Visionaries and trailblazers are shaping the future of how businesses are, and will be, leveraging artificial intelligence for business growth, career fulfillment, and competitive advantage. These leaders are paving the way for how businesses use AI to stay ahead. They are leading the way in aligning AI initiatives with business goals, enhancing decision-making processes and driving digital transformation across industries.
These thought leaders offer valuable insights into how AI can transform business, along with the ethical aspects that guide its development:
Call Al-Dhahbib
Why: A globally recognized data scientist revolutionizing the implementation of AI in regulated industries, driving innovation and ethical AI practices for 100 Fortune 500 companies.
Cal Al-Dhubaib is a globally recognized data scientist and entrepreneur specializing in the implementation of AI in highly regulated sectors. Additionally as an AI and data science leader, he brings expertise in privacy-first data, analytics, and AI solutions to 100 Fortune 500 companies. Al-Zhabib's background includes founding Pandata, known for responsible AI design and development, which was acquired by Further in March 2024. His insights on AI ethics, change management and data literacy have been featured in publications such as Forbes and AI Business News.
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Andrew O
Why: A technological innovator who counters the impact of digital transformation and cultural evolution.
Andrew AU is the Managing Partner at Intercept, a globally recognized B2B marketing agency focused on the tech sector. Working with big names like Microsoft, SAP, and others, his role is all about strategy and AI integration at the agency. At the age of 22, he joined the Entrepreneur Organization. He also landed in Forbes' 30 under 30, and received 50+ B2B marketing awards. Au is a go-to speaker on digital innovation and AI, and has shared keynote presentations on stages at ADP, Microsoft, and more. His expertise and dynamic ideas have attracted major media outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, Tech Insider, Bloomberg and BNN.
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Sandy Carter
Why: A top AI and blockchain expert, driving innovation and empowering women to find their roles in Web3 and AI.
Sandy Carter is a powerhouse in the world of technology, AI, and blockchain. She is recognized by CNN as one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Tech and a Top 10 Responsible AI Leader. Carter is currently the COO at Unstoppable Domains and the founder of Unstoppable Women of Web3 and AI. Carter is also the author of the best-selling book “The Tiger and The Rabbit: Harnessing the Power of the WEB3, and AI for Business Success.”
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Sharon Gai
Why: Learn from a digital transformation expert with a decade of experience, and see why he's the leading voice in retail and AI.
Bringing a decade of e-commerce expertise, Sharon Gai is a culture fluid pro in digital transformation and AI. His impressive background includes advising brands and heads of state on digital strategies during his time at Alibaba. Gai's expertise has been sought after by major organizations such as TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, and LVMH. Recognized as one of RETHINK Retail's Top Retail Experts of 2024 and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Public Speaking in 2023, Gai brings a wealth of expertise to the intersection of AI and retail.
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Lisa Gately
Why: An analyst deep in the world of marketing and B2B tech who understands what marketers and business leaders need.
Lisa Gately, a principal analyst at Forrester, helps B2B organizations build and optimize content engines for creative AI development and better customer experiences. With over 20 years of experience in marketing leadership at B2B tech companies, she guides leaders and marketers on AI use cases, aligning teams for better results, and content marketing, strategy, Specializes in operations, services marketing, and customer marketing.
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Brett Harris
Why: A leader in understanding, piloting and scaling programs to help brands grow with improved technologies in an ethical and cost-effective way.
Brett Harris brings more than 20 years of experience supporting brands, retailers, and B2B clients in developing strategic communication channels and technologies. As a member of SGK's leadership team, Harris drives the alignment of resources to empower clients, offering insightful leadership and advanced practices. In his current role, Harris has executive responsibility for the development of SGK's generative AI solutions, including leadership of SGK's AI Council. Harris uses his experience to guide the SGK Council in ways that promote the effective, ethical and empowering use of AI technology.
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Tim Hayden
Why: Visionary CEOs, whose innovative strategies have taken brands like Facebook, Google, and IBM to new heights.
Tim Hayden brings a wealth of experience as the founder and CEO of Brain+Trust, a strategic consultancy that helps brands leverage first-party data and AI to drive revenue. His background includes leadership roles at Zignal Labs and Edelman Digital, where he worked with tech giants such as Facebook, Google, and IBM. Hayden's expertise has driven transformation for major brands such as Dell, McDonald's, Shell and Walmart, making him a valuable voice in the AI ​​and marketing space.
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Jessica Hariha
Why: A pioneer in marketing AI literacy and responsible adoption, currently leading AI strategy at Jasper.
With 20 years of experience challenging the status quo in marketing, Jessica Hariha currently serves as the Head of Marketing AI Strategy and Transformation at Jasper. She is all about promoting informed and responsible use of AI in marketing teams, making her a true trailblazer. Hreha's background includes founding VMware's Marketing AI Council, which measured responsible AI literacy among more than 750 global marketers. His mission to empower marketers in the AI ​​age makes his insights especially valuable to those looking to transform their organizations.
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Robert Hrinewicz
Why: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling market strategies that resonate with broad audiences.
A seasoned professional whose career spans technology and marketing within the AI ​​industry, Robert Hryniewicz leads the GTM and product marketing efforts for enterprise AI at Cloudera, focusing on Fortune 2000 companies in the hybrid cloud space. do With a Masters in Robotics and AI from Case Western Reserve University, he brings over a decade of experience from Silicon Valley and currently lives and works in Cleveland, OH. Starting with a strong technical foundation, Robert played a key role in key projects including contributing to the development of autonomous vehicles for the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007. As a key contributor to the widespread adoption of AI across various industries.
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Greg Kahlstrom
Why: A marketing technology leader and best-selling author, known for guiding global brands through digital transformation.
Greg Kihlström is a best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who helps advise top companies with marketing technology, customer experience, and digital transformation. With experience as a two-time CEO and co-founder, he has grown companies organically and through acquisitions. Its customers? Big names like Adidas, Coca-Cola, Dell, FedEx, and Starbucks. Greg also holds an MBA from the Quantitative School of Business and Technology and teaches at the Association of National Advertisers School of Marketing.
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Christopher S. Paine
Why: Expert in cutting-edge AI and machine learning strategies, co-founder of Trust Insights and a recognized analytics authority.
As an authority on analytics, digital marketing, and machine learning, Christopher S. Penn has defined five key areas in the marketing industry. Co-founder and Chief Data Scientist at Trust Insights, Penn is responsible for building products and services that leverage AI and machine learning to inform marketing strategies. His accolades include being a six-time IBM Champion in IBM Data and AI and co-hosting the award-winning Marketing Over Coffee podcast. Pan's expertise is further enhanced by his multiple certifications including IBM Watson Machine Learning and Google Analytics.
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Katie Robert
Why: AI specializes in compliance and governance, focusing on strategic and operational excellence.
As CEO of Trust Insights, Katie Robert knows her stuff when it comes to compliance, governance and change management in the AI ​​landscape. He is all about strategic planning, marketing ops, and market research. Robert's background includes building multi-million dollar businesses in the marketing technology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Its focus on the 5P framework—Purpose, People, Process, Platform, and Performance—provides a holistic approach and keeps teams on track to an AI-powered workplace.
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Robert Rose
Why: A content strategy leader who values ​​and combines the art of storytelling with strategy and data science.
As a marketing strategy leader and consultant, Rose primarily collaborates with technology and/or digital media companies, helping leaders navigate the complexities of modern marketing and digital content. Since its founding in 2010, Rose has been the Chief Strategy Advisor at The Content Marketing Institute, playing a key role in establishing it as a premier global content marketing education and training organization. With four books on modern marketing under his belt, including his latest Content Marketing Strategy Published in September 2023, Rose also co-hosts the podcast “This Old Marketing” with colleague and friend Joe Plezzi.
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Dan Sligan
Why: A trailblazing leader who understands the value of people in an ever-changing, ever-advancing, AI-forward world.
As CMO at Tomorrow.io, Dan is a go-to-market executive with experience leading and scaling disruptive global operations across a variety of industries, both public and private. Forbes recognized him as a Top 50 Entrepreneurial CMO. You may have seen Dean in The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, NPR, CNBC, BBC, WSJ, Bloomberg, Fortune…and more. Dan loves sharing insights on innovation trends, and is the author of the best-selling book “Understanding Startup CEOs,” a guide to working effectively with industry-leading CEOs. Makes suggestions.
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Amanda Todorovich
Why: A content marketing leader who ensures his team's marketing and communications drive business. They create content that serves their communities.
Amanda Todorovich serves as the Executive Director of Digital Marketing at the Cleveland Clinic, leading a team of 100+ marketers and communicators who develop website, blog, social media, video, podcasts for this world-renowned organization. , emails, and more. Notably, the Cleveland Clinic website ranks highest among the top 30 most visited sites worldwide. Since joining the Cleveland Clinic in 2013, Todorovich's trailblazing path has earned him prestigious titles such as Content Marketer of the Year by the Content Marketing Institute in 2016 and induction into the Healthcare Internet Hall of Fame Innovators in 2019. .
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The field of strategic AI is being shaped by a diverse group of visionaries who are driving innovation and change across industries. From Sandy Carter's Web 3 and Empowering Women in AI to Christopher S. Penn's Innovative Machine Learning Strategies, these leaders offer unique perspectives on how businesses can use AI strategically for competitive advantage. can benefit.
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