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.
European network alliance doubles in size as digital sovereignty drive accelerates
SAFENet has doubled its membership as five European technology companies join efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce foreign dependence.
Apple’s new boss bets £1,999 on first folding iPhone
Apple launches its first folding iPhone, the £1,999 iPhone Duo, as new CEO John Ternus makes his first major product...
Uber launches UK’s first autonomous ride-hailing service in London
Uber launches autonomous rides in London with Wayve, bringing self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles to passengers through its app.
Hackers could plunge Britain into darkness in less than two minutes, report warns
New modelling warns hackers could disrupt Britain’s battery network and trigger a nationwide blackout affecting millions of people.
Products made in space move closer to commercial reality
European businesses move closer to commercial space manufacturing as new partnerships make microgravity research and production more accessible.
Israeli genomics firm opens easier route to AI system for NHS labs
Marco Ryan reports on Geneyx Genomex gaining UK approval, opening an easier procurement route for AI-powered genomic analysis in NHS...
European investors can now trade thousands of US stocks through Kraken
Kraken launches regulated US stock trading across the EEA, giving European investors access to over 7,000 shares alongside crypto.
Healthcare AI plans hampered by spreadsheets and legacy systems
Marco Ryan reports on how spreadsheets, legacy systems and fragmented workforce data could undermine healthcare organisations’ plans to adopt AI.
Could this be the future of cheap flying? World’s largest electric aircraft uses just $5 of power
The world’s largest electric aircraft completes a record-breaking test flight, pointing towards cheaper and cleaner regional air travel.
Banks face calls for ban on ‘dangerous’ AI
Banks could face bans on dangerous AI as Durham University research calls for tougher safeguards across financial services.
Artemis II countdown begins as astronauts prepare for first crewed Moon mission in 50 years
NASA’s Artemis II mission will carry four astronauts around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar journey in over 50...
When AI customer service fails, don’t blame technology — it’s leadership at fault
Poor leadership in AI customer service is damaging trust, as automation failures leave customers frustrated and unable to resolve issues.
AI is rewriting Europe’s networks from the inside out — and the continent isn’t ready
AI-driven European networks are redesigning telecom infrastructure, but regulatory and investment challenges risk leaving the continent behind.
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.
