Marco Ryan
Technology & Leadership
Marco Ryan is a Non-Executive Director, author and former Chief Digital Officer at BP with more than 30 years of experience in digital transformation and board-level leadership. He has held senior roles at BP, Wärtsilä and Thomas Cook, advising organisations on AI strategy, cybersecurity and ethical technology governance.
The co-author of Rewire or Retire: AI for Leaders, Marco is also Cyber Leader in Residence at Lancaster University Management School. For The European, he writes on the challenges of digital leadership, the ethics of emerging technology and how businesses can adapt to an AI-driven world.
Spain’s rocket builder just landed €180 million — and Europe’s case for space sovereignty just got harder to ignore
PLD Space raises €180m to develop MIURA 5 rocket, strengthening Europe’s push for independent space launch capability.
Nokia built the brains for the AI network revolution — so why is American capital leading the charge?
Nokia’s AI-RAN technology could redefine mobile networks, yet American investment and deployment are outpacing European adoption.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey cuts nearly half of Block staff, says AI is changing how the company operates
Jack Dorsey trims Block staff from over 10,000 to under 6,000, citing AI-driven restructuring and operational changes.
Deepfake celebrity ads drive new wave of investment scams
Deepfake Investment Scams are evolving into sophisticated, multi-stage operations using AI-generated media and impersonated public figures to deceive investors.
Europe opens NanoIC pilot line to design the computer chips of the 2030s
Europe opens NanoIC pilot line in Belgium, letting researchers design next-generation computer chips years before manufacture.
Meet the AI-powered robot that can sort, load and run your laundry on its own
Dreame has unveiled an AI-powered laundry robot capable of sorting, washing and drying clothes without human involvement.
Research highlights rise of ‘solopreneurs’ as technology reshapes small business ownership
New research shows experienced professionals driving the rise of solopreneurs, using digital tools to build flexible one-person businesses.
Parliament invites cyber experts to give evidence on new UK cyber security bill
UK cyber security experts are invited to submit evidence as MPs scrutinise new legislation expanding cyber regulation and resilience requirements.
AI boom triggers new wave of data-centre investment across Europe
KKR and Oak Hill commit nearly $2bn to expand GTR’s AI-ready European data centres amid cloud infrastructure demand.
GrayMatter Robotics opens 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California
GrayMatter Robotics launches a 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California, showcasing physical AI for advanced manufacturing.
The trillion-pound question: why Bitcoin just became too big for boardrooms to ignore
Bitcoin has forced its way into corporate treasuries, with BlackRock, MicroStrategy, and sovereign funds leading adoption.
Abu Dhabi asserts leadership in regional property market as IREIS 2025 prepares to welcome 2,000 investors
Abu Dhabi’s property market surges with IREIS 2025 set to attract over 3,000 global investors and luxury projects.
New breast cancer radiotherapy technology launches in Europe
GammaPod delivers targeted, single-session radiotherapy for breast cancer, reducing side effects and treatment time in Europe.
