Kathryn Strachan

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Kathryn Strachan is a fractional CMO, keynote speaker and the bestselling author of Scaling Success: Building Brands That Break Barriers, an international bestseller in Marketing & Advertising. She is recognised for helping fintech and B2B technology companies combine AI, marketing and commercial strategy to accelerate growth in practical, measurable ways.

Rather than focusing on AI as a future trend, Kathryn shows organisations how to use today's technology to improve productivity, strengthen marketing performance and create lasting commercial value. Every keynote is built around real business experience, giving audiences practical frameworks they can take back to their organisations immediately.

Her sessions are engaging, commercially focused and designed for leaders who want to move beyond experimentation and start delivering tangible results.

From corporate marketing to successful entrepreneur

Kathryn began her career at Scottish Widows, part of Lloyds Banking Group, where she built the foundations of her expertise in financial services and marketing.

She later founded CopyHouse, a global content marketing agency specialising in fintech and B2B technology. Under her leadership, the company grew into an international business with 32 employees, more than $2 million in annual recurring revenue and operations across the UK and the US before she successfully exited the business in 2024.

Building and scaling an agency gave Kathryn first-hand experience of the challenges that business leaders face as companies grow. She understands how marketing, leadership, operations and commercial strategy must work together to create sustainable success, making her insights highly relevant for executives, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals alike.

Practical AI that delivers measurable results

Kathryn began integrating AI into her agency's operations in 2022, long before many organisations had developed a clear AI strategy.

By embedding tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini into marketing, content production and strategic workflows, her business achieved significant productivity gains, improved commercial performance and created a stronger, more scalable organisation that ultimately led to a successful exit.

Today, she helps fintech and B2B technology companies achieve similar results by focusing on practical implementation rather than hype.

Audiences learn how AI can be used to:

• Increase productivity across teams and workflows.
• Improve marketing effectiveness and content creation.
• Scale commercial output without scaling complexity.
• Build smarter processes that support long-term growth.
• Turn AI investments into measurable business outcomes.

Kathryn's presentations are packed with real-world examples, practical advice and proven approaches that make AI accessible for organisations at every stage of adoption.

Recognised expert in marketing and business growth

Kathryn has become one of the most recognised voices at the intersection of AI, marketing and commercial strategy.

She has spoken at leading international conferences including Money20/20, London Tech Summit, FinTech Fringe, CMA Summit, MoneyLive and Semrush Global Marketing Day. Alongside keynote speaking, she has also guest lectured for NYU's MBA programme and Cambridge University, sharing her expertise with both future business leaders and experienced professionals.

Her work has been recognised by organisations including the CMA, The Drum, the Institute of Directors (IoD) and BIMA. Among her achievements are being named Content Marketing Person of the Year for two consecutive years and receiving the Young Director of the Year award.

These accomplishments reflect both her professional credibility and her ability to translate complex business challenges into practical growth strategies.

A trusted voice for modern business leaders

Beyond the conference stage, Kathryn regularly shares insights with a global audience. She has built a LinkedIn community of more than 19,000 followers and has appeared on over 100 podcasts discussing AI, marketing, leadership and business growth.

Her approachable communication style makes complex topics easy to understand, while her entrepreneurial background ensures every presentation remains grounded in commercial reality rather than theory.

Whether speaking to executive leadership teams, marketers, founders or technology professionals, Kathryn delivers relevant, actionable ideas that audiences can apply immediately.

Why book Kathryn Strachan?

Organisations book Kathryn Strachan because she combines strategic thinking with genuine hands-on experience. She has built and exited a successful international business, implemented AI before it became mainstream and continues to advise companies on creating measurable commercial value through smarter marketing and technology.

Her keynote presentations inspire audiences while providing practical frameworks that help businesses improve performance, embrace AI with confidence and build stronger brands in an increasingly competitive market.

For organisations looking for an engaging keynote speaker who can connect AI, marketing and commercial growth through real business experience, Kathryn Strachan delivers insights that continue creating value long after the event ends.