Catherine Mulligan

Catherine Mulligan is a leading thinker on the future of digital technology and its role in shaping sustainable and resilient societies. Her work sits at the intersection of technology, governance and sustainability, exploring how digital systems can be designed to support long-term economic prosperity while safeguarding social and environmental wellbeing.

With over 20 years of experience spanning research, industry and policy, Catherine works with governments, international organisations and global industry leaders on the responsible development and governance of emerging technologies. Her work has focused on areas including artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital infrastructure and the governance of digital ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on ensuring that technological innovation contributes to societal resilience and sustainability.

Catherine is Visiting Academic at Imperial College London. Her research and advisory work has contributed to international debates on digital governance, sustainable digital infrastructure and the role of technology in addressing global challenges.

Through her writing, research and policy engagement, Catherine Mulligan advocates for a future in which digital technologies are designed and governed to support thriving economies, resilient societies and a sustainable planet.