Musonda Veronica Malama Keynote Speaker

Delivered £30 million in digital value for Heineken, Sage & others
Keynote speaker at Microsoft DTX, London Tech Week & Accountex
Mentored 150+ diverse professionals into six-figure tech roles

Musonda Veronica Malama's Biography

Musonda Veronica Malama exemplifies the power of saying “yes” to the unknown. A law graduate raised by a single immigrant mother from Zambia, she has spent more than a decade steering enterprise-scale digital transformations that span continents and industries. As a Transformation Programme Manager, she has driven complex Microsoft D365 and AI-enabled projects for organisations such as Heineken, Torus, HCL Tech, Sage, Barratt Homes and Clarion Housing—creating over £30 million in tangible business value across financial-services, retail and public-sector landscapes.

Musonda’s leadership blends rigorous delivery discipline with an instinct for opportunity. Her signature “Say Yes Strategy” was forged during an early assignment in Southeast Asia, proving that courage and curiosity can convert uncertainty into competitive advantage. Today, executives seek her guidance on accelerating change, de-risking multi-country roll-outs and embedding resilience into project culture.

Equally passionate about people, Musonda champions diversity in technology. Through mentoring initiatives and private coaching, she equips professionals from under-represented backgrounds with the skills, confidence and networks needed to thrive in high-growth tech roles. Her approach intertwines practical strategy with emotional intelligence, ensuring career breakthroughs are both achievable and sustainable.

On stage, Musonda distils technical complexity into clear, actionable insight—seasoned with authentic storytelling that resonates with boardrooms and graduate cohorts alike. Whether unpacking AI’s impact on project delivery or showing teams how to turn setbacks into stepping-stones, she leaves audiences empowered to act immediately and ambitiously.

The Say Yes Strategy: Embrace the Unknown

Drawing from her bold decision to accept an opportunity in Indonesia at age 22 and subsequent leap to Qatar, Musonda provides a practical framework for embracing uncertainty, strategically developing new skills after committing to opportunities, and transforming potential barriers into stepping stones.

Powering Project Success Using AI

Talk explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionising the delivery of complex programmes and practical ways to harness AI to proactively identify and mitigate project risks, enhance stakeholder alignment, drive adoption and change management, and deliver measurable business value in today’s fast-evolving landscape.

Breaking into Tech: Your Career Transformation Blueprint

A dynamic keynote designed to empower individuals from non-technical backgrounds to successfully transition into the technology sector. Drawing on her own journey from law graduate to global digital leader, Musonda combines real-life experience with actionable insights to demystify the path into tech and unlock new career possibilities.

From Imposter to Empowered

Drawing on her own journey of feeling like an imposter when she first transitioned into tech, this keynote blends Musonda’s personal journey with actionable techniques for overcoming self-doubt and cultivating authentic leadership. The session equips professionals with practical tools to transform feelings of imposter syndrome into sources of strength and empowerment.

Different By Design: Building Teams That Win Because They Don’t Match

A dynamic keynote revealing how embracing diverse perspectives and complementary strengths drives innovation, fosters psychological safety, and builds resilient, high-performing teams in today’s fast-paced business world.

From Imposter to Empowered

Musonda Malama - Power Platform Today, March 11th 2025

UCX And Speaker Showcase

Say Yes; Embrace the Unknown

Comments & Testimonials

‘Inviting Musonda to speak at our International Women’s Day event was one of both the easiest and best decisions I have made as chair. From the moment Musonda spoke, her warmth and authenticity shone through—she is engaging, thoughtful, and deeply insightful all at once. Throughout her talk, Musonda her inclusion of personal anecdotes and professional lessons to be learned, she is able to strike the perfect balance between inspiration and practical takeaways. She captivated every member of our audience, holding their attention as she challenged us to rethink what it means to pave our own path, and take professional risk. Attendees provided feedback that they were inspired by Musonda's story and we have received multiple requests to have Musonda as a panellist at future events. I can say with confidence that Musonda’s presence elevated our International Women’s Day event and I cannot wait to have the opportunity to hear Musonda speak again’

Helen Scott Chair of Women In Social Housing Northwest

‘Musonda's previous presentation on our event, "Shaping the Future Together," which discussed "How to Say Yes to Opportunities," was particularly impactful. What sets Musonda apart is her commitment to empowering others, particularly women, in the technology sector. She approaches her presentations with authenticity, practical wisdom, and an engaging delivery style that connects with audiences of varied technical backgrounds.’

Tutu Soetan Founder – We are the women in Tech

‘Musonda is an exceptional speaker who has delivered multiple impactful talks for our Microsoft Power Platform community days. Her presentations focus on guiding and supporting individuals transitioning into tech careers, especially those from non-technical backgrounds. Musonda consistently provides clear, actionable insights and rewarding real-world examples, using an engaging approach that simplifies complex topics and empowers audiences to innovate and improve efficiency. Her ability to connect with and inspire diverse audiences makes her a highly recommended speaker.’

Alexio Chandiwana Microsoft MVP

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