Simon Torrance is one of the world’s leading experts on Agentic AI and its strategic deployment.
He is the founder of AI Risk, a specialist innovation firm focused on the effective deployment of new digital workforces that transform the fundamental economics of firms. While most organisations remain stuck at Level 1 AI maturity — running pilots with chatbots and copilots — Simon’s work focuses on more advanced forms of Agentic AI such as Agentic Teams: autonomous AI systems that work alongside humans to deliver 3-10x capacity expansion at a fraction of traditional costs. His approach helps companies to build proprietary AI capabilities they own outright — creating appreciating strategic assets rather than renting solutions, which competitors can access too.
Simon is a member of a number of World Economic Forum agenda councils and a guest lecturer at Singularity University. He is a senior adviser to leaders and executive teams in sectors including financial services, insurance, TMT and biotech.
He is the author of ‘Fightback – How to win in the Digital Economy’ and of many popular industry frameworks, including: The Agentic AI Accelerator, The AI Maturity Model, The Agentic AI Enterprise Blueprint, and The Agentic AI Stack.
Simon is a sought-after keynote speaker on Agentic AI and business model transformation at events such as the Financial Times Future of AI Summit, Insurtech Insights, MIT Digital Economy Summit, United Nations ITU Summit, CDO Global Summit, Rise of the Agents, and InsureNXT, as well as at internal corporate events for companies such as Allianz and AXA.
Specialist topics
Agentic AI
AI Strategy
AI Innovation
Business Model Transformation
Corporate Strategy & Innovation
Testimonials
"The best presentation at this year's event" - Peter Stockhorst, CEO, Zurich Direct
"Simon's webinar was in our Top 3 most viewed ever" - Eric Presset, Producer, Insurtech Insights
"Incredibly insightful ...deep understanding, unique perspectives on the market and actionable recommendations" - Rich Aneser, former Chief Strategy Officer, Envestnet
"Simon's ability to animate and facilitate meaningful discussions is impressive" - Inji Charkani, Chief Innovation Officer, AXA Partners
"Simon is one of the most passionate and deep experts on the digital transformation of the global insurance industry" - Woody Mo, CEO, eBaoTech
"Simon is an expert on business model transformation. He is at the top of my list of people to interview. His insights are smart and invaluable." - Jennifer Schenker, Editor-in-Chief, The Innovator
"Simon's experience, skills and ability to communicate added a lot of value to our projects" - Thomas Kormendi, CEO, Elopak
"Simon is a thought leader extraordinaire!" - Nigel Hughes, Award-Winning Founder & CEO, Outstanding Global
"Simon is at the forefront of digital trends. He is a great advisor, coach and mentor for the next generation digital leaders." - Albert Tan, Former, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, Huawei
"Simon has an unmatched ability to think big, see new concepts and link this to actionable insights". Jean-Charles Velge, Co-Founder, Qover