Steve Pailthorpe is the Founder and CEO of Iconic Digital and an expert in digital marketing and artificial intelligence. He has become a trusted advisor to Government and business leaders and is a bestselling author and keynote speaker.

Steve is also an influential philanthropist through Crown Global and is a trustee of various organisations. The owner of some six businesses he is an award-winning entrepreneur, 3 times winner of the BizX European Awards and voted EU CEO of the Year 2024.

Steve has coached thousands of business leaders and is known for his innovative approach to business growth and community transformation. With a passion for bridging business and social impact, he has led multiple successful ventures that combine purpose with profit.

As the founder and Chief Executive of Iconic Digital, an international digital marketing agency, Steve is widely recognised as a lead practitioner in the fields of digital marketing, AI, and search engine optimisation.

As President of Crown Global, a Steve seeks to support and strengthen future leaders across the world. This Christian charity

Steve is a trusted advisor to businesses, government leaders and charities both in the UK and overseas. Crown Global supports diverse projects including water filtration projects in India; Orphaned children in Kenya and Rwanda and a maternity clinic in Uganda. He co-founded the charity and became the President in 2016. 

A dynamic and inspiring speaker, Steve specialises in helping organisations harness the power of technology and strategic thinking to scale their impact and influence. His extensive experience working across industries makes him a sought-after consultant for both established businesses and startups aiming for high growth.

Steve is listed in the Global 100 for ‘Most Influential CEO of the Year 2023′ and has won numerous awards including “Outstanding Entrepreneur” in the Global Business Excellence Awards and “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the Best Business Awards .

Visit stevepailthorpe.com to find out more about Steve, read his latest blogs, articles and white papers on Marketing & AI, podcasts, courses etc. The site is a hugely helpful resource to ensure your organisation stays ahead of the curve — equipping leaders with the insights, tools and strategies to grow with confidence in the digital age.