Alan

Alan Brown

Helping senior leaders turn AI & digital strategy into measurable impact and smarter execution

Areas of expertise

I help senior leaders and policy makers cut through the complexity of digital and AI adoption. I focus on:

  • Strategies that are disconnected from how the organisation actually operates
  • Uncertainty about where AI and digital tools will drive real impact
  • Scaling digital programmes without losing momentum or coherence
  • Policies and regulations that are misaligned with operational realities
  • Leadership decisions that lack the insight needed to accelerate transformation

I work with decision makers to sharpen their thinking, connect strategy to action, and turn digital investment into measurable outcomes.

About Me

I advise senior leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers on digital technology strategy, AI adoption, and business transformation.

My work helps organisations cut through the complexity of scaling AI and digital tools - turning unclear priorities into focused, high-impact action.

Clients leave with a sharper approach to accelerating digital adoption, stronger returns on their technology spend, and strategies that connect directly to how their organisation actually operates. I bridge the gap between policy, regulation, and real-world execution.

I bring 30 years of industry experience in high-tech development and adoption, backed by academic rigour as a Professor in Digital Economy at the University of Exeter Business School and a former Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute. That combination of boardroom experience and research depth is what sets my advice apart.

Available for one-off sessions and ongoing sessions

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Country

United Kingdom

Website

https://alanbrown.net/

Qualification
PhD University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK 1983 - 1988
Social Links

  • Author, Making AI Work for Britain

    Author of Making AI Work for Britain (London Publishing Partnership, 2026), available open access at FutureOfAI.uk

  • Co-author, National Audit Office report on AI in government (2024)

    Contributed to the NAO's independent assessment of how UK government is adopting and governing artificial intelligence.

  • Professor of Digital Economy, University of Exeter Business School

    Hold a senior academic post bridging research and practice, backed by over 30 years in enterprise software including roles as an IBM Distinguished Eng

Specialties and Expertise

Areas of Expertise

AI & Data Consulting

Strategy

Technology Consulting

Specialties

AI readiness assessment AI roadmap creation Risk analysis for AI adoption AI vendor evaluation Change management for AI adoption Governance planning AI centre-of-excellence setup Define vision Run strategy workshops Prioritise initiatives

Sessions

Intro Call

A quick introductory call to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit to work together. No commitment required.

30 min
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Common Questions

I help senior leaders cut through the complexity of AI and digital strategy to drive measurable impact. Most clients come to me because their digital investments aren't delivering, their strategy isn't connecting to their operating model, or they're struggling to scale AI adoption in a meaningful way.

This is a good fit for senior leaders, policy makers, and decision makers who need rigorous, experienced guidance on digital and AI strategy rather than generic frameworks or theoretical advice.

A sharper strategy that connects directly to execution, clearer thinking on AI adoption and scaling, and a stronger link between your policies, regulations, and operating model so your digital spend actually delivers.

I bring 30 years of hands-on experience in high tech development and adoption, combined with academic depth as a former Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute and Professor in Digital Economy at the University of Exeter Business School. I've worked across industry and research at the highest levels.

Engagements are focused and outcome-driven. Depending on where you are, that might mean stress-testing your current strategy, diagnosing why adoption isn't scaling, or advising on how to align digital initiatives to your broader organisational model.