Cathy Mulligan

Catherine Mulligan is a leading expert working at the intersection of digital technologies, sustainability, and economic transformation. She is the Founder of Digital Crossroads, an initiative focused on designing and governing digital systems that create resilient, secure, and equitable outcomes. She also serves as a Visiting Academic at Imperial College London, contributing to research and teaching on digital transformation and real-world implementation.

With more than two decades of experience across industry, academia, and global policy, Catherine has held senior leadership roles including Chief Technology Officer at Fujitsu for North & West Europe. She has advised the United Nations, governments, and multinational organizations on topics ranging from climate action and infrastructure resilience to digital and economic transformation. She also served on the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation and was a Fellow of the World Economic Forum for seven years.

Catherine is a recognized thought leader on digital governance, sustainability, and emerging technologies. She is the author of eight books and regularly speaks at major global forums including the OECD, GSMA Mobile World Congress, Chatham House, and the UK Parliament. Her work continues to focus on building inclusive digital ecosystems and ensuring technology is used to create sustainable, secure, and scalable impact worldwide. Catherine Mulligan is a leading expert working at the intersection of digital technologies, sustainability, and economic transformation. She is the Founder of Digital Crossroads, an initiative focused on designing and governing digital systems that create resilient, secure, and equitable outcomes. She also serves as a Visiting Academic at Imperial College London, contributing to research and teaching on digital transformation and real-world implementation.With more than two decades of experience across industry, academia, and global policy, Catherine has held senior leadership roles including Chief Technology Officer at Fujitsu for North & West Europe. She has advised the United Nations, governments, and multinational organizations on topics ranging from climate action and infrastructure resilience to digital and economic transformation. She also served on the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation and was a Fellow of the World Economic Forum for seven years. Catherine is a recognized thought leader on digital governance, sustainability, and emerging technologies. She is the author of eight books and regularly speaks at major global forums including the OECD, GSMA Mobile World Congress, Chatham House, and the UK Parliament. Her work continues to focus on building inclusive digital ecosystems and ensuring technology is used to create sustainable, secure, and scalable impact worldwide.