Christopher Wylie is a renowned data scientist, author, and strategic advisor, best known as the whistleblower who exposed the secret workings of the cyberwarfare firm Cambridge Analytica. His revelations detailing the alleged unauthorized possession and misuse of personal data from millions of Facebook users sparked a global conversation, forcing a massive overhaul of user privacy practices across Silicon Valley and governmental bodies.
Wylie has been recognized as "the millennials' first great whistleblower" and his candid disclosures led to historic congressional hearings on the impact of social media on democracy. His authority is recognized globally: he has testified five times before the United States Congress, as well as the parliaments of the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada. He is the bestselling author of Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America.
Currently, Wylie serves as the Director of Research for H&M, the largest global fashion brand. In this role, his focus has shifted to the practical application of AI, specifically on quantifying fashion style and optimizing the global supply chain. This work demonstrates his ability to translate his deep technical knowledge of data, algorithms, and systems into strategic business innovation across diverse sectors.
As a speaker, Wylie is known for his signature style and brutally honest candor, making complex topics such as AI, weaponized algorithms, and the future of cyber crime and resilience compelling and understandable. He provides audiences with an insider's view on the ethics of data misuse and the steps necessary for organizations to build resilient, privacy-conscious systems in a digitally evolving world. He has been named to the TIME 100 list and Forbes’ "30 Under 30" list.
