Dr Kevin Macnish

Head of Ethics and Sustainability Consulting, Sopra Steria Next UK

Dr Kevin Macnish is Head of Ethics and Sustainability at Sopra Steria Next. He leads projects in ethics and sustainability risk mitigation and development with the private and public sectors.

Kevin is a former analyst at GCHQ and the US DoD, and assistant professor at the universities of Leeds and Twente where he gives guest lectures alongside other universities including Oxford.

He has been interviewed widely and spoken at the Houses of Commons and Lords. Kevin has published over 50 academic articles, chapters and books on ethics and technology, including The Ethics of Surveillance in Times of Emergency (Oxford University Press, 2023), a review of the new OUP Handbook of AI Governance, and a book called 'Big Data and Democracy'.

He enjoys sharing insights and sparking discussions on AI governance and ethics and transparency, bridging the gap between industry and research. He's been part of various talks including a breakout session at the techUK Digital Ethics Summit 2023 discussing 'Public engagement and democratising access to AI' and various webinars including 'Using technology to deliver sustainable outcomes'.

Latest Publication

Latest Publications

The future of AI: Insights from our leaders

Richard Caddick, Dr Kevin Macnish, Gethin Leiba, Susannah Matschke, Gary Craven MCMI ChMC

What's next for AI, and how will it shape our future? Hear from some of our experts on the evolution of AI, opportunities (and challenges), skills needed, and their dream AI tools.

Unlocking the power of computer vision

Dr Kevin Macnish

AI and data analytics offer incredible possibilities, but they come with challenges we can't ignore. We believe in balancing the power of AI with responsible governance and education.

Why AI governance is critical: Key takeaways from the GRC #Risk conference

Dr Kevin Macnish

The governance of AI was a key topic at the recent GRC #Risk conference. Read more on the key takeaways and discussion points from the event panels.

Policing, AI and Digital Ethics

Dr Kevin Macnish

AI and digital ethics are transforming policing, with a focus on delivering better outcomes for citizens and protecting vulnerable groups through ethical innovation.

A practical guide to developing a digital ethics strategy

Dr Kevin Macnish

Don't let ethics be another tickbox exercise. Find out about how to create a solid strategy as we break down the six key phases of developing a successful digital ethics strategy.

The fundamentals of a digital ethics strategy

Dr Kevin Macnish

When carried out well, digital ethics strategies can be critical for success. But what should you include in one? 

From better services to brand differentiation: The many benefits of having a digital ethics strategy

Dr Kevin Macnish

Implementing a digital ethics strategy isn’t just best practice, it’s a critical component for sustainable success. We explore- how having this strategy in place can benefit your organisation.

Why every business needs a digital ethics strategy

Dr Kevin Macnish

Our digital ethics strategy series begins with us going back to basics to consider what a digital ethics strategy is, and why every business needs one.

The True Value of Values

Dr Kevin Macnish

How do vision and values flow down through an organisation, and particularly through it's technology?

Exploring the trust divide in our latest research

Dr Kevin Macnish

Access via digital technology is rising, but to have a good experience online you need to trust the service you are using. Read more about the results of our latest Digital Ethics Outlook.

Pick me! The importance of ethics by design in procurement

Dr Kevin Macnish

Failing to consider ethics in the procurement process is a recipe for disaster, leaving companies at risk of reputational harm or even negligence. In this blog, we discuss the importance of of ethics by design in procurement. 

Digital Ethics and Policing: A way to re-build trust

David Rose, Dr Kevin Macnish

Digital technology plays a central role in policing in the UK. It has the potential to revolutionise policing and drive improvements across the force, leading to better outcomes for citizens and resulting in increased levels of trust in the police.

Government Technology, Ethics and Sustainability

Dr Kevin Macnish

When governments speak of sustainability, they should be considering not just low-carbon futures but also sustainable, and therefore ethical, technology.

Government Technology, Ethics and Innovation

Dr Kevin Macnish

Technological innovation can benefit society, but only with the correct guardrails in place, and those regulatory guardrails must walk a fine line. Too lax and harms arise. Too stringent and beneficial innovation is stifled. 

How trusted digital twins can unlock the UK’s sustainability efforts

Dr Kevin Macnish

Virtual replicas of real-world assets can play a significant part in achieving the country’s net-zero ambitions. But this won’t happen without the willing involvement of the public.

Ethics in technology - a public expectation

Dr Kevin Macnish

Technology is often used for good, to make life better and easier. However, without the careful consideration of ethics, technology can be discriminatory, exploitative and violate privacy. It's crucial we take the time to seek and understand public expectations and values when it comes to technology. 

Digital twin adoption: success lies in understanding the ethics

Dr Kevin Macnish

Digital twin project managers must be aware of the ethical challenges, or risk failure and reputational damage. Here are some of the considerations around the ethics of digital twins, building on the Gemini Principles.