Chief Innovation Officer at IBM Garage, Governor of the Museum of London, Former Senior Technical Leader & Digital Transformation Specialist at IBM iX & Author of ‘Digital Transformation: Build Your Organisation’s Future for the Innovation Age’

Lindsay Herbert is Chief Innovation Officer at IBM Garage, where she partners with leaders of major global companies to accelerate innovation and deliver meaningful transformation. She is also a Governor of the Museum of London, appointed to help guide its digital transformation strategy. Recognised internationally as an inventor and innovation leader, Lindsay combines her corporate expertise with cultural stewardship, making her a trusted voice on how organisations can adapt and thrive in rapidly changing environments. Her work continues to influence business, technology, and society at large.

Credentials and Impact

Lindsay began her career in consulting and digital marketing, starting as a Senior Strategist at Precedent before moving into leadership roles as Head of Digital Marketing and later Global Head of Digital. During this time, she guided major transformation projects for clients across industries, helping them adopt new technologies and rethink how they engage with customers. She also contributed to the public sector as a Digital Leader for Prairies Economic Development Canada, where she advanced digital programmes to support regional growth.

Building on this foundation, Lindsay moved into enterprise transformation, joining IBM iX as a Senior Technical Leader and Digital Transformation specialist. In this role, she advised senior executives on how to deliver change at scale, blending technical expertise with practical strategies. She went on to become Innovation Leader for IBM iX UKI, where she helped shape approaches to organisational innovation and cultural change.

Recognised internationally as an Inventor, Lindsay developed pioneering technologies such as Instant Checkout, which attracted global media coverage. She has also worked with organisations including Shell, the NHS, and the United Nations, delivering programmes that combined visionary thinking with practical execution. Lindsay’s career reflects a steady progression of influence, impact, and authority in digital transformation.

Publications and Media

‘, a Bloomsbury business book praised worldwide for its practical framework on leading change at scale, Lindsay has established herself as a leading voice on innovation. She has contributed articles and thought leadership pieces for global audiences and is regularly featured in the media. Her invention, Instant Checkout, was showcased on BBC Click and covered by BBC World News, earning international recognition.

Why Hire Lindsay Herbert?

As a globally recognised speaker, Lindsay brings a rare combination of practical expertise and visionary insight to every audience. She is known for showing leaders that real transformation is not about technology alone, but about becoming more adaptive to change itself. With a background as both an inventor and strategist, she draws on her experience leading major innovation initiatives to make complex ideas accessible and directly applicable to business challenges.

When booking Lindsay, clients gain a speaker who blends engaging storytelling with actionable strategies. She shares real-world lessons from transformation programmes across industries, empowering audiences to leave with clarity and confidence in how to apply innovation in their own organisations. With her dynamic delivery and proven impact, Lindsay is an ideal choice for events seeking to inspire leaders and teams to embrace change, foster resilience, and drive meaningful growth in today’s fast-moving environment.

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