Allister Frost

Allister was Microsoft’s first ever Head of Digital Marketing Strategy and lived through the highs and lows of business transformation in our fast-changing digital age. He now shares his story to help others rethink their relationship with change so they can thrive in the evolving world of work. He is a sought-after and award-winning keynote speaker whose mission is to inspire everyone to build the skills and habits they need to remain future-ready for life.

During a two-decade career, Allister held leadership roles at Kimberly-Clark and Microsoft where he helped build well-loved brands including Andrex, Kleenex, Windows, and Office. He also created iconic global campaigns and reinvented the customer experience by making brands accessible through emerging digital channels.

Allister has been an in-demand professional speaker and masterclass trainer since 2012. He works across all industries and has inspired audiences including 3M, the BBC, GE, Autodesk, and UK Sport. He speaks at events around the world as well as virtually from his UK broadcasting studio.

In his signature talk, “5 Steps to Success in a World of Change,” Allister demonstrates how positive change can quickly permeate an entire organisation and why progressive thinking is the currency of our future success. Perhaps surprisingly for a technology enthusiast, he believes that the key to winning tomorrow lies in improving some joyfully low-tech, human skills like curiosity, open-mindedness, and the rediscovery of our sense of wonder in the magic of the possible.

Twice voted UK Digital Marketing Personality of the Year, Allister delivers powerful, memorable keynote talks infused with his trademark humour, personality and energy. If you need an eye-opening keynote talk from an accomplished speaker who can both educate and inspire action from your audience, Allister Frost is a safe choice for in-person and online events.