Rachel Botsman

Rachel Botsman is a leading expert on trust in the digital age, advising global brands and organizations on technology’s impact on human trust. After her groundbreaking 2010 book, ‘What’s Mine is Yours’, predicted the growth of the ‘sharing economy’ and was recognized by TIME as one of the ‘Ten Ideas That Will Change the World’, Rachel Botsman established herself as a leading authority on trust in the digital age. This influential work, translated into 14 languages, set the foundation for her expertise. Botsman has been named one of the world’s 30 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50, recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and featured as one of Fast Company’s most Creative People in Business, solidifying her position at the intersection of arts, philosophy, technology, and business.

As an Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, Rachel Botsman actively shapes future leaders, teaching on programs including the Oxford Advanced Leadership & Management Programme and MBA electives focused on ‘Trust in the Digital Age’ and ‘The Collaborative Economy’. She also contributes to custom programs for the Corporate Affairs Academy, providing clear frameworks and practical tools through real-world case studies. Her continuous influence on management thinking was recognized when she was named an HR Most Influential Thinker in 2021. Rachel Botsman continues to innovate in sharing her insights, with her podcast earning the title of Business Podcast of the Year in both 2021 and 2023.

Further showcasing her digital acumen, her independent newsletter was named a Finalist at The Webby’s in 2024. Botsman consistently advises global brands and organizations on technology’s impact on human trust, bringing her global perspective and in-depth research to crucial contemporary issues.