About Joanna
American-British technology executive and UK Life Peer. Born July 1962 in Pennsylvania. Founder and CEO of Precognition, an advisory firm helping leaders navigate AI-enabled futures. Founded the WeProtect Global Alliance, a public-private partnership combating child sexual exploitation online. Previously served as UK Minister for Internet Safety and Security (2015-2017) and Prime Minister's Special Representative on Internet Crime and Harms (2016-2018). Career includes senior leadership roles at Facebook, Google, AOL (as President of People Networks), and as CEO of social media platform Bebo.
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EntrepreneurBusiness Leader / ExecutivePolitician / DiplomatSpeakerAI EthicsArtificial IntelligenceDigital EconomyDigital GovernanceDigital IdentityGood Governance
Known for
- Founding and leading WeProtect Global Alliance to combat child sexual exploitation online
- Serving as UK Minister for Internet Safety and Security
- CEO and founder of Precognition AI advisory firm
- Senior roles at Facebook, Google, AOL and Bebo
- Elevating digital industries as UK Ambassador for Digital Industries and Chair of Tech City
- Developing responsible AI frameworks and sovereign AI infrastructure
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