With over 20 years operating at the cutting edge of technology, mental health and innovation, Leon McQuade brings a people-first approach to AI transformation. As an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Hull University Business School, Leon leads the AI Accelerator programmes, shaping the next generation of responsible AI leaders through hands-on, high-impact executive education.
Leon also serves as Co-founder and Chief AI Officer at Think Cloud, a trusted innovation partner supporting more than 150 organisations, from Humberside Fire & Rescue to national institutions like the Personal Finance Society, delivering across a UK stadium tour. His influence spans borders, from collaborating with Pax8 in Amsterdam and Belfast as part of the first Managed Intelligence Provider Council, to advising global business schools, including The Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business in Trinidad & Tobago. Leon also hosts The Hack Take-Over on Hull’s 107FM, where he and his co-hosts explore the tech reshaping how we live, work, and play, challenging assumptions and sparking conversations that matter.
Keynote speaker. AI strategist. Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Radio host.
Whether you're leading digital transformation, building future-ready teams, or navigating the AI revolution. Leon delivers high-energy keynotes and hands-on training that spark action, shift mindsets, and drive results.
Let’s make your event unforgettable.
Leon energises and engages audiences across global stages, conferences, boardrooms, and broadcasts - from live events and leadership retreats to podcasts, radio, and TV. As host of The Hack Take-Over on Hull’s 107FM, Leon explores the tech shaping how we live, work, and lead - asking bold questions and sparking real conversations.
AI trailblazer. Entrepreneur-in-Residence. AI disruptor.
Whether you're reimagining your digital future, upskilling your teams, or navigating the AI revolution. Leon brings the energy, clarity, and real-world insight to spark momentum where it matters most.
From boardrooms to broadcast, his sessions don’t just inform, they ignite.
Let’s co-create an experience your audience won’t forget.
Keynote speaker. AI strategist. Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Radio host.
Whether you're leading digital transformation, building future-ready teams, or navigating the AI revolution. Leon delivers high-energy keynotes and hands-on training that spark action, shift mindsets, and drive results.
Let’s make your event unforgettable.
Sharing his latest thinking through E-learning, blogs, broadcasts, and bold conversations, unpacking the tech shaping tomorrow.