Who is Mark Kelly?
Mark Kelly is a distinguished AI expert, executive recruiter and advisor to global entities, dedicated to exploring human behaviour to help achieve strategic goals. His work bridges the understanding of cognitive processes with AI innovation, enabling growth and advancement.
Mark, a first-class honours graduate from TU Dublin and a Master’s holder from UCD Smurfit Business School, is a co-founder of an international AI Staffing firm and founder of AI Ireland. He’s recognised for his strategic leadership in AI, having interviewed over 600 AI leaders.

Mark, a first-class honours graduate from TU Dublin and a Master’s holder from Smurfit Business School, is a co-founder of an international AI Staffing firm and founder of AI Ireland. He’s recognised for his strategic leadership in AI, having interviewed over 600 AI leaders.
Mark is passionate about utilising AI for the greater good, advocating its application to enhance productivity and empower individuals to deliver their best work. He recognises the immense potential of AI, whilst also stressing the importance of tackling its challenges with serious consideration. Mark is dedicated to sharing insightful strategies on the most effective approach to integrating AI, ensuring its benefits are fully realised in a responsible manner.
Mark Kelly’s unparalleled enthusiasm and dynamic presentation style have positioned him as one of Europe’s most sought-after speakers and thought leaders, captivating audiences both in-person and online. His engaging and insightful keynote sessions are renowned for challenging organisations to enhance their responsibilities and ethos, cementing his status as a pivotal international speaker. Mark’s extensive engagements, including impactful AI Ireland initiatives, have solidified his reputation well beyond his home in Ireland.

As a distinguished figure within the business and technology communities, Mark draws upon his academic achievements, vast interviews with over 600 AI leaders, and his foundational role in AI Ireland to inform his speeches. His passion for live performance and a deep understanding of AI’s potential to transform consumer behaviour and productivity infuse his talks with a unique and innovative style. This approach not only encourages critical thinking but also inspires audiences to embrace AI responsibly to tackle modern challenges. Experiencing Mark’s programmes, whether in-person or virtually, leaves a lasting impression, making every session with him an unforgettable journey into the future of AI and its ethical application in business.
Delegates leave Mark’s sessions armed with a robust toolkit, meticulously refined from extensive research, designed for immediate impact to boost their performance sustainably. Mark collaborates with clients to customise his keynotes, weaving in the company’s mission, values and strategy, ensuring the content resonates deeply with attendees. This approach empowers individuals at all levels with actionable
insights, transforming their view of the organisation and their contribution to it.
Concluding either an in-person or virtual event with Mark, attendees are re-energised, filled with optimism about the future’s possibilities for themselves and their teams, ready to embrace upcoming challenges with renewed confidence and clarity.
Testimonials
World class brands like Amazon, ESW, Microsoft, and Ecole lcre share rave reviews on his work, and continue to trust Mark’s engaging style with their important events.




