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Tech adviser & NYT bestselling writer

Dex Hunter-Torricke

Explore the intersection of technology, society, and leadership with Dex Hunter-Torricke, adviser and former Silicon Valley communications executive. Dex works with organisations navigating AI, public trust, and digital disruption, drawing on senior roles at Google, Facebook, and SpaceX. He is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and founder of the Center for Tomorrow, focused on the societal impact of emerging technologies.

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Dex Hunter-Torricke
Dex Hunter-Torricke

Dex Hunter-Torricke

London, United Kingdom

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  • Founder of the Center for Tomorrow advancing responsible Al and society
  • Former Head of Communications at DeepMind and SpaceX
  • Served as speechwriter for Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook
Dex Hunter-Torricke is a communications strategist who has spent two decades advising technology leaders and global institutions on navigating change. In February 2026, he launched the Center for Tomorrow, a global non-profit focused on social and economic challenges in the age of AI. Dex has managed communications for Eric Schmidt at Google, Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook, and Elon Musk at SpaceX. He served as head of communications for the Oversight Board, which makes binding decisions on Facebook's content issues. He is also a New York Times-bestselling ghostwriter and regular commentator on technology's impact on society. Dex's experience spans collaborations with Silicon Valley startups and the United Nations. He has also advised senior political and business leaders in the US and UK. This breadth allows him to translate complex technological shifts into practical guidance for organisations facing disruption. Dex helps leaders understand how emerging technologies will reshape their industries and communities, drawing on firsthand knowledge of how major platforms approach innovation, culture, and crisis management. Audiences gain a clearer understanding of how technological change reshapes organisations and society, and how effective communication can help leaders guide teams and respond confidently to uncertainty. He provides frameworks for building authentic connections with stakeholders whilst maintaining credibility during periods of rapid change. Book Dex to gain practical wisdom from someone who has shaped how the world's most influential technology companies communicate and operate.

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Storytelling And Communicating Like A Real Person
The 21st century has seen a major shift in terms of strategy and branding from packaged, manufactured personas and campaigns to a world dominated by authenticity and a desire for “reality.” No one knows this better than Dex Hunter-Torricke who, at the pinnacle of the global communications industry, sought to humanize technology through stories. Dex takes audiences through a journey of his work at the UN, Google, Facebook, and spacex to illustrate the role communication plays in our modern world as well as strategies for impact, meaning, and “making life awesome.”
Into The Metaverse
When Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014, the world’s leading virtual reality platform, Dex played an integral role in architecting the story and vision for how VR would transform the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people over the coming years. Now, as an expert focused on the future of work and the evolution of digital content, Dex is uniquely positioned to explain what the metaverse means for you and your business. What are the most exciting and relevant applications for virtual and augmented reality? How Should organizations think about working and communicating in the metaverse? How Will the metaverse change the way we think about workplace culture, or impact customer expectations? Dex Explores all these questions and more as he demystifies the next great technological transition facing business and society.
Key Tech Trends And What They Mean For Business
Dex Hunter-Torricke draws on his experience advising leaders at organisations such as Google and SpaceX to explore the technological shifts reshaping business and society. Dex examines advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital infrastructure, and the leadership decisions that will determine their impact. Combining insider perspective with strategic clarity, he explores how organisations can anticipate disruption, identify emerging opportunities, and position themselves to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.
The Future Of The Workplace
Dex Hunter-Torricke explores how artificial intelligence, remote collaboration, and digital tools are redefining how organisations operate and compete. Dex examines the leadership and cultural shifts required to remain effective in a world where traditional assumptions about work no longer apply. Drawing on first-hand experience at the forefront of technological change, he offers a clear perspective on how organisations can adapt, empower their people, and navigate uncertainty with confidence and strategic intent.
Building An Innovation Culture
Dex Hunter-Torricke examines why innovation remains elusive for many organisations despite widespread investment and ambition. Dex explores how Silicon Valley companies have fostered environments where experimentation, creativity, and intelligent risk-taking can thrive. Drawing on his work inside some of the world’s most influential technology firms, he shares practical insights into leadership behaviours, organisational structures, and cultural signals that unlock innovation and empower teams to generate meaningful progress.

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Bring Dex Hunter-Torricke to your event for clear, actionable insights on leading through technological change, drawn from his experience advising top global innovators. Book Dex now to empower your audience with proven strategies for navigating disruption and building trust in a fast-evolving world.

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Testimonials

Dex has valuable substance and excellent delivery. He kicked off our member meeting and generated anecdotal reactions that described his keynote as thought-provoking, stimulating, moving and energizing. He is a pleasure to work with, and really helped our audience think differently about their business.

Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM)

Dex Hunter-Torricke's "words to change the world" message was very well received based on the attendee buzz, and we're so glad that he was able to join us.

Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM)

Dex was great! So friendly and courteous and on time for everything! He really was wonderful to work with and the presentation he gave was so very relevant and current. I think he gave our folks some really good content to think over.

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Dex Hunter-Torricke structures his sessions around first-hand case studies drawn from his roles advising leaders at Google, Facebook, SpaceX, and the UN, using these institutional examples to ground strategic frameworks in documented real-world decisions.

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Dex Hunter-Torricke speaks on authentic communication and storytelling, the metaverse and virtual reality's implications for business, and key technology trends including artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital infrastructure. He has managed communications for Eric Schmidt at Google, Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook, and Elon Musk at SpaceX, and is a New York Times-bestselling ghostwriter.

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