Profile
Adam Hadley
CEO and Founder, QuantSpark
Adam Hadley CBE is the founder and CEO of QuantSpark, a leading AI innovation consultancy dedicated to transforming organisations through advanced analytics and data science.
Since establishing QuantSpark, Adam has spearheaded the firm’s journey from a London-based start-up to a strategic partner for high-profile clients across the private and public sectors. Under his leadership, the QuantSpark team - comprised of expert data scientists, engineers, and business strategists -delivers bespoke solutions to complex business challenges, driving measurable growth, operational efficiency, and next-generation innovation.
Leadership and Vision
Adam is widely recognised for his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight, which have been praised by leading publications such as BBC News, Wired, The Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Observer and Axios.
He calls on a rare combination of expertise across technology, analytics, and organisational transformation.
As CEO, Adam is passionate about collaborating closely with clients, ensuring QuantSpark’s solutions are both technically robust and tailored to real-world needs. He regularly contributes to leading industry conferences and media discussions, sharing his vision for responsible AI and practical data-driven decision-making.
Commitment to Social Impact
Beyond QuantSpark, Adam serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Tech Against Terrorism, a United Nations-backed initiative that enables technology companies to combat terrorist exploitation of digital platforms while safeguarding civil liberties.
Through Tech Against Terrorism, Adam has built partnerships with governments and industry to develop cutting-edge tools and intelligence for mitigating terrorist content online.
His unique cross-disciplinary approach - combining computer science, counterterrorism, and public-private collaboration - has garnered international recognition, including a CBE awarded in the King’s Birthday Honours List in 2024.
Academic and Professional Background
Adam holds advanced degrees spanning physics, computer science, Middle Eastern studies, and Arabic language, reflecting a lifelong fascination with interdisciplinary problem-solving.
His research into natural language processing and terrorism studies led to United Nations collaboration and laid the foundation for his subsequent ventures.
Adam is also an active commentator on AI ethics, data governance, and the evolution of digital risks, shaping debate within the sector and beyond.
Media and Thought Leadership
Adam’s insights are regularly sought by national media outlets including the BBC and The Times, and he has featured on Good Morning Britain and BBC 5 Live to comment on topics at the intersection of AI, justice reform, business transformation, and global security.
His commitment to harnessing data and technology for positive impact continues to inspire both the QuantSpark team and the broader industry - demonstrating how ambitious innovation can drive value and societal benefit.
To learn more about partnering with Adam and QuantSpark, please contact our team.
