Marty Davies

Marty Davies (she/they) is a leading LGBTQIA+ cultural strategist, writer, campaigner, and creative consultant who is transforming the intersection of queer culture and the creative industries. Known for her vibrant storytelling and fearless advocacy, Marty uses her platform to amplify marginalised voices and foster true representation. As the founder of Smarty Pants Consultancy, Marty has shaped how brands engage authentically with LGBTQIA+ communities, offering cultural strategies that blend business impact with social good. Her work is celebrated for its honesty, insight, and ability to spark real, lasting change.

Throughout her career, Marty has driven some of the most influential initiatives in the creative sector. As former Joint CEO of Outvertising, she led landmark campaigns encouraging brands to stand firm in their support for LGBTQIA+ talent, even during periods of social backlash. Under Marty’s leadership, over 120 organisations endorsed Outvertising’s Pride intervention in 2023, and major agencies representing £6.9 billion in ad spend committed to divesting from outlets spreading disinformation. Marty also made history as Campaign Magazine’s first transgender columnist, where her provocative articles challenge the industry’s complicity in funding hate and champion urgent reform. Her thought leadership has been recognised with awards and accolades, including being named one of Pink News’ Top 21 Global Activists and a Campaign Top 10 Trailblazer.

Marty’s passion for education and community building led to the creation of Trans+ History Week, a global nonprofit initiative designed to invest in emerging Trans+ creatives and bring forgotten histories to light. Through partnerships with organisations like QueerAF and Queer Britain, Trans+ History Week has already supported over 40 emerging talents, while securing major funding and national media attention. Marty’s leadership extends into advisory roles, including serving on the Mayor of London’s Advertising Steering Group for Transport for London and appearing on the DIVA Power List and Pride Power List in consecutive years. Her cultural impact is equally visible in exhibitions, such as her work showcased at Brixton Library in 2025.

As a keynote speaker, Marty is renowned for her warm, powerful delivery and ability to create transformative conversations. Whether delivering talks like The History Lesson We Never Had for Deloitte and TikTok, or leading resilience workshops for Rakuten and Utopia, Marty draws from deep lived experience to inspire action, compassion, and authenticity. Her expertise is sought internationally, and her ability to weave personal insight with cultural strategy makes her one of the most exciting voices driving change today.