Michelle Johnson is a fintech and AI strategist with over 20 years’ experience delivering digital transformation across the UK, Middle East, and Australia. A former global operations leader in fintech and payments, she now leads Ideal Intelligence, helping organisations turn AI from hype into something they can actually use, govern, and trust.
Michelle is known for her direct, practical approach. She speaks on AI adoption, governance, and the future of work, challenging audiences to move beyond surface-level productivity and build real capability.











