Yuliia Harkusha is a globally recognised marketing strategist, digital transformation expert, and thought leader in AI-powered branding, intelligent automation, and strategic innovation.
In 2025, she became the first Ukrainian officially named to the BIMA 100 People Awards — a prestigious list celebrating the UK’s most influential figures in digital and tech. This national recognition honours her contribution to the UK’s digital ecosystem through AI-driven strategy, ethical innovation, and industry leadership. The BIMA 100 remains one of the most respected accolades in Britain’s tech industry, spotlighting those shaping the future through innovation and meaningful change.
In 2024, Yuliia was featured on the U.S. Forbes Web3 List, selected from over 113,000 global candidates as one of the most promising emerging leaders in decentralised technologies. She was also invited to attend the Forbes 30 Under 30 AI Summit in Ohio — an exclusive gathering of global AI trailblazers. She has been nominated for the BIMA Awards: Innovative Use of AI and Creative (2025), the IMA: AI Influencer of the Year Awards (2025), and the bCreator: Business & Tech Awards (2025). In 2024, she was shortlisted for the WeAreTheCity: Visa Pioneer Award, which celebrates refugee women entrepreneurs creating innovative AI-powered business solutions. Yuliia is also a Google Product Expert, a member of the Apple Member Support Community, and a PhD-level researcher in cybersecurity, having completed her postgraduate studies in 2017.
In 2024, Yuliia founded Global Tech & AI Publishing House — an independent publishing initiative dedicated to curating and amplifying voices in AI, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The platform serves as a space for innovators, researchers, and creative professionals to publish thought leadership, case studies, and books at the intersection of emerging technology and strategic communication. It aims to foster a global community around responsible innovation, helping to bridge research, business, and culture, with a particular focus on AI’s impact on society.
As an author, Yuliia Harkusha has published numerous academic papers on the topic of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. She is the creator of ‘AI Essential: How Algorithms Are Changing Our Daily Lives’ — a book nominated for the 2025 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award. Her work combines in-depth scientific knowledge with real-world business impact, helping global brands adopt responsible AI strategies, scale innovation, and lead digital transformation across industries.
Yuliia’s expertise spans writing, public speaking, and cross-industry collaboration. Her AI-driven methodologies have supported the growth and innovation of global brands across the UK, Europe, and North America.
