Liam Hackett
Doctor (Honoris Causa) Liam Hackett MBE, FRSA | |
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A headshot of Dr Liam Hackett MBE in 2023 | |
| Born | 19 January 1991 St Helens, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, Entrepreneur, Author |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Northbank Talent |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Ditch the Label |
| Notable work | 'FEARLESS' (2020) |
| Honours | Order of the British Empire, Doctorate of the University (University of Sussex), Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts |
| Website | www.DitchtheLabel.org |
Liam Hackett MBE (born 19 January 1991) is an activist, entrepreneur and author best known as the founder and CEO of the global youth charity Ditch the Label. Hackett is also known as one of the stars of Huffington Post's reality series, 'The New Activists' also appearing in MTV's Geordie OG's series one.
Hackett's debut book 'FEARLESS' was published by Scholastic in 2020.
Hackett is a regular contributor towards the global conversation surrounding technology and bullying and has advised the British, European and American Governments and speaks often at the United Nations in addition to writing for the United Nations about technological progression and challenges.
In 2017 he became the youngest person to receive an honorary degree from the University of Sussex.