About Marie Speakman

Marie Speakman encourages accountants to become leaders in a field where AI is reshaping the future. “Who said accountants are boring? It is an exciting time for finance professionals to lead the way with AI.”

Marie’s extensive career in finance and operations spans over 30 years, working with enterprises, mid-tier firms, and small businesses. She built and successfully sold her own accountancy practice in 2009. After serving as European CFO for 2020 Technologies, her journey into AI began in 2020, when she was introduced to the potential of AI by her former CEO. This led to a collaboration with AI experts to develop an AI-driven debt collection process that balanced efficiency with regulatory compliance.

In the years since, Marie has immersed herself in AI, dedicating time to research, courses, and collaborations with leading experts. Today, she is uniquely positioned to guide businesses through their AI transformation, offering hands-on support from strategy development to implementation. Her mission is to demystify AI and help finance professionals seize the opportunities it presents to enhance efficiency and drive growth.

When she is not helping businesses navigate the AI landscape, Marie enjoys the vibrant Andalucian lifestyle, hiking in the mountains, and discovering new destinations. Japan being her next adventure.