
Artificial Intelligence & Automation
Digital Strategy & Change Leadership
Responsible & Ethical AI
Organisational Development
Technology & Innovation Management
Executive & Leadership Training
Communication & Content Strategy

Experience

Over two decades with the BBC as a journalist, editor, and senior leader. Partnered with BBC News Labs, Google, and Facebook to transform newsrooms and deliver digital-first capabilities.

Led award-winning learning programmes at BBC Academy, upskilling teams from graduates to C-suite executives.

Now an independent AI consultant, she specialises in responsible AI adoption, translating complex technologies into clear, actionable strategies for diverse organisations.

Areas of Expertise

AI Strategy & Responsible AI Adoption
LLMs, Automation & Agentive AI
Digital Transformation Leadership
Organisational Change & Innovation
Executive Education & Talent Development
Media & Content Technology Integration
Ethics, Regulation & Risk in AI
Learning Design & Behavioural Change
Collaboration with Emerging Tech Partners
Human–AI Creative Collaboration

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