Leadership Fellow at The IBM Center for The Business of Government & Host, Business of Government Hour

Mai ElFouly, PhD(c) | Strategic Polymath | Board-Level Advisor | AI & Quantum Intelligence Futurist

With 22+ years at the nexus of technology, energy, and enterprise transformation, I bring polymathic fluency to leadership innovation—advising forward-leaning executives, founders, and ecosystems on how to architect adaptive, intelligent, and future-aligned systems.

My expertise spans strategic foresight, AI-driven business transformation, and quantum-aware leadership—bridging human intelligence with emerging technologies to enable scalable, sovereign innovation. I’ve held global leadership roles across corporate strategy, AI transformation, and organizational architecture, helping enterprises navigate complexity, evolve intelligently, and lead beyond convention.

As the architect of ARCai™ (Augmented Recursive Codex AI™, Patent Pending), I design recursive intelligence systems that mirror conscious evolution—enabling leaders and organizations to operationalize foresight, decision intelligence, and multidimensional innovation.

Key Focus Areas:
• Strategic Advisory for AI-Powered Organizations
• Quantum-Aware Leadership & Influence Design
• AI-Integrated Operating Models & Foresight Architectures
• Human–Tech Convergence & Ecosystem Innovation
• Fractional CxO Support (CSO, CAIO, CCO, CPO, Chief Futurist)

At MAIIA™, I focus on executive intelligence systems, decentralized design, and whole-human transformation—partnering with boards, enterprise leaders, and vision-driven founders to accelerate impact through clarity, coherence, and future-fit intelligence.

Open to:
• Strategic board roles
• Enterprise advisory partnerships
• High-leverage coaching for visionary leaders
• Co-creating next-generation systems of intelligent governance
Learn more or connect at: maiiia.ai

Let’s architect the intelligence systems that will define the next economy.

Kelly Barner is a prolific writer and a highly visible thought leader with extensive experience creating live, pre-recorded, audio, and video content. In 2021, Kelly was selected as a member of the inaugural class of LinkedIn’s Creator Accelerator program, beating out thousands of other creators to earn one of 100 coveted spots.

Beyond being a creator, Kelly is an avid reader - partially for the joy of adding to her knowledge base but also because being informed on a wide range of topics is the best way to have engaging conversations with executive leaders. Natural, authentic conversations are the best source of raw material.

Dr. Jonathan H. Westover is a best-selling and award-winning author and podcaster, a TopVoice in HR, Innovation, Leadership, Culture, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, and Education (Thinkers360), ranked Top 30 in Organizational Culture and Management (Global Gurus), in the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership (LeadersHum), and ScholarGPS ranks him the #16 scholar in the world for job satisfaction research. Jonathan is an educational evangelist, a philanthropist, an angel investor, and an entrepreneur. He is founder and CEO of Human Capital Innovations, the host/producer of multiple shows on the HCI Podcast Network, Chief Academic and Learning Officer of the HCI Academy, and Managing Editor of the Human Capital Leadership Review. As an OD/HR/Leadership consultant, he has worked with organizations across the globe.

Current Professional Roles

Academic: Jonathan is Associate Dean and Director of HR undergrad and graduate academic programs at WGU. Additionally, he is a doctoral faculty at the University of Arizona Global Campus and part of the Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies graduate program at Creighton University. Previously, he was Chair and Professor of Organizational Leadership and Change at UVU, Academic Director of the Center for Social Impact, Director of Academic Service-Learning in the Innovation Academy, and Industry Impact Fellow in the Women in Business Impact Lab. Dr. Westover has been published widely in academic journals, books, and practitioner publications. He is an affiliate faculty member in the MBA, MPA, and Integrated Studies programs at UVU and he is a regular visiting faculty member in other international graduate business programs.

Consulting: Jonathan is an experienced organizational leadership, people management, and organizational development consultant (Founder and CEO at Human Capital Innovations). For two decades, he has worked to help transform organizations across the globe. He is also the producer and host of the Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast and Managing Editor of Human Capital Leadership Magazine. Previously, Jonathan was an external consultant with the firm Targeted Learning, and an internal consultant in the Human Resource Development office at Brigham Young University, in the corporate Organizational Development office at InterContinental Hotels, and in the corporate Organizational Development office at LG Electronics in Gumi, South Korea.

Thought Leadership: Jonathan is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advusory Council, the Forbes Coaches Council, a Non-Resident Fellow in Social and Development Policy with the Nkafu Policy Institute (part of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation), member of the HR Certification Institute CEO Advisory Council and past member of the board of directors, member of the Humantelligence Scientific Advisory, Board Chair and Director of the Corporate Division of the Global Listening Centre, a CIPD Academic Fellow, and an Advance HE Senior Fellow. Jonathan has been published widely and quoted as a management expert in popular and professional media locally, nationally, and abroad (such as Forbes, The Economist, U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, PBS, NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MarketWatch, HR.com, SHRM.org, HRCI.org, The Washington Post, and USA Today).

Highlights of Past Academic and Professional Roles and Distinctions

• Visiting Academic at Harris Manchester College at the University of Oxford (2019)
• Fulbright Scholar and AMINEF Senior Scholar at Atma Jaya Catholic University in Jakarta, Indonesia (2018)
• Educational Development Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada (2018)
• Learning Innovation Research Fellow at the Institute of Teaching and Learning Innovation at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia (2017)
• Visiting Scholar at the East-West Center in Washington (2017)
• POSCO Fellow at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii (2016)
• Visiting Scholar in the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. (2015)
• Fulbright Scholar at Belarusian State University in Minsk, Belarus (2012)

Education

Jonathan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology: Research and Analysis (with minors in management and Korean) from the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences and his Master of Public Administration degree (emphases in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management) from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology (emphases in International Political Economy and Work and Organizations) from the College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah. He has also received graduate certificates in demography and higher education teaching from the University of Utah.

Turning Science into Action: Championing Ethics, Character Strengths, and Human Potential

Ruth Pearce is a proud nerd with an insatiable curiosity for the science of ethics, character strengths, hope, bravery, and curiosity. Her mission is to bridge the gap between complex research and everyday application, transforming scientific insights into actionable strategies that empower individuals and organizations worldwide. She has won awards for coaching, has received all 5 star reviews for her 2024 book, Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious published by Wiley, and has an average rating of 4.7/5 for her five LinkedIn Learning Courses (more than 160,000 people have experienced them.)

Through engaging talks, workshops, and content, Ruth demystifies the latest findings in positive psychology and behavioral science, making them accessible and practical. Whether it's fostering resilience in teams or cultivating ethical leadership, discover the tools that are both evidence-based and immediately applicable.

Connect with Ruth and explore how to harness the power of science to unlock human potential.

What's In It For You & Your Organization?

** A More Balanced Nervous System
** Enhanced Ethical Leadership
** Greater Employee Engagement
** Increased ChangeTolerance & Adaptability
** Sustainable Growth

Practices are grounded in empirical research and tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience, ensuring that the insights provided are not only informative but also transformative.

RUTH IS ON SABBATICAL FROM JUNE 1-AUG 11 2025
She is taking North Carolina Bar exam.
During this time Ruth will not be working with new coaching clients nor engaging in speaking or training.

In the meantime, email at ruthpearce@allellc.org & she will respond as soon as possible. Ruth looks forward to connecting & working with you later this year!

As the founder and president of Bridgepoint Coaching & Strategy Group, I specialize in elevating organizational and individual performance across industries including manufacturing, mining, aerospace, financial services, healthcare, oil and gas, rail services, and non-profits. With over 18 years of executive coaching experience, I combine intuitive risk-taking with a deep understanding of industry dynamics to unlock leadership potential and drive exceptional outcomes.

My coaching methodology—Discovery, Design, Develop—centers on tailored partnerships that address each client’s unique challenges and opportunities. This approach ensures sustainable growth and success, helping leaders transition from their current state (“Here”) to their desired future state (“There”). I also leverage innovative coaching strategies for today’s VUCA environments, bridging theory and practice for real-world impact.

Client Testimonials:
"If you are considering a coach, Dean will exceed your expectations. Not a yes man, but someone who will softly and in his unique style, help you see what you need to do and hold you accountable. Dean definitely has that skill and quickly became a trusted friend."
– Corwin Heatwole, Founding Farmer and Chairman

"Dean truly meets his clients where they are. One of the most impactful exercises Dean did with my team was an alignment exercise. To put it mildly, we were not aligned, but Dean worked with the team and me to take concrete steps to improve our cohesiveness and set up structures to track our progress. Even though there were lots of tough conversations, Dean ensured we laughed out loud a lot, which meant I always looked forward to our meetings."
– Feargal Moorhead, Chief People Officer, Zoox

"What I loved most about working with Dean was the fact that he listened to where I was coming from and brought thinking to our conversations that fit that. He reminded me to be a better version of me, not a different person. Dean helped me triage feedback to decide which comments merited action and which didn’t. I hope to work with Dean again in the future!"
– Elizabeth D'Anoy, Vice President, Aggreko

Recognitions:

Ranked #78 on Power List of 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership
Top 10 Global Thought Leader in Business Continuity & Coaching

Dean's work with Fortune 500 CEOs has been featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine, Fast Company, CareerPro, Vistage & Inc. Magazine.

My WHY is to develop current and future leaders into highly effective leaders so that, they can develop current and future leaders into highly effective leaders.

One of my vehicles to do that is through my leadership & personal growth coaching programme.

I am a coach, and chartered engineer, and I work with people who want to develop themselves into a highly effective leader.

Together I coach them on how to;

-Grow in their career,
-Lead themselves to the best of their ability,
-Grow their people to be their best.

I coach my clients on how to develop their character so they can make the right decisions for themselves, their people and beyond.

My leadership & personal growth coaching programme has been designed to provide a high level of personalised support, I will give my best 100% of the time to help you achieve your goals.

Some wins we have had through my coaching:
- Clients being able to learn more about themselves and be clear on where they want to go.
- Helping clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities to help develop their people with confidence.
- Clients being able to increase their positive influence within their people and through their organisation.

There are 5 ways I can help you:
1. I give away a lot in my content- so click the notification bell on my profile to keep up with the latest.
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5. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel and study my videos on Leadership & Personal Growth.

All my love and best,

Tom

My Email: tom@highlyeffectiveleader.com
My Free Content: https://highlyeffectiveleaderresources.com/free-content
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In a world of constant change, there is a greater need for female consultants and experts in their field to lead and help their clients to navigate change. To do this they need a highly influential personal brand, thought leadership, sales and effective business support to build their tribe.

With over 20 years experience and in the top 3 branding experts in the world, Jane has helped over 80,000 people to build their identity and influence. She is a certified speaker, coach and has been featured on Sky Business, The Today Show, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC & Management Today. The author of 13 books, Jane typically speaks at conferences, runs workshops, consults and coaches.

She typically helps her clients with the following:

• Business Coaching for Female B2B Consultants and Thought Leaders
• Thought Leadership and Lead Generation for Female Consultants, Thought Leaders, Experts, Influencers
• Influencer Marketing Coach Certification for Business Coaches and Marketing Consultants
• Business Manager for Consultants Certification for Online Business Managers and Virtual Assistants
• Business Growth Coaching for Female Consultants earning $500k-$1.5m in revenue.

Jane holds one of the top 1% viewed LinkedIn profiles & is the host of the "Jane Anderson Show" Podcast where she has interviewed people such as Seth Godin.

She has been nominated for and won numerous industry awards for her expertise including:

• Top 3 branding Gurus globally
• International Stevie Awards for Coach & Entrepreneur of the Year
• Nominated Telstra Business Awards 9 times
• Top 25 branding blogs globally
• Top 6 branding experts in Australia

CORPORATE CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED:
Telstra, International Rice Research Institute, Wesfarmers, Amadeus, Virgin Australia, IKEA, LEGO, Mercedes-Benz, Australian Medical Association, Shell Energy, and WorkCover.

Listed in various top 100 / 10% / 1% Most Influential People in Fintech / Blockchain / Social media / Insurtech / AI:
Top People In Blockchain by Cointelegraph https://top.cointelegraph.com/ and https://cryptoweekly.co/100/
http://info.rightrelevance.com/blockchain-twitter-analysis-aug-1-sep20/
https://www.rise.global/top-fintech-people/p/2246701/r/2442265
http://www.onalytica.com/blog/posts/blockchain-top-100-influencers-brands/

I am a doer, CEO, board member and digital and crypto economics driver and evangelist. I create and help companies, organisations gain greater value and maximise Return on Investment and Return on Attention in a digital disruptive world.
I created a bank between Africa and Asia, managed crowdsale campaigns and multiple startups worth over hundreds of millions of dollars.
I work with new tech, digital, cryptocurrencies, drive ICOs, regulation, compliance, legal international processes, and have created and involved in various new digital top 100 digital currencies.

20+ years experience in international business and digital transformation. I love teamwork & meritocracy!
I have been a Lecturer and Speaker in international business schools: Cambridge, Copenhagen Business School, INSEEC, Monaco University among others.
I am a writer/author with over 20 books/ebooks/magazines published in various languages.

I am a strategist, curator, programmer, producer, advisor and work and have been working with organisations such as UN, UNESCO, Governments, Central banks, Financial authorities, think tanks, Greenpeace, Tate Modern/UK, Centre George Pompidou/Paris, ARS ELECTRONICA/Austria, ITAU/Brasil, TV programs.

Expertise, experience: Internet, Blockchain, AI, cryptocurrencies, Initial Coin Offers, Investment, Bitcoin, Big data, Media, Social media, Fintech, Apps, Management, Video, SEO, Conceptual strategies, Content, Digital Healthcare, Tech, Events, Planning, Purchasing, Publishing, Marketing, Localisation, Community, Branding, PR, Finance.

Hall of Fame Speaker / Future of Work Thought Leader / Certified WHY Professional /Certified AQ Professional / Author / TEDx Speaker / Top 1% Podcaster /

I'm both fascinated and terrified by the pace of exponential change. Disruption, innovation, creativity, and disruptive transformation transpires me. I'm excited how the convergence of ideas, humans, and technology might improve the quality of life for all, advancing education, reducing poverty, protecting our planet and ...the list goes on. But the accelerating pace of technology also terrifies me, specifically when it comes to the growing knowledge gap, shifts in power, and widespread naivete of the masses.

Level 2 Certified Consultants AQai

Certified WHY Institute coach

HRSouthwest Hall of Fame Speaker inductee 2022

Top 5 Global Thought Leader Future of Work (Thinkers 360)

Top 5 Global Thought Leader HR (Thinkers 360)

Top 5 Global Thought Leadership (Thinkers360)

Top 10 Global Thought Leader Careers (Thinkers 360)

Top 100 B2B Global Thought Leaders and Influencers Your Should Follow in 2021 (Thinkers360)

Top 100 Global Thought Leader That Will Inspire You in 2021 (PeopleHum)

The Most Inclusive HR Influencer List 2020 (SocialMicole.com)

Top 50 Books to Read in 2021 - Recruiting in the Age of Googlization 2nd Edition (Thinkers360)

Top 50 Podcast to Listen to in 2021 - Geeks Geezers and Googlization (Thinkers360)

I love sharing my ideas and knowledge through keynotes and other speaking opportunities.

Books:
The Change 19: Insights into Self-Empowerment (Released Aug 2023)
Create Great Culture in a Remote World (Released Oct 2022)
Recruiting in the Age of Googlization Edition 2.0 (https://amzn.to/2SmxObK) Released 2/2020
Recruiting in the Age of Googlization (https://amzn.to/2gPbTaB) Released 12/2017
Geeks, Geezers, & Googlization
Perfect Labor Storm
Understanding Business Values and Motivation

Interviewed and quoted in Inc Magazine, Business Week, Forbes, Bank of America Small Business, CLO, Huff Post, NFIB, Fox Business, many more

Specialties: Work Futurist, HR Trends, employment and job trends, adaptability quotient, leadership skills, growth mindset, employee experience

The future you want depends on the relationships you're building today // Author & Social Capital Strategist

Visionary Thought Leader | Awarded Top Global Leader | CEO | Founder | Leadership Expert | Board Advisor | Leadership Coach | Relationship Builder | Entrepreneur | Ethical Leadership | Business Strategist | Integrity Accountability | Credibility


Dr. Indira Bunic, awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and Governance and appointed Honorary Professor of Practice, is a globally recognized leadership strategist, board advisor, and founder of EmpowerU. With over three decades of cross-sector experience in law enforcement, diplomacy, corporate governance, media, and academia, her journey reflects a deep commitment to cultivating ethical leadership and unlocking human potential across complex systems.
At EmpowerU, she brings this lifelong inquiry to life through the EmpowerU Framework—an integrative model that helps leaders develop ethical presence, inclusive systems thinking, and sustainable purpose. Her work supports boards, executives, and institutions in building leadership cultures that transform challenges into meaningful impact.
Dr. Bunic is an active member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, a Global Goodwill Ambassador, SDG Honorable Ambassador, and board advisor to global organizations. Her recognitions include Top 100 Overall Thought Leader (2025), Top Voice Overall and EMEA by Thinkers360, and her selection among the Top Global 200 Inspirational Leaders at the 2024 Dubai Conclave.
Her leadership philosophy integrates empirical research, cross-cultural insight, systems thinking, and human development. She draws on deep experience in stakeholder engagement, risk and crisis management, business development, and the ethical application of AI—allowing her to guide leaders and boards with strategic insight and purpose-led clarity. She believes in bridging structure with soul—where ethical governance creates the conditions for human flourishing.
Currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration with a focus on ethical decision-making, Dr. Bunic’s academic and practical contributions converge to empower leaders at every level. Her bestselling book, Rise Above and Empower Yourself, is both a guide and a testimony to her personal and professional transformation.
What distinguishes Dr. Bunic’s approach is not only her experience—but her authenticity. She writes and speaks from the heart, forging connection through shared humanity. Her voice reaches beyond sectors, inviting others into a conversation about what it means to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion.
As she beautifully expresses:
“Real leadership is not about asserting power, but about awakening greatness and possibility. When we stand at the intersection of governance systems and human potential, we conduct the symphony—where structure is the score, and the human spirit makes the music.”
Dr. Bunic sees education as sacred alchemy, where information becomes wisdom, and leadership shifts from identity to a practice of revelation. She lives by the belief that it’s not what we know—but what we help others discover—that shapes a meaningful legacy.

Dr. Oleg Konovalov is a thought leader, author, business educator, consultant and speaker with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting Fortune 500 companies both in the UK and internationally.
Having been named as “the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” by many leading authorities of our time, Oleg Konovalov is helping companies to create and execute their vision, diagnose and treat organizational diseases, maintain a strong productive corporate culture, and achieve superior business performance.
Oleg is on the Thinkers50 Radar and #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50).
He is the author of The Vision Code, LEADEROLOGY (2019), Corporate Superpower (2018), Organisational Anatomy (2016), and Hidden Russia (2014).
His research identifies entrepreneurs’ and managers’ strategic needs in the areas of corporate culture, leadership, and he uses corporate diagnostics, in order to enable them to drive their companies to success.
Oleg received his doctoral degree from the Durham University Business School. He is a visiting lecturer at a number of business schools, a Forbes contributor and high in-demand speaker at major conferences around the world.
More information on https://www.olegkonovalov.com/

ARE YOU A C-SUITE EXECUTIVE OR HR LEADER looking to accelerate performance for yourself or your team?

With 20+ years at Fortune 50 companies, I help leaders create exceptional workplace cultures that out-behave and outperform the competition. As a former Fortune 5 executive and CHRO, I've sat on both sides of the table—leading teams and developing talent strategies.

MY APPROACH IS STRATEGIC AND RESULTS-DRIVEN. Drawing from my background as employment litigator turned HR executive, CAO and Chief Compliance Officer, I help executives navigate complex challenges while building cultures where talent flourishes. I develop the leadership presence and emotional intelligence needed to thrive at the C-suite level.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD: Led three cultural transformations at Fortune 50 companies (Allianz, McKesson's $90B USPharma) and a nonprofit association integrating workplace practices, ethics, and compliance through change management. My consulting clients include Adobe, FedEx, The World Bank, AbbVie, and The Gap. I've helped hundreds of executives get promoted, build stronger teams, and create healthier workplace cultures. Results include measurable improvements in organizational performance, employee engagement, retention, and reduced risk.

RECOGNIZED EXPERTISE: Creator of the Promotability Index® Toolkit, recognized by Forbes as "a SWOT analysis for your career." Ranked #1 Global Thought Leader on Careers by Thinkers360, member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches, and frequent Harvard Business Review contributor. Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

THE INTERSECTION OF CULTURE, COMPLIANCE & PERFORMANCE: I integrate behavioral ethics, ops and regulatory expertise, and leadership development into speaking-up cultures where integrity and performance intersect.

WHAT I DELIVER:

* Enhanced leadership effectiveness and executive presence
* Organizational culture transformation with measurable results
* Improved team dynamics and productive conflict skills
* Strategic thinking and corporate governance insights
* Reduced workplace stress and sustainable performance improvements that drive business results

Whether you're an executive seeking to elevate your impact or an HR professional building leadership capabilities, I bring the experience and methodology to accelerate success.

I'm also available for paid presentations, podcasts, and media interviews on workplace culture, corporate governance, promotability, ethics, and transformational leadership.

You can receive my free Promotability Index® career self-assessment at bit.ly/promoteindex

If you’d like to stay in touch, join 5,000+ successful leaders by subscribing to my newsletter at bit.ly/amiibbnews

Or visit barnardbahn.com to learn more

WHAT I DO: I provide executives and entrepreneurs coaching and programs that build strong interpersonal communication skills, increase team effectiveness and achieve rapid growth.

WHO I WORK WITH: I have partnered with over 5000+ small, medium and large organizations in healthcare, government and technology who value people along with profits and create life learning cultures including Novartis, Microsoft, Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, and Capgemini.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: By working globally for over 30 years we have developed a unique method, a GPS tracking system, that offers guidelines to uncover the invisible communication patterns that create conflict and derail relationships. Our coaching and programs are award winners that limit absenteeism, avoid legal hassles, and help individuals and teams flourish.

WHAT OTHERS SAY: "Creative Energy Options Inc.continues to deliver exponential value to me professionally and personally. I created a new strategic revenue stream. My new leadership patterns are getting recognition and I was recently promoted. I am more clear, direct, concise and powerful. Your work is solid gold." - Andy Heppelle, Accelerated Solutions Environment (Principal, Americas West) Capgemini

"Dr. Lafair has brilliantly synthesized the complexities of today’s workplace and reworked them into accessible, singular action items that add immediate value to your organization. Excellent!" - Marshall Goldsmith, Top Ten Global Business Thinker

HOW IT WORKS: We first meet via phone for a 30- minute strategy session. You will then receive a proposal, more like a menu of options. From there we talk again and custom design exactly what will get you to your goals.

READY TO TALK: Reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn. You can also e-mail me at sylvia@ceoptions.com

Visit online at www.ceoptions.com or call me directly at 570.233.1042

Dr. Joe Perez is a remarkable professional who has made an impressive impact on the world of IT, health & human services, and higher education. With advanced degrees in education, Joe started his career as an educator and continued to further his education by earning a doctorate in education with a double minor in computers and theology. His career focus changed to IT in the early 1990’s when he started working as a Computer Consultant at NC State University. Three promotions later, Dr. Perez ended his successful 25-year career at NC State as Business Intelligence Specialist when he took another promotion to become Senior Business Analyst at the NC Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) in the fall of 2017.

Notably, Dr. Perez has been featured on multiple billboards in the iconic Times Square, a testament to his remarkable achievements and influence in the world of IT, health & human services, and higher education. This recognition, along with his Top 10 Thought Leader Rankings in IT Leadership, IT Strategy, Analytics, & Big Data on Thinkers360, LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Analytics, and Gartner Peer Community Ambassador of the Year, reflect his dedication and impact in the industry.

Having achieved significant success throughout his career, Dr. Perez's accomplishments include being promoted to Senior Systems Specialist and Team Leader, a position he has excelled in while showcasing his expertise and leadership skills. In addition to his full-time analytics/BI leadership role at DHHS, Joe was named fractional Chief Technology Officer at a North Carolina firm in October 2020. A top-ranked author with multiple #1 Amazon new releases, more than 18,000 followers on LinkedIn, and several professional certifications, he has consistently proven to be a much sought-after resource, highly-recommended international keynote speaker, data analytics & visualization expert, and specialist in efficiency and process improvement.

Perez, a recipient of the IOT Industry Insights 2021 Thought Leader of the Year award, speaks at numerous conferences each year, and continues to be in high demand to this day, expanding his reach into more than twenty countries around the globe, impacting thousands. Thanks to these outstanding accomplishments and influential presence as a leading expert in the industry, Dr. Perez has been welcomed into several prestigious Thought Leader communities and invited to co-host a monthly online talk show called Mind2Mind.

Dr. Perez's passion for teaching has never waned, whether as a speaker, workshop facilitator, podcast guest, conference emcee, or team leader; inspiring countless individuals to strive for excellence. He cherishes spending time with his wife and children, who he considers to be the "best things that ever happened to me." Besides being a gifted musician, singer, pianist, and composer, Joe serves as a speaker, interpreter, and music director for his church's Hispanic ministry. He even manages to publish a monthly military newsletter, The Patriot News, which has gained widespread recognition. His unwavering commitment to his community is an inspiration to all. To stay in shape, Perez hits the gym, and he loves watching Star Trek reruns to relax. "I'm a firm believer that if I'm not innovating, then I'm stagnating," says Joe. His devotion to innovation, his boundless energy, and his constant drive for excellence are the hallmarks of a truly exceptional individual, thus making Dr. Joe a perfect fit to inspire and engage your audience, leaving a lasting impact on your event.

I’m an entrepreneur, futurist, digital strategist, podcast host, global keynote speaker, and a best-selling author with a specialty in helping business executives stay relevant in the digital economy. I am able to bring paradigm-shifting digital transformation by leveraging leading innovation practices through my experiences with Fortune 500 leaders around the globe.

I have found that my success has been driven from my pragmatic approaches to large scale problems, my ability to break down large complex challenges into something manageable, along with my insatiable need to bring teams together. What’s unique about me is that not everything has to be a major transformation to gain value, I understand how to maximize current business processes while also identifying new business models.

?Currently at Microsoft, I lead a cross-industry innovation team that focuses on advising senior leaders on how to digitally transform their business using concepts like digital ecosystems, digital twins, AI, IoT, and Blockchain. Previously, I worked at Gartner, as a Vice President of Technology Innovation research where my thought leadership is reflected in over 150 published research notes and over 5,000 client engagements.

My work can be heard, watched, or read in some of the following places:
My new book "REWIRE! Using the Digital Ecosystem Playbook to Reinvent Your Business"
Hosting my innovation podcast "V-Next: The Future is Now"
Reading my articles on Forbes
Gaining my perspectives on Enterprise Architecture on “Mike The Architect” blog

Helping you get more visibility, more opportunities, more clients & more revenue by unlocking your greatest asset - you

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Interested in exploring how Building Brand YOU could help you unlock success for you and your business? Then get in touch at kymhamer@artemisfutures.co.uk.

Philip Ideson is passionate about the role that procurement professionals and leaders can plan in creating a competitive advantage for their organizations.

Over a two-decade career spanning the entire procurement value chain from Buyer to Head of Procurement, as a practitioner and consultant, Philip observed first hand the challenges that procurement professionals face in fighting the status quo, and ultimately in fulfilling their potential.

Philip founded Art of Procurement in 2015 as a way to empower procurement professionals at all levels to deliver change with confidence; whether from the inspiration of the popular weekly podcast that he hosts, or with targeted solution offerings that guide clients on their journey to transform the impact of procurement.

Internationally experienced Business Transformation and Operational Excellence Executive with engagements in Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Areas of expertise involve Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Management, Change Management, Company Project Portfolio, and Hoshin Kanri. Significant experience in Operational Excellence program design and deployment, offering training and coaching to all levels of the organization.

Examples of previous deliverables include:
- Turnaround of P&C insurance (Portugal): over €14m improvement in earnings (in 12 months) via operational restructuring, customer and distributor base revision and product pricing reviews.
- Lean Management deployment (Mexico, Spain, Italy): over €19m efficiency improvement; 90% positive Employee perception for the program; +20pts improvement in Employee Engagement KPIs.
- Design and deliver Operational Excellence training at Black Belt and Green Belt levels, as well as for Process Owners. Mentor Operational Excellence Leaders and Project Champions.
- Co-deployment of Hoshin Kanri for a multinational organization in Spain, Italy and Georgia.
- Create high performing inhouse OpEx functions focusing on technical knowledge, as well as leadership behaviours and team dynamics.

Successfully completed PhD in Management Science with the research focusing on the effects of Lean Six Sigma deployment on Organizational Learning and Knowledge Creation.