Bridget van Kralingen Speaking Fee: $200,000 to $300,000

Bridget van Kralingen is a seasoned business executive with over three decades of experience in technology, consulting, and financial services. Born in England and raised in South Africa, she began her career as a senior researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. She then joined Deloitte, where she held various leadership roles, including Managing Partner of Strategy and Organization Development in South Africa and National Managing Partner for Financial Services in New York City. In 2004, she transitioned to IBM as a Global Managing Partner for Financial Services, eventually leading IBM's Global Markets & Sales division, overseeing over $80 billion in revenue and more than 100,000 employees. In 2022, Bridget joined Motive Partners, a private equity firm specializing in financial technology, as a Partner. At Motive, she leads the firm's data and analytics initiatives, focusing on strategy and driving growth and innovation across its portfolio companies. She also serves as Chair of Motive Create, working closely with its leadership team to drive value creation. Beyond her role at Motive, Bridget holds several board positions, including Non-Executive Director at BetaNXT and CAIS. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for Schrödinger, Inc., The Travelers Companies, Inc., Discovery Limited, and Teradyne, Inc. Throughout her career, Bridget has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the business world. She has been listed in Fortune's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" and was named one of the Top 25 Consultants by Consulting Magazine in 2006. She holds a Master's degree in Commerce and Psychology from the University of South Africa and Bachelor's degrees in Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg. Outside of her professional endeavors, Bridget is passionate about running and has participated in marathons in New York City and Boston. She resides in New York City with her husband and two children, balancing her professional commitments with her personal interests.