AI Executives to Watch in 2025

Ali Keshavarz is the Chief Data Analytics & AI Officer at CVS Health, where he leads the enterprise-wide data and AI strategy. Since 2021, Keshavarz has spearheaded the modernization of CVS Health’s data architecture to deliver real-time, integrated insights that drive growth, improve outcomes, and expand access to care.

His team harnesses advanced analytics, machine learning, and a hypothesis-driven approach to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of technology and healthcare. A champion for responsible AI, Keshavarz has implemented strong governance frameworks and played a key role in CVS Health becoming an original signatory to the White House’s voluntary health sector AI commitment.

Under his leadership, CVS Health is also a founding partner of the Coalition for Health AI, reinforcing its role as a national leader in ethical, secure, and impactful AI. His mission: to simplify healthcare through data-driven innovation - making it more convenient, affordable, and accessible for all.

Abdulla AlJaziri is the Chief AI Officer at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), where he drives the agency’s AI strategy to modernize critical infrastructure and elevate service excellence. With over 12 years of experience in digital transformation, AlJaziri has led multiple high-impact AI initiatives that have delivered measurable operational and financial benefits.

He was instrumental in the development of Rammas, DEWA’s AI-powered virtual assistant, which significantly improved customer service while generating multimillion-dirham cost savings. His leadership also led to the creation of the Digital Features Management system, saving over 5,700 work hours, and the Asset and Contract Management Project, which realized more than AED 22 million in efficiencies.

In 2024, AlJaziri oversaw the deployment of Microsoft Copilot 365 across DEWA’s internal teams, accelerating task completion from days to hours and further boosting productivity. Under his guidance, DEWA has consistently maintained 98% customer satisfaction and continues to set the standard for AI adoption in public utilities.

As Chief Enterprise AI & Data Officer at Boeing, Abhi Seth drives the global strategy for data, analytics platforms, and AI capabilities across the organization. With a career spanning roles in analytics, technology, business strategy, and innovation, he brings a proven track record of delivering measurable value through data and AI initiatives across the U.S. and Asia-Pacific.

Abhi champions a problem-first approach to AI - prioritizing business outcomes and ensuring solutions are designed with end-user needs at the core. He underscores the importance of a strong data foundation as the backbone of Boeing’s AI efforts, while also recognizing the critical role of change management and user adoption in scaling AI across the enterprise.

Adam Lieberman leads Finastra’s global AI strategy as Chief AI Officer, driving the adoption of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning across the financial services landscape. A passionate advocate for responsible innovation, Adam plays a critical role in embedding AI into Finastra’s product ecosystem - aligning advanced technology with the company’s mission to deliver smarter, faster, and more customer-centric solutions.

At the core of his work is a focus on generative AI, data science, and open banking. Under his leadership, Finastra has launched AI-powered tools that enhance accessibility and efficiency - from intelligent chatbots and dynamic data visualizations to predictive analytics that support both operational excellence and ESG initiatives.

Adam champions the democratization of AI, emphasizing the growing accessibility of generative models and the importance of strategic investment in AI education and infrastructure. His vision is clear: to equip banks and financial institutions with AI capabilities that are not just innovative, but meaningful - driving real impact for customers, businesses, and society.

Dr. Ainsley MacLean is the Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief AI Officer for the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente. She leads cross-functional teams driving the organization's AI-first digital transformation - designing and implementing cutting-edge AI, telehealth, and clinical technology solutions to improve patient outcomes and physician workflows.

A board-certified neuroradiologist, Dr. MacLean earned her MD from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University and completed her residency and fellowship at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She also holds executive credentials from the Wharton School and is certified by the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.

A passionate advocate for responsible AI in healthcare, Dr. MacLean focuses on using AI to augment - not replace - clinical expertise. She champions AI’s ability to streamline administrative burden, unlock insights from complex datasets, and enhance diagnostic precision, particularly in areas like breast cancer detection. Her leadership underscores a commitment to human-centered AI that empowers physicians to spend more time where it matters most: with their patients.

Ajoy Singh is the Chief AI Officer at Fractal, where he leads AI-powered engagement delivery and drives capabilities across Customer & Loyalty Analytics, Integrated Marketing Effectiveness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data, and Data Visualization.

With a strong foundation in financial services, Ajoy previously served as Country Credit Risk Head for Barclays India’s consumer portfolio and held senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered, CitiFinancial, and GE Money. His deep domain expertise spans Credit Risk Policy, Portfolio Management, Collections Strategy, Underwriting, and Fraud Control.

Beyond his executive role, Ajoy is a passionate educator and thought leader in the AI community. He teaches the popular Coursera course “Structured Approach to Problem Solving,” helping professionals apply analytical thinking in real-world contexts. He also frequently shares insights on the transformative impact of AI - such as reimagining insurance claims to improve customer experiences and operational agility.

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Alan Flower leads HCLTech’s global Cloud Native and AI Labs, where he drives the company’s strategic vision for artificial intelligence and next-generation cloud technologies. As Executive Vice President and Global Head, Alan oversees a worldwide innovation network focused on accelerating the design and deployment of AI-powered solutions for enterprise clients.

Under his leadership, HCLTech has launched a series of cutting-edge labs - including a flagship facility in Singapore - that enable rapid prototyping and industrial-scale AI adoption. Alan’s work empowers organizations to move from ideation to implementation with speed and confidence, transforming operations through scalable AI and cloud-native platforms.

Alan John leads Nike’s global data and AI strategy, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and consumer experience. With 15+ years as a senior technology executive, he brings deep expertise in building scalable data platforms, architecting cloud-native systems, and deploying AI/ML solutions that power personalization and business-critical insights.

Before Nike, Alan founded Discoverist.ai, a generative AI startup that transformed e-commerce personalization. He’s also held senior leadership roles at StockX, Oracle, Nordstrom, and Microsoft, where he built high-performing teams and launched AI-powered products used by hundreds of millions globally.

Alan’s specialties span AI for retail and e-commerce, distributed systems, and data strategy. Known for delivering measurable business outcomes - like revenue acceleration, cost efficiency, and risk reduction - he champions ethical, privacy-conscious AI. As a recognized thought leader, Alan is helping define the next era of AI-driven customer engagement and operational excellence in the retail space.

Alda Mizaku serves as the Chief Data and AI Officer at Children’s National Hospital, a role she began in June 2024. She leads the execution of the hospital’s enterprise-wide data, analytics, and AI strategy, overseeing a Center of Excellence dedicated to data governance, AI innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

With over a decade of experience at Mercy Health System in St. Louis - where she held leadership roles including VP of Analytics Product Management and Executive Director of Data Engineering - Mizaku brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and strategic healthcare insight. She is known for bridging AI technologies with clinical operations to improve efficiency, accelerate research, and elevate patient care.

Mizaku emphasizes the importance of high-quality data, cross-functional collaboration, and strong change management to ensure successful AI adoption. A forward-looking leader, she prioritizes ethical AI development while keeping pace with rapid technological advancements.

Under her leadership, Children’s National Hospital has emerged as a trailblazer in leveraging AI for predictive analytics, clinical decision support, and resource optimization. A standout achievement includes a collaboration with Microsoft to rapidly prototype AI solutions that enhance patient care and streamline hospital workflows - demonstrating her commitment to innovation and impact in healthcare.

Alexandre Martins is the Global Chief AI, Analytics, and Innovation Officer at Atento, a global leader in customer relationship management and business process outsourcing. Since joining the company in 2021, he has played a pivotal role in steering Atento’s digital evolution - previously serving as Head of Digital Transformation, Products and Solutions, and Regional CIO.

With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, Alexandre brings a strong track record of driving operational efficiency and business growth through innovation. Prior to Atento, he led regional operations as Vice President and General Manager for Latin America at TTEC, and held CIO and infrastructure leadership roles at Grupo Contax.

In his current role, Alexandre leads Atento’s global AI, analytics, and innovation strategy, shaping the future of customer engagement through scalable AI solutions, advanced data analytics, and emerging technologies.

Alok Shrivastwa is the Chief AI Officer at Microland Limited, a global leader in digital transformation. A distinguished technologist and strategic executive, Alok leads the company’s efforts to accelerate enterprise digital transformation through cutting-edge AI and hybrid cloud solutions.

At Microland, he has been instrumental in designing and delivering industry-specific, AI-powered solutions that drive operational efficiency and governance. One of his standout contributions includes the development of the Digital Council-in-a-Box - an AI-enabled framework that empowers organizations to modernize digital governance with agility and precision.

Through his leadership, Alok advances Microland’s mission to make digital transformation seamless, sustainable, and impactful for clients worldwide.

Dr. Ambica Rajagopal is the Group Chief Data and AI Officer at Michelin, driving enterprise-wide transformation through AI and data strategy. Her leadership spans across manufacturing, R&D, and commercial functions—delivering tangible business value through AI-driven efficiency gains, cost reduction, and deeper process insights.

A strong advocate for data literacy, Dr. Rajagopal designed role-specific learning paths that empower everyone from factory workers to executives with the skills needed to work with AI. In response to the rapid rise of generative AI, she is leading Michelin’s efforts in four strategic areas: boosting productivity for knowledge workers, accelerating software development, deploying internal knowledge assistants, and transforming customer interactions. Several custom-built co-pilots are already live, as Michelin continues scaling its AI-first vision.

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Andreas Schertzinger serves as AXA’s Group Chief Data, AI, and Innovation Officer, having joined the company on July 1, 2024. He leads the global data strategy and the integration of AI across AXA’s operations to drive innovation and efficiency.

In December 2024, Schertzinger spearheaded AXA’s membership in the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI’s Corporate Affiliate Program - a move that underscores the company’s dedication to responsible, research-driven AI development. The partnership explores AI’s role in critical areas such as sustainability measurement and predictive analytics, with a strong focus on ethical implementation and industry advancement.

Schertzinger’s leadership reflects AXA’s broader mission: using AI not just to optimize operations, but to make a meaningful impact on society, employees, and customers alike.

Andrew Chin serves as the first Chief AI Officer at AllianceBernstein (AB), a role he assumed in July 2024 to lead the firm’s enterprise-wide AI strategy. His appointment marks a significant milestone in AB’s commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence to transform investment research, operations, and corporate functions.

With over 27 years at AB, Andrew brings deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record across multiple leadership roles - including Head of Investment Solutions and Sciences, Head of Quantitative Research, Chief Data Scientist, and more than a decade as Chief Risk Officer. His expertise in data science, quantitative analytics, and risk management has been foundational to the firm’s evolving AI capabilities.

Andrew is a vocal advocate for the transformative power of AI, emphasizing its potential to enhance decision-making, drive operational efficiency, and deliver better outcomes for clients. Under his leadership, AB is embedding AI across its workflows to foster innovation and long-term value creation.

Andy Quick, Chief AI Officer at Entergy, brings nearly three decades of experience to his role leading the company’s artificial intelligence strategy. With a focus on tackling high-impact business challenges, Andy is advancing AI-driven solutions that strengthen grid reliability and operational efficiency.

One of his key initiatives involves integrating AI with Entergy’s advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). By leveraging vast data sets from AMI meters, Andy’s team uses predictive analytics to identify and mitigate system issues before they occur - proactively preventing outages and improving service continuity.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Andy is passionate about AI education and workforce development. He serves as an adjunct instructor at Tulane University and the University of New Orleans, where he teaches courses in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). His online RPA course on Udemy has reached over 2,000 students across 76 countries, underscoring his global impact on the next generation of automation professionals.

Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio serves as Globe Telecom’s first Chief AI Officer (appointed in May 2024) while continuing his role as Chief Information Security Officer. In this dual capacity, Bonifacio champions a democratized approach to AI - empowering employees across the organization to create their own AI-powered solutions using low-code and no-code tools. His vision centers on fostering innovation, breaking down silos, and accelerating value without waiting for “perfect” data environments.

Bonifacio has built a cross-functional AI team that integrates leaders from areas like data privacy, ensuring a holistic, secure, and collaborative approach to AI governance. His strategy positions Globe Telecom to lead with both agility and responsibility - driving measurable productivity gains while upholding data integrity and ethical AI use.

Arkapong leads True Corporation’s AI and emerging technology strategy, driving innovation across operations and customer experience. Under his leadership, True has launched transformative AI-powered initiatives that have redefined network management, customer service, and core business functions.

A key achievement includes the founding of True’s AI-Powered Business and Network Intelligence Center (BNIC), which applies advanced AI algorithms to optimize network performance and inform real-time decision-making. Arkapong’s work has been instrumental in embedding AI deeply into the organization’s digital fabric - improving efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction, and future-proofing operations.

With over 20 years of experience in data science and digital transformation, Chennuru leads Elevance Health’s AI strategy, reshaping the future of healthcare through analytics and innovation. Under his leadership, the organization has built one of the most comprehensive health data ecosystems in the industry - integrating claims, clinical, and social determinants of health—to deliver personalized, proactive, and predictive care.

Chennuru is a vocal advocate for the ethical and responsible use of AI, and his work has led to measurable improvements in health outcomes for individuals and communities. Recognized as the 2024 Global Executive of the Year by CDO Magazine, he champions the use of AI and analytics to anticipate patient needs, detect emerging health trends, and enable early interventions that improve lives.

Ben Shahshahani, Ph.D. was appointed as Cleveland Clinic’s inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer in August 2024. He leads the organization’s enterprise-wide AI strategy with a focus on enhancing patient care, improving caregiver experiences, and driving operational efficiency. His approach emphasizes ethical AI deployment, safety, regulatory compliance, and data security.

Prior to this role, Dr. Shahshahani served as SVP of Science, Machine Learning, and Product Analytics at SiriusXM and Pandora, where he spearheaded AI and machine learning initiatives including deep learning models, generative AI for spoken language processing, and personalized content recommendation systems.

Dr. Shahshahani is a strong advocate for AI in healthcare, highlighting transformative use cases like ambient listening, speech recognition, and automated coding to support clinical teams and streamline workflows.

Berta Rodriguez-Hervas joined Pfizer in August 2024 as Chief AI and Analytics Officer, where she also co-chairs the company’s AI Council. She is leading the charge to scale Pfizer’s AI and analytics capabilities enterprise-wide - driving innovation in drug discovery, development, and delivery.

Before Pfizer, Rodriguez-Hervas served as VP of AI, Algorithms, and MLOps at Stellantis, spearheading next-gen strategies for autonomous vehicles. She also held key AI leadership roles at NVIDIA and Tesla, building advanced machine learning systems and analytics infrastructure.

Pfizer’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Lidia Fonseca, called her appointment a catalyst to “accelerate our AI strategy and deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

Bhavesh Dayalji leads S&P Global’s enterprise AI strategy as its Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and serves as CEO of Kensho, the company’s AI innovation hub. He is responsible for steering the development and adoption of AI capabilities that accelerate innovation and enhance decision-making—both internally and for S&P Global’s global client base. Under his leadership, the firm has launched transformative AI-powered tools, such as Document Intelligence and ChatIQ, which integrate generative AI into the S&P Capital IQ Pro platform. These tools improve research efficiency and document analysis, reflecting Dayalji’s commitment to applying AI in ways that deliver measurable value. His dual role positions him at the forefront of financial AI innovation, championing ethical deployment and scalable impact across the industry.

Bob De Caux leads IFS’s global AI strategy, bringing together deep technical expertise - including a PhD in AI and complex systems simulation - and practical implementation experience across industries. As Chief AI Officer, he has been pivotal in embedding AI into the core of IFS’s enterprise software solutions.

Under his leadership, IFS launched IFS.ai, a unified platform delivering advanced capabilities like optimization, forecasting, simulation, contextual recommendations, and content generation. A key innovation, IFS Copilot, empowers users to interact with systems via natural language to query data, automate tasks, and streamline workflows.

Bob is also a strong advocate for responsible AI, prioritizing transparency, explainability, and compliance with emerging legal standards to ensure fairness, accountability, and privacy in all AI deployments.

Bob Friday is a pioneering force in applying AI to networking. As the Chief AI Officer at Juniper Networks and co-founder of Mist Systems (acquired by Juniper in 2019), Bob has reimagined traditional network operations through artificial intelligence and machine learning. At Juniper, he leads the development of Mist AI, a groundbreaking platform that delivers predictive, self-healing, and automated network experiences for users and devices alike.

With a career spanning decades—including leadership roles at Cisco—Bob has consistently pushed the boundaries of wireless and enterprise networking. His innovations focus on enhancing user experience, reducing IT burden, and enabling proactive network management through AI-driven insights. Recognized industry-wide as a visionary, Bob continues to shape the future of AI-powered infrastructure with a passion for real-world problem-solving and ethical technology design.

Brian Ray is the Chief AI Officer at Eviden, an Atos business specializing in digital transformation and innovation. With over 20 years of experience across AI, machine learning, data science, and software engineering, Brian is a driving force behind how organizations unlock business value through AI.

At Eviden, Brian partners with industry leaders like Estée Lauder and Google Cloud to deploy next-generation generative AI capabilities. His work includes pioneering the use of AI to build complex skills taxonomies—empowering enterprises to boost agility, elevate workforce potential, and future-proof operations.

Known for his cross-disciplinary expertise and strategic vision, Brian continues to push the boundaries of enterprise AI adoption, shaping smarter, more adaptive organizations in the process.

Dr. Byron Yount leads data and AI strategy at Mercy, a leading health system headquartered in St. Louis. Since joining in 2014, he has spearheaded transformative AI initiatives that enhance patient care, including the use of over a decade’s worth of de-identified EHR data and a strategic partnership with the Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect. Under his leadership, Mercy has advanced its digital capabilities to deliver better clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. In 2024, Dr. Yount was recognized among the Constellation Research AI150—honoring global executives shaping the future of AI. His work exemplifies how AI can be ethically and effectively deployed to revolutionize healthcare.

Carsten Dehner has served as Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO) at Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) since July 2023, spearheading the integration of artificial intelligence across the organization. Under his leadership, VIG is leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency, streamline claims processing, and elevate the customer experience—part of a broader push to modernize the company through data-driven innovation.

At the 2024 CDOIQ Symposium, Dehner joined Doug Laney of West Monroe to discuss AI’s transformative impact on the insurance industry. Their session highlighted how AI is enabling smarter automation, optimizing workflows, and redefining customer engagement in a traditionally risk-averse sector. Dehner’s work places VIG at the forefront of the European insurance industry’s digital evolution.

With more than 25 years of experience driving digital transformation, Chandrashekar Surbhat is a trailblazer in AI innovation and enterprise technology. As Senior Vice President of AI & Digital at SLK, he leads the strategy and execution of cutting-edge initiatives that help businesses adapt to and thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Chandra is known for translating complex AI concepts into clear, impactful business strategies. Under his leadership, SLK launched EverythingAI™, a unified AI solution suite that embeds intelligence seamlessly across operations. His cross-industry expertise and forward-thinking leadership continue to shape how enterprises leverage AI to accelerate growth and resilience.

Chris D’Agostino is the Chief Data & AI Officer at FIS, where he spearheads global data and AI initiatives across the company’s internal operations and financial products. Prior to FIS, he served as Global Field CTO at Databricks, advising C-suite executives at leading enterprises on AI transformation and strategy. Chris also led Capital One’s enterprise data transformation and founded a successful software company, bringing a rare blend of executive leadership, deep technical expertise, and entrepreneurial insight to every role.

Chrissie Kemp, Chief Data & AI Officer at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), is driving the company’s intelligent transformation through enterprise AI and automation. Under her leadership, JLR’s data and AI programs have delivered over £500 million in value in a single year. She spearheaded the creation of an award-winning AI and data capability, while fostering a data-literate culture through initiatives like JLR’s internal Data Festival.

Kemp is pioneering the use of digital twins and generative AI to reimagine automotive design and marketing. Leveraging NVIDIA’s Omniverse platform, JLR now generates hyper-realistic vehicle imagery from simple text prompts—streamlining creative processes and enhancing customer engagement. A prominent advocate for ethical and impactful AI, Kemp shared JLR’s transformation journey and the role of LLMs in luxury automotive innovation at NVIDIA’s GTC 2024 keynote.

Claudionor Coelho Jr. serves as the Chief AI Officer at Zscaler, bringing over 25 years of expertise in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Since joining in October 2023, he has led the vision and implementation of AI technologies powering Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange™ platform.

Before Zscaler, Claudionor held executive AI leadership roles at Advantest, where he built a Zero Trust private cloud tailored for semiconductor manufacturing, and at Palo Alto Networks, where he advanced AI-driven security through AIOps and neuro-symbolic AI. Earlier in his career, he contributed to cutting-edge deep learning research at Google, including model compression and quantization, and collaborated with CERN on high-impact scientific computing.

Across every role, Claudionor has consistently blended deep technical skill with strategic leadership—delivering scalable AI systems that enhance security, optimize performance, and drive innovation.

As Chief Global AI Officer at Rabobank, Cyprian Smits leads the responsible scaling of generative AI and machine learning across the organization. With over 15 years of experience in applied analytics, Smits champions ethical AI, ensuring that advanced models deliver impact without compromising on trust or integrity. He has spearheaded initiatives to enhance customer due diligence and behavioral monitoring through cutting-edge analytics. Notably, he led the development of Rabobank’s “household accounts” feature, which uses AI to categorize user spending—transforming raw transactions into personalized financial insights. His leadership blends innovation with accountability, helping Rabobank harness AI to improve both operational outcomes and customer experience.

Dan Priest leads PwC’s U.S. AI strategy as Chief AI Officer, guiding a $1 billion investment in AI to transform client operations and services. With over 25 years in technology, operations, and strategy, he works closely with Fortune 100 companies to co-create AI-powered solutions that scale. Under his leadership, PwC is helping enterprises move from AI experimentation to full-scale implementation. In 2024, Priest focused on proving AI’s business value; in 2025, he’s driving enterprise-wide adoption. He’s a vocal advocate for responsible AI, warning that both hesitancy and haste can cost companies their competitive edge.

As the Global Head of Generative AI at Teleperformance, Danny Kuivenhoven leads enterprise-scale AI transformation that reimagines customer experience. He spearheads the development and deployment of two flagship platforms: StoryfAI, a proprietary machine translation solution that breaks down language barriers across global operations, and TP GenAI, a generative AI engine that enables hyper-personalized interactions across every customer touchpoint.

Danny brings a strategic vision for practical AI deployment—from structured data systems to advanced natural language processing. In a recent interview, he highlighted how technologies like GPT are unlocking new business possibilities in content creation, classification, summarization, and multimedia generation. With a focus on ethical AI and real-world outcomes, Danny is helping global enterprises turn generative AI into measurable customer value.

Daryush Laqab, Chief AI Officer at Ascendion, is spearheading the company’s transformation through cutting-edge AI innovation. Appointed in June 2024, Laqab is responsible for advancing AI capabilities across client solutions, internal operations, and platform development—particularly Ascendion’s flagship AI systems, AVA+ and Metal.

With over 20 years of technology leadership, Laqab brings deep expertise in scaling enterprise AI, driving operational excellence, and evolving software engineering for the AI era. He emphasizes that to truly realize the “future of work,” organizations must rethink how data is leveraged and how software is built—recognizing the disruptive convergence of GenAI models, cloud platforms, and next-generation compute.

David Lloyd is the Chief Data & AI Officer at Dayforce (formerly Ceridian), where he leads the company’s global data and AI strategy. He drives innovation by embedding AI across Dayforce’s product suite—enhancing analytics, intelligence, and predictive capabilities that help organizations unlock the full value of their human capital data.

Lloyd heads the AI Innovation Lab and is a champion of ethical AI and strong governance frameworks. Under his leadership, Dayforce delivers intelligent, data-driven solutions that streamline decision-making and improve workforce outcomes.

A vocal proponent of pragmatic AI, Lloyd emphasizes that successful implementation requires strategic clarity—not just hype. He advocates for a “small AI” approach: using machine learning where appropriate without overengineering. This philosophy has enabled Dayforce to build purpose-built applications that generate real, measurable value for customers.

His work reflects Dayforce’s mission to “Make Work Life Better” through responsible, effective use of AI.

Deep Ratna Srivastav is the Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton, where he leads the firm’s pioneering efforts to embed AI across the financial services ecosystem. As a recognized thought leader, Srivastav oversees AI research, product development, and strategic collaboration with business leaders, clients, and external partners. He is building a world-class AI team and driving adoption of multi-layered intelligence frameworks that unify data, machine learning, and domain expertise to create real business value.

Previously serving as SVP and Head of AI & Digital Transformation, Srivastav architected Franklin Templeton’s enterprise AI vision—enhancing client experience, unlocking operational efficiency, and fueling product innovation. He is also an award-winning academic contributor, having co-authored numerous papers in leading finance journals and earning the Harry M. Markowitz Award for his work on goals-based wealth management. In 2023, he was named Innovator of the Year by WealthTech Americas.

Deepak Agarwal is a trailblazer in enterprise-scale AI, currently serving as Chief AI Officer at LinkedIn. In this role, he leads the charge to advance responsible, human-centric AI across the platform. Previously, as LinkedIn’s VP of Artificial Intelligence, he played a foundational role in shaping the company’s core AI infrastructure and personalization systems. His contributions laid the groundwork for LinkedIn’s current AI-driven capabilities.

Agarwal also served as Chief AI Officer and VP of Consumer & Trust Engineering at Pinterest, where he championed the use of ethical and inclusive AI to enhance user trust. Now back at LinkedIn, he is focused on pushing the boundaries of innovation while embedding empathy and equity into AI at scale.

Dena Al Mansoori serves as the Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e&, where she leads enterprise-wide AI and data strategy to unlock new revenue streams, transform customer experiences, and drive operational excellence. Under her leadership, AI and data are being embedded into the core of e&’s evolution from a regional telecom provider into a global technology powerhouse.

Previously, as Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Dena championed cultural transformation and implemented advanced workplace technologies that enhanced productivity and collaboration. Her unique blend of people leadership and tech expertise positions her at the forefront of AI-driven enterprise transformation.

Di Mayze became the Chief Data & AI Officer (CDAIO) at Marks & Spencer in June 2024, where she leads the retailer’s data and artificial intelligence strategy. With over 25 years of experience across marketing, data, and commercial domains, Di brings a unique blend of strategic vision and operational expertise.

Before joining M&S, Di served as Global Head of Data & AI at WPP, where she spearheaded large-scale, data-driven initiatives for some of the world’s most recognized brands. She has been consistently recognized as an industry leader—named Data IQ’s Data Champion in 2021 and ranked among the Top 100 Most Influential People in Data from 2020 to 2022.

Di’s career is defined by a commitment to responsible data innovation, customer-centric AI, and building high-performing teams that turn data into actionable insights and tangible business value.

Dimitris Lioulias is the Chief Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Officer at du, a leading telecom provider in the UAE. In this dual role, he shapes the company’s strategic vision while leading enterprise-wide AI initiatives that drive innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

With a track record spanning the tech and telecom sectors, Dimitris is recognized for his pragmatic leadership and analytical mindset. He’s known for bringing clarity to complexity—unifying cross-functional teams around shared goals and delivering results with consistency and conviction.

A forward-thinking leader, he champions talent development and collaboration, building high-performance teams that thrive on continuous learning and long-term impact.

Dmitriy Sinitsa is the Chief AI Officer at BI Group, one of Kazakhstan’s leading construction and development firms. Under his leadership, BI Group has emerged as a regional pioneer in AI adoption—aligning with the national "Digital Kazakhstan" initiative. Dmitriy is driving the integration of advanced AI tools to streamline project management, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen on-site safety protocols. His efforts are not only modernizing operations but also setting a new benchmark for digital transformation in the construction industry.

Dr. Debarag Banerjee is the Chief AI and Data Officer at L&T Finance, where he leads the company’s AI-driven transformation across its financial services portfolio. With over 20 years of experience spanning AI, machine learning, and data science, Dr. Banerjee has held senior leadership roles at Agoda (Global Head of Data Science & AI) and Myntra (VP & Head of AI & Data Science).

At L&T Finance, he leads a team of 130+ experts across AI, ML, data science, analytics, and engineering. Under his leadership, the company launched Project Cyclops in 2024—an AI-powered credit underwriting engine designed to enhance accuracy and efficiency in credit decisioning.

Dr. Banerjee’s deep expertise in building scalable AI solutions has played a pivotal role in accelerating innovation and delivering customer-centric B2C lending products in one of India’s leading NBFCs.

With over 14 years of expertise in data and AI, Léa El Samarji serves as the France Ambassador for the Women in AI NGO and as CAIO at Avanade - a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft. A passionate leader, Léa is dedicated to driving innovation, growth, and value for both clients and communities through transformative technologies and solutions. As a trailblazer in generative AI, she is reshaping industries and regions with her strategic vision and execution of AI roadmaps. Dr. El Samarji has also led projects aimed at improving access to government services through the enhancement of virtual agents. One notable initiative involved training virtual assistants to understand local dialects, such as Singlish in Singapore, using advanced speech analytics. This project aimed to reduce bias and increase inclusivity in AI applications.

Dr. Philipp Herzig serves as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at SAP, where he leads the SAP Business AI unit—a global initiative spanning the entire AI value chain from research and product development to customer delivery. Appointed to the role in January 2024, Dr. Herzig has been instrumental in embedding AI across SAP’s enterprise software ecosystem, championing relevant, reliable, and responsible AI. Prior to this, he was SVP and Head of Cross Product Engineering & Experience, where he drove the integration of AI to enhance user experiences and accelerate innovation. His leadership marks a decisive shift in SAP’s AI strategy, ensuring AI is not just an add-on, but a core enabler of business transformation.

Dr. Thomas J. Fuchs became Eli Lilly and Company’s first Chief AI Officer in October 2024. In this pioneering role, he leads enterprise-wide AI strategy across R&D, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercial operations. With a Ph.D. in machine learning from ETH Zurich and a master’s in technical mathematics from Graz Technical University, Dr. Fuchs brings deep expertise at the intersection of AI and healthcare. His mission at Lilly is to harness AI to accelerate drug discovery, improve clinical outcomes, and drive transformative innovation across the pharmaceutical value chain.

Dr. Yannick Lallement is driving the future of banking as the Chief AI Officer at Scotiabank. With a focus on embedding AI into core operations, he leads transformative initiatives that improve customer experiences, streamline internal processes, and unlock business value. Under his leadership, Scotiabank has embraced generative AI tools—such as Microsoft’s M365 Copilot—to boost productivity and reshape knowledge work. Dr. Lallement is a vocal advocate for using GenAI to simplify labor-intensive tasks like summarization, positioning AI as a catalyst for operational efficiency and innovation across the enterprise.

Elad Tsur is the Chief AI Officer at Applied Systems, where he leads the company’s AI innovation strategy across its global insurance technology portfolio. Formerly the co-founder and CEO of Planck, an AI-driven platform transforming commercial insurance underwriting, Tsur joined Applied Systems following its acquisition of Planck in July 2024. With deep expertise in applying artificial intelligence to complex risk and data challenges, Tsur is at the forefront of advancing AI adoption across the insurance sector.

As Chief Data & AI Officer at Air Liquide, Mangeant leads the company’s global data and AI strategy, aligning advanced technologies with the group’s most critical strategic priorities. He oversees a team of 150 experts driving innovation across the industrial ecosystem. At the "AI for Industry" summit, Mangeant shared Air Liquide’s development of a transversal AI methodology—a company-wide approach to ensure transparency, trust, and ethical deployment of AI. This governance framework emphasizes responsible AI integration across industrial processes, reinforcing Air Liquide’s leadership in safe and impactful AI adoption.

Fredrik Backner serves as the global head of enterprise data and AI at Nokia, where he oversees strategy, operations, and value delivery across data, ML, BI, and GenAI platforms. Recruited to modernize and expand Nokia’s CDAO organization, he spent his first 18 months scaling the team, upgrading cloud and data infrastructure, and accelerating AI product delivery.

Fredrik leads Nokia’s GenAI efforts, advancing large language model (LLM) platforms, GPU capabilities, and innovative enterprise use cases. In early 2023, he launched one of the world’s first enterprise LLM Gateways—a secure, scalable platform enabling fine-tuning, RAG, and API integrations. Today, it powers GenAI capabilities for over 100 internal teams.

Later that year, he introduced NokiaGPT, a GenAI assistant for enterprise search, productivity, and code generation. With over 60,000 employees actively using the tool to build no-code RAG and AI agents, Fredrik’s work has sparked a cultural shift—driving automation, innovation, and significant efficiency gains across the company.

Fu-Ming Guo is the Chief Architect of AI/ML at Visa, where he leads the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning across the company’s services. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of engineering and AI, Fu-Ming has driven innovations spanning natural language understanding, computer vision, smart hardware, embedded systems, and ML infrastructure. An alumnus of MIT DEDP and Northeastern Engineering, he has spearheaded both research and engineering initiatives—building deep learning compilers, high-performance distributed systems, and scalable ML Ops pipelines. His multidisciplinary expertise makes him a key force behind Visa’s AI-driven transformation.

With over 13 years at Edelman, Gavin Spicer has consistently driven innovation at the intersection of technology, brand, and reputation. In 2016, he launched Assembly in the UK, unifying Edelman’s Microsoft-focused efforts into a high-performing, audience-centric team. His deep expertise in consumer technology and integrated marketing has led to award-winning campaigns for major global brands, including multiple Cannes Lions honors. Appointed as Edelman UK's first Chief AI Officer in September 2024, Gavin now spearheads the firm’s AI strategy—embedding AI into client solutions, advancing new AI-powered products like Trust Stream, and scaling AI integration across Edelman's UK operations.

Before joining T-Mobile, Ries served as CEO of Deep Sync and led LiveRamp’s B2B division, bringing a wealth of leadership experience from the data and technology sectors. His deep expertise in data management and AI has played a pivotal role in shaping T-Mobile’s advanced technology initiatives. At T-Mobile, Ries is driving the integration of cutting-edge AI into customer experiences and operational processes, aligning innovation with business impact.

Greg Ulrich is the Chief AI and Data Officer at Mastercard, where he leads the company's global strategy for embedding AI and data across its operations. His role spans both internal innovation and customer-facing AI applications, with a focus on strong enterprise-wide governance.

Prior to stepping into this role in 2024, Ulrich served as EVP of Corporate Strategy and M&A, steering Mastercard’s global growth initiatives, acquisitions, and Data & Services innovation.

In a conversation with Emerging Tech Brew, Ulrich shared Mastercard’s use of AI in fraud detection—where machine learning models assess transaction risk—and in reducing false positives, enhancing the customer experience. He also emphasized the importance of coordinated AI deployment across departments to ensure efficiency, scale, and responsible innovation.

Guillaume Laporte is the Chief AI Officer at Foundever, where he drives the company’s global AI strategy and ensures alignment across cross-functional teams. He oversees AI roadmap development, goal-setting, and resource allocation to accelerate AI adoption across the organization.

Before joining Foundever in 2023, Guillaume co-founded Mindsay, a conversational AI platform focused on automating customer-facing operations. After Mindsay was acquired by Laiye in 2022, he served as General Manager of Chatbot International, scaling global AI SaaS offerings.

At Foundever, Guillaume is spearheading efforts to blend AI technology with human expertise—enhancing customer experience through advanced AI chatbots, automation tools, and a decade-strong foundation in AI innovation. His leadership is transforming how Foundever delivers intelligent, personalized support at scale.

Hasit Trivedi is the President and Chief Digital & AI Officer at Firstsource Solutions, appointed in March 2024. He leads the company’s digital transformation strategy, with a focus on platforms, data and analytics, intelligent automation, and AI ecosystems.

With nearly 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Hasit has played a pivotal role in building and scaling AI, automation, and platform capabilities at top-tier Indian systems integrators. He is a recognized contributor to the global AI community, having served on intergovernmental working groups including the UK–India Responsible and Trustworthy AI initiative and the GPAI SME panel on AI and Data Governance.

Hasit is known for driving practical, scalable AI applications that enhance operational efficiency, governance, and customer experience across industries.

Helius Guimaraes is the Chief Data & AI Officer at Fonterra, a global leader in dairy nutrition. He spearheads the company’s data and AI strategy, applying advanced analytics and machine learning to streamline operations and enhance productivity. One standout initiative under his leadership has saved Fonterra the equivalent of 150 years of manual effort by using AI to interpret and act on historical production data.

Committed to ensuring both innovation and security, Helius has championed the use of Microsoft Purview to strengthen Fonterra’s data management and governance frameworks. This dual focus has amplified IT service delivery and improved data accessibility for employees across the organization. As he puts it, “Leveraging Microsoft Purview technologies has not only fortified our data and security posture but also amplified our IT services, enhancing accessibility for our workforce.”

With a vision for ethical, scalable AI adoption, Helius is positioning Fonterra as a leader in the responsible application of AI in the global food and agriculture sector.

Huw Kwon is a globally recognized AI leader who has built and led four of the world’s top AI Centers of Excellence, delivering beautifully engineered, scalable solutions that drive real business impact. As Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, he spearheaded an enterprise transformation that earned a No. 2 ranking in Forrester’s AI Services report—second only to McKinsey. Before that, Huw was a senior AI expert and Associate Partner at McKinsey, advising Fortune 500 C-Suites and leading AI programs across industries. Earlier in his career, he founded Accenture’s first Data Science COE, laying the foundation for enterprise-scale AI adoption. His work spans financial services, automotive, and retail, with a proven ability to transform complex data systems into measurable business outcomes.

Hélène Jonquoy is the Chief Digital, Data & AI Officer at The Adecco Group, where she is spearheading the responsible integration of AI into global workforce solutions. With a strong belief in augmenting—rather than replacing—human connections, she leads initiatives that prioritize collaboration between technology and talent. In a November 2023 interview, Hélène highlighted the group’s commitment to ethical AI, citing innovations like CV Maker, an AI-powered resume assistant that helps job seekers craft professional resumes and simplifies the application process. Under her leadership, AI serves to enhance recruiter-candidate interactions and streamline operational efficiency, while upholding the human-first values at the core of Adecco’s mission.

Jeff Boudreau, Dell Technologies’ first Chief AI Officer, is driving the company’s enterprise-wide AI and data strategy. Appointed in September 2023, he’s leading the charge to scale generative AI and deliver business impact across Dell’s global operations. Formerly the President of Dell’s Infrastructure Solutions Group, Boudreau brought deep technical and operational expertise into the role.

Upon stepping into his CAIO position, Boudreau assessed nearly 800 internal AI concepts, introducing a strategic framework grounded in business growth, productivity, and customer experience. This led to the selection of 36 priority use cases across four core domains.

As head of Dell’s Center for AI Innovation, he oversees initiatives spanning governance, education, and policy, while accelerating AI integration across Dell’s product portfolio and partnerships. His blend of infrastructure leadership and AI vision makes him a key architect of Dell’s next-generation innovation.

Jeffrey Yau is the Chief Data and AI Officer at Fanatics Collectibles, where he spearheads the company’s data strategy and AI innovation. With a focus on building scalable data infrastructure, he leads cross-functional teams in data science and engineering to unlock business value across the organization. One standout initiative under his leadership is the use of generative AI to revolutionize the design process for sports trading cards—dramatically reducing time-to-market while maintaining creative integrity. Previously, Yau has held influential roles applying advanced analytics and machine learning to drive growth and operational efficiency.

Jonathan Neubourg is the Chief Digital, Data & AI Officer at Belfius, where he steers the bank’s digital transformation and AI strategy to deliver smarter, more customer-centric banking services. In a featured podcast episode, Neubourg shares his journey from electronics engineering to executive leadership, highlighting his focus on aligning innovation with business strategy. Under his leadership, Belfius has embraced a mobile-first approach—with over 2 million customers using the mobile app daily—and tackled the internal challenges of adopting new technologies. Neubourg emphasizes the importance of keeping digital efforts grounded in customer needs while building organizational alignment around AI and data-driven change.

Julie De Moyer was appointed Chief Data and AI Officer at LVMH in March 2024. She leads data, analytics, and AI innovation across more than 15 iconic beauty brands, focusing on enhancing brand desirability, deepening consumer relationships, and augmenting human intelligence throughout the product value chain.

Prior to joining LVMH, Julie served as Director of Strategy and Innovation for EMEA at Nike, where she shaped marketplace strategy across the region. Her work emphasized speed, convenience, sustainability, and profitability—balancing consumer impact with operational excellence.

Jun Yoshida has been a driving force behind Hitachi’s AI evolution for over two decades. After joining the company in 1998, he launched its AI/Big Data Utilization Business in 2012, spearheading major data-driven initiatives. By 2021, as co-leader of the Lumada Data Science Lab, he focused on scaling AI innovation and cultivating digital talent. Now serving as General Manager of Data & Design in the Digital Engineering Business Unit and Head of the Generative AI Center, Yoshida is leading Hitachi’s enterprise-wide integration of generative AI. Under his leadership, the Generative AI Center—established in May 2023—unites AI researchers, data scientists, and cross-functional experts to operationalize GenAI, enabling continuous value creation across the company and its customers.

Keyur Desai is the Global Vice President and Chief Data, Analytics, and AI Officer at Herbalife Nutrition, where he spearheads enterprise-wide data and AI initiatives that accelerate innovation and optimize performance. With a career spanning leadership roles at TD Ameritrade, Teradata, MicroStrategy, Attensity, and Informatica, Desai brings a wealth of experience in architecting scalable analytics strategies that deliver measurable business impact. His work bridges cutting-edge AI with practical execution—empowering global teams to make smarter, faster decisions through data.

Kim Hales serves as the Chief Data and AI Officer at NRG Energy, where he leads the company’s enterprise-wide AI and data strategy. A catalyst for digital transformation, Kim has championed the integration of AI into NRG’s core operations—unlocking new efficiencies, enhancing decision-making, and driving innovation. Notably, under his leadership, NRG implemented its first-ever AI policy, setting a strong foundation for responsible AI governance and future scalability. His efforts continue to shape the company’s AI-first vision for the energy sector.

Kristin Milchanowski leads AI, data, analytics, and robotics strategy at BMO Financial Group, where she’s crafting a transformative AI roadmap to unlock business value across the enterprise. Since joining in October 2024, she has focused on embedding responsible data governance and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. A global AI leader with over 20 years of experience—largely in the financial sector—Milchanowski previously served as a Global Innovation Partner at EY, specializing in AI, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies.

She holds a PhD in Decision Sciences and is an Associate Fellow in AI at the University of Oxford. In a recent Reuters Next talk, she stressed that while AI is streamlining operations like report generation, monetizing AI’s impact remains a key challenge. Her current focus? Precision use cases like trade optimization and client acquisition that move beyond productivity into profit generation.

Lan Guan is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Accenture, where she partners with global enterprises to shape transformative data and AI strategies that fuel growth and innovation. She also leads the Accenture Center for Advanced AI, empowering organizations to scale AI adoption through deep technical expertise, reusable assets, and industry-specific solutions.

A champion of responsible AI, Guan emphasizes the need to move beyond isolated pilots and toward scaled enterprise impact. She advocates for AI-powered reinvention built on a foundation of cloud, data, and AI, and calls for organizations to prioritize workforce reskilling to thrive in the generative AI era. Under her leadership, initiatives like Accenture’s AI Refinery for Industry are accelerating time-to-value by helping companies rapidly deploy AI agents tailored to their unique business challenges.

Luke Gee leads the AI and Analytics function at TD Bank Group, where he drives the strategic adoption of AI and data science to deliver better outcomes for customers and colleagues. With over two decades of global experience in banking and engineering, Luke has held leadership roles across product, analytics, and risk. As former VP of Retail Products, he managed checking, savings, and overdraft portfolios for 10 million customers. He is known for building high-performing teams and delivering impactful AI initiatives across commercial, marketing, and risk functions.

Under his leadership, TD Bank launched multiple generative AI pilots in 2024, supporting both customer service agents and engineering teams. These initiatives aim to streamline experiences and accelerate software development. “Generative AI is transformative,” says Gee. “Its potential to revolutionize how we deliver for our colleagues and customers is incredible.”

Mahesh Calavai is the Chief Digital and AI Officer at TVS Motors, where he leads the company’s enterprise-wide AI and digital transformation initiatives. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in leveraging data and emerging technologies to unlock operational efficiency and fuel innovation. At TVS, Calavai's portfolio spans consumer engagement platforms, extended enterprise systems, industrial IoT, and new product development. His team applies predictive and prescriptive AI algorithms at production scale, delivering real-time analytics that accelerate decision-making and drive tangible business outcomes.

Before stepping into his current role as Chief AI Officer, Mangesh Patil served as Chief Analytics Officer at HCA Healthcare, where he led the development of AI-powered tools that improved both patient care and operational performance. Prior to that, he headed AI/ML solutions and data platforms at Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, where he focused on scaling enterprise-grade AI products across complex systems. Patil brings deep experience in operationalizing AI at scale across healthcare and consumer sectors, with a track record of turning data into measurable impact.

Manish Pandya is a pioneering force in AI-driven customer service transformation. As Senior Vice President of Digital at TaskUs, he leads the company's global AI strategy, focusing on delivering operational efficiency, personalization, and responsible AI deployment. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Pandya emphasizes the importance of continuous feedback loops and human-in-the-loop oversight to refine generative AI (GenAI) systems.

In a recent webinar with Dr. Paul Dongha (Head of Responsible AI at NatWest), Pandya stressed the need to "look at all the interactions, rate them, and use them to iterate and improve your application." He has also explored GenAI’s ability to automate routine tasks and enhance customer experiences—while cautioning that its success hinges on selecting the right tools and implementation strategy.

In a recent conversation with PixieBrix CEO Todd Schiller, Pandya shared his belief in AI’s role as a business accelerant: “Generative AI can deliver big results for our clients… Amazon Bedrock provides us the time to value in terms of implementation.” With a track record of building strategic partnerships and scaling GenAI responsibly, Pandya continues to shape the future of intelligent customer engagement.

Marie Cappelaere is a trailblazer at the forefront of AI innovation in retail. As Chief AI Officer at Boulanger—one of France’s leading home electronics and appliance retailers—Marie is reshaping the customer experience through cutting-edge data and AI strategies. With a clear vision for operational transformation, she spearheads initiatives that personalize the shopper journey, optimize supply chains, and unlock new business models. Her leadership bridges technical expertise with commercial impact, positioning Boulanger as a leader in AI-driven retail innovation.

Marko Topalović is the Chief AI Officer at Clario and Co-Founder of ArtiQ, a pioneering medical software company advancing respiratory diagnostics through artificial intelligence. At ArtiQ, Marko led the development of cutting-edge tools that enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions—empowering traditional medical devices with intelligent software.

In April 2024, Clario, a global leader in healthcare research and technology, acquired ArtiQ. Marko assumed a dual role post-acquisition, continuing as ArtiQ’s CEO while spearheading Clario’s AI strategy as Chief AI Officer. With deep expertise in clinical AI and a passion for improving patient outcomes, Marko plays a critical role in scaling AI innovation across both organizations.

Dr. Martin Stumpe is the Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at Danaher Corporation, where he leads the enterprise-wide AI strategy, capability development, and execution. Since joining in June 2024, he has focused on driving innovation across Danaher’s portfolio, from AI-powered imaging instruments to in silico molecule design.

Dr. Stumpe brings a distinguished background in applied AI. At Tempus, he served as Chief of AI, advancing the frontiers of precision medicine. Prior to that, he founded Google’s Cancer Pathology project, pioneering AI models to improve cancer detection and grading. His early work also included contributions to NASA’s Kepler mission during his time at Ames Research Center.

With a Ph.D. in Computational & Theoretical Physics from the Max Planck Institute, Dr. Stumpe is known for transforming cutting-edge research into real-world AI applications. His leadership continues to shape how AI enhances product performance, productivity, and patient outcomes at scale.

Matt Armstrong-Barnes is the Chief Technology Officer for Artificial Intelligence at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), where he leads the development and deployment of transformative AI and data science solutions across industries. With more than 25 years of experience—including a decade at HPE—Matt combines deep technical expertise with a strategic vision for enterprise AI adoption. He is a recognized thought leader on sustainable AI, governance, and ethics, and has authored several papers exploring the real-world challenges organizations face when operationalizing AI at scale.

Mike Gerhard, Chief Data and AI Officer at BDO USA, spearheads the firm’s AI strategy, driving innovation to elevate audit quality and modernize accounting services. A vocal proponent of ethical and transparent AI, Gerhard emphasizes the critical importance of understanding how large language models are trained—ensuring trust, accountability, and alignment with human values. His approach centers on augmenting human capability, not replacing it, with a focus on keeping people at the heart of AI solutions. Under his leadership, BDO is not just adopting AI—it’s shaping a responsible framework for its future.

Mike Mason has been a driving force at Thoughtworks since 2003, playing a key role in shaping the company’s technology vision and client impact. As Global Head of Technology from 2017, he led major global initiatives to scale internal capabilities and deliver transformational results for clients.

In June 2023, Mike was named Chief AI Officer, where he now spearheads Thoughtworks’ generative AI strategy. He is passionate about helping organizations embrace this “once-in-a-generation” technology shift, guiding both internal teams and clients to harness AI for real business transformation. With a focus on embedding AI into software development processes, Mike’s leadership is enabling enterprises to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and build future-ready systems.

Nils Janus is the Chief AI Officer at Covestro, a global leader in high-performance polymer materials. At the forefront of Covestro’s digital transformation, Janus drives the strategic adoption of artificial intelligence to optimize complex manufacturing processes, boost operational efficiency, and unlock new avenues for innovation. With a deep focus on the industrial application of AI, he champions the technology’s potential to reshape the chemical sector—making operations smarter, faster, and more sustainable.

As Global Head of Data & AI at NEORIS, Kaldero leads a global network of teams spanning Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. He oversees operations across 16 countries and more than 26 offices, driving innovation at scale. With a mission to deliver meaningful business impact, Kaldero empowers clients, partners, and communities through transformative, AI-powered solutions that elevate performance, optimize processes, and unlock new possibilities.

In May 2024, DLA Piper named Niresh Rajah its first-ever Chief Data and AI Officer, signaling a bold commitment to embedding AI and data science into legal services. Rajah brings over 20 years of experience from leadership roles at Danske Bank, Barclays, Lloyds, and Grant Thornton, where he led transformative digital and AI initiatives. At DLA Piper, he is driving the adoption of data-centric and generative AI solutions across the firm’s operations and client offerings. His appointment supports DLA Piper’s broader innovation efforts, including Aiscencion (AI-powered cartel detection) and TOKO (a digital asset and legal AI platform). Rajah also leads a 100-person AI and data team collaborating with clients on innovation, compliance, and regulatory influence.

Dr. Nitzan Mekel-Bobrov became eBay’s first Chief AI Officer in 2021, evolving from the company’s previous chief scientist role. He is responsible for shaping and executing eBay’s enterprise-wide AI strategy, focused on elevating the user experience for both buyers and sellers. Under his leadership, eBay has pioneered innovations such as semantic search recommenders, visual understanding tools, and AI-generated product content. His team has introduced practical solutions including 3D product imaging, natural language search optimization, and intelligent content creation for complex categories like electronics and automotive parts. These AI-led advancements have helped position eBay as a leader in marketplace innovation and personalization.

Oodaye Shukla is the Chief AI, Analytics, and Data Officer at Havas, where he spearheads the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare marketing and advanced analytics. His career began at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, developing neural network models for medical applications. He later moved into the telecom sector, contributing to advanced optical systems at Lucent Technologies and Siemens Telecom. At Lockheed Martin, Shukla led pioneering work using machine learning to analyze healthcare databases, with a focus on detecting undiagnosed rare disease patients. With a unique blend of domain expertise across healthcare, telecom, and defense, Shukla continues to drive transformative AI applications in highly regulated industries.

As Chief Digital Officer at Atos Tech Foundations, Vergé led a sweeping digital transformation aimed at simplifying and modernizing the company’s technology infrastructure. Under his leadership, Atos streamlined operations, advanced its analytics capabilities, and nurtured a culture of experimentation across teams. Vergé championed the integration of cutting-edge technologies into core business functions—most notably, deploying an Azure OpenAI Generative AI backend and frontend, piloting Microsoft Copilot, and driving the development of intuitive, data-driven user interfaces. His work reflects a bold vision for operational efficiency and innovation through AI.

Osvaldo Aranha is the Chief Data & AI Officer at CSU Digital, where he leads the company’s AI strategy to drive operational transformation and elevate digital experiences across payments, loyalty, and infrastructure services. With a proven track record in deploying AI to create real business impact, Aranha brings deep expertise from prior leadership roles at Deloitte, where he served as Director of Generative AI, and at Microsoft, where he led Azure’s Data & AI business in Brazil. His background also includes strategic roles in business transformation and IT consulting at Find HR, Michael Page International, and Kroll. Osvaldo is recognized for bridging advanced AI capabilities with enterprise needs—accelerating innovation, efficiency, and client value.

Parminder Bhatia is the Chief AI Officer at GE HealthCare, where he spearheads enterprise-wide AI strategy and execution. Named one of AI Magazine’s Top 10 Chief AI Officers in 2023, Bhatia leads the development and deployment of foundational models and generative AI to power innovation across the healthcare ecosystem. His leadership drives the integration of AI across the lifecycle of GE HealthCare’s medical devices—from R&D to manufacturing to real-world application.

Bhatia plays a pivotal role in applying AI to improve clinical outcomes and operational performance. He oversees the creation of specialized AI platforms designed to enhance patient care, reduce inefficiencies, and enable scalable, data-driven decision-making. His work not only strengthens GE HealthCare’s technological leadership but also advances the broader mission of transforming healthcare through ethical, impactful AI.

Parveen Kumar Jiterwal is the Chief AI and Innovation Officer at VFS Global, where he spearheads the integration of cutting-edge technologies to modernize visa and consular services. He has overseen the development of VFS Global’s proprietary large language model, built in-house to ensure strict data security and ethical standards.

Parveen is a champion of responsible AI, prioritizing data privacy, regulatory compliance, and human oversight. He works closely with client governments to ensure transparency and accountability in AI deployment. His leadership has driven the rollout of AI-powered chatbots to improve customer experience and back-office automation to boost operational efficiency.

A strong advocate for trustworthy AI, Parveen partners with institutions such as the Responsible AI Institute to promote bias mitigation, fairness, and transparency across the AI lifecycle.

Before stepping into his current role as SVP of Emerging Technology and Innovation, Drennan served as the Chief Data Science and AI Officer. He is a vocal advocate for using AI to augment human capabilities—not replace them. His leadership has advanced AI adoption across the enterprise, from optimizing underwriting and claims handling to boosting everyday productivity through intelligent, desk-based tools. Drennan’s vision centers on responsible AI integration that enhances decision-making across all job functions.

As Chief Data & AI Officer at CIMB, Southeast Asia’s fifth-largest bank, Pedro Uria-Recio leads enterprise-wide AI and data initiatives that power the bank’s digital transformation. With a sharp focus on aligning business strategy with AI innovation, he has overseen the deployment of advanced machine learning solutions that enhance customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and personalize services at scale. His leadership continues to position CIMB at the forefront of AI adoption in the financial services sector.

Philippe Rambach is the Senior Vice President and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Schneider Electric, where he leads the company’s global AI strategy to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and drive sustainability. Since joining Schneider Electric in 2010 via the acquisition of AREVA, Rambach has championed scalable AI initiatives that generate actionable insights from data—benefiting both internal operations and customer solutions. He is a vocal advocate for the democratization of AI, emphasizing the potential of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.ai to empower non-technical users. Rambach sees GenAI as a catalyst for enhancing human-machine interaction and unlocking new, knowledge-driven product capabilities.

Dr. Phong Nguyen is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at FPT Software, where he spearheads the company’s global AI vision and partnerships. With deep roots in research, Dr. Nguyen was previously an AI researcher at Hitachi Central Research Laboratory in Japan, earning eight patents and recognition as one of Hitachi’s Top 50 young inventors. His leadership includes directing AI at Tokyo Techies and conducting research at Mila, Canada’s leading AI institute.

In 2023, Dr. Nguyen played a pivotal role in forging a high-impact partnership between FPT and Landing AI, cementing FPT’s strategic position in the Asia-Pacific AI ecosystem. This collaboration brought renowned AI expert Andrew Ng on board as an advisor to FPT Education’s K-12 AI curriculum initiative. Through his global engagements, Dr. Nguyen has advanced FPT’s influence in the AI space—most notably securing its place as a founding member of the AI Alliance, alongside Meta, IBM, and top academic institutions.

Prag Sharma leads Citigroup’s Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE), where he champions the responsible development and deployment of AI across the global organization. As one of only 10 Citi Tech Fellows, he brings deep expertise and trusted leadership to one of the world’s largest financial institutions.

Under his guidance, Citi has established enterprise-wide best practices in AI, with a strong emphasis on Governance, Risk & Controls, and scalable technology frameworks. Prag has been instrumental in modernizing the bank’s infrastructure and tooling to support advanced AI capabilities and ensure seamless integration across lines of business.

His strategic leadership has accelerated the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions, driving innovation in operations, compliance, and customer engagement across Citi’s global footprint.

Before joining ADP, Gopalakrishnan held a series of influential technology leadership roles across financial services, media, and academia. As Group Chief Technology Officer at Sky Group, she championed rapid innovation and responsible AI adoption across the organization. From 2018 to 2021, she served as CIO for Bank of America’s Consumer Digital Banking division, where she led transformative digital initiatives. Earlier, she was Chief Digital & Information Officer at Boston Private, overseeing enterprise technology strategy. Her previous experience includes senior technology roles at Harvard University, Fidelity Investments, and Thomson Reuters—demonstrating a consistent focus on leveraging data, digital platforms, and AI to modernize operations and enhance customer experiences.

Before joining U.S. Bank, Prashant led Allstate’s AI Center of Excellence, where he spearheaded intelligent automation initiatives and built next-generation AI-driven platforms. His career also includes pivotal leadership roles at Capital One and Staples, where he designed and scaled advanced analytics ecosystems and data strategies that drove measurable business impact. With a proven track record of transforming enterprise operations through AI, Prashant brings deep expertise in operationalizing AI at scale.

Raghu Kulkarni was appointed Global Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Equifax in May 2024, where he leads EFX.AI and oversees the company’s global data science labs. With more than 18 years of experience in financial services, Kulkarni previously served as SVP and Chief Data Sciences Officer at Discover, spearheading AI and ML initiatives across credit underwriting, fraud detection, marketing, collections, AML, and operations.

Since joining Equifax, Kulkarni has accelerated the company’s AI integration strategy. In 2023, 70% of new scores and models were AI-driven—a figure that surged to 85% by Q1 2024, exceeding Equifax’s target of 80%. His leadership reflects a sharp focus on operationalizing AI at scale to drive product innovation, enhance risk management, and deliver smarter customer solutions.

Rahul Bhotika is the Chief AI Officer at UnitedHealth Group, where he has led enterprise-wide AI and machine learning efforts since June 2022—transforming healthcare delivery through data-driven insights and automation. Prior to joining UnitedHealth, he spent eight years at Amazon as Director of Computer Vision Research for AWS AI-ML, spearheading innovations in image-based search and computer vision infrastructure. Earlier in his career, Bhotika spent six years at GE Global Research as Portfolio Director for Healthcare IT and Manager of the Image Analytics Lab, where he advanced AI applications in medical imaging. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Rochester and a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Delhi.

Rashmi Misra, Chief AI Officer at Analog Devices, joined the company in April 2024 to lead its AI innovation strategy. With deep expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, she is focused on accelerating innovation, enhancing engineering and manufacturing productivity, and advancing intelligent edge solutions.

Prior to joining Analog Devices, Rashmi was the General Manager of AI, Data, and Emerging Technologies at Microsoft, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategy for Azure and other core business units. She also led global AI partnerships and was instrumental in establishing Microsoft's landmark collaboration with OpenAI.

Renan Moreira de Oliveira is a visionary technology leader at PicPay, where he drives innovation across AI, personalization, and product platforms. As the architect behind PicPay’s AI-powered virtual assistants and recommendation engines, Renan leads efforts that enhance user engagement at scale. He also oversees the company’s internationally recognized work in conversational generative AI, as well as advanced search capabilities that power seamless customer experiences. With deep expertise in machine learning, cloud technologies, and scalable infrastructure, Renan is shaping the future of digital finance through AI-driven transformation.

As Chief Data and AI Officer at Newcross, Chillvers leads a data-first digital transformation strategy, embedding AI across operations to drive efficiency and workforce adoption. Under his leadership, Newcross modernized its data infrastructure for real-time insights and launched smart-matching algorithms that significantly improved shift acceptance rates. Chillvers brings deep expertise from prior leadership roles at Sainsbury’s, Virgin, The Guardian, and OVO Energy, where he specialized in data governance, advanced analytics, and scalable AI implementations.

Dr. Ramesh Katra is the Global Chief AI Officer and a Technical Fellow at Medtronic, where he leads the company’s enterprise AI Center of Excellence. With over 25 years of experience in engineering and innovation, he is driving the next generation of AI-powered medical technologies. Dr. Katra is known for scaling complex global R&D programs and delivering strategic, cross-functional AI initiatives. His contributions include the development of AccuRhythm AI, a breakthrough solution that improves cardiac monitoring accuracy by reducing false positives via cloud-based algorithms. He has also played a pivotal role in embedding AI into Medtronic’s surgical robotics platforms, advancing surgical precision and enabling more personalized patient care. His expertise spans AI strategy, competitive analysis, and global innovation leadership in the medtech space.

As a leader in AI innovation at EY, Madanes co-chairs the firm's Large Language Model (LLM) Center of Excellence and spearheads the AI startup ecosystem. His work focuses on scaling trusted AI and machine learning solutions to enhance client services and enable enterprise transformation. Prior to EY, Madanes led business incubation at eBay Europe, where he launched 0-to-1 products for the core marketplace. Earlier in his career at Skype, he served as Chief Product Strategist and GM of Product Design, driving three consecutive years of 100% year-over-year growth in revenue, profit, and user adoption. Madanes is a passionate advocate for the strategic use of AI to help organizations become more agile, intelligent, and resilient in an increasingly complex world.