Katia Walsh

Katia Walsh is one of the first Chief AI Officers in the world, with a track record of helping organizations create value with emerging technology, currently leading AI at a major global financial institution. Before that, Katia was the first Chief Digital Officer at Harvard Business School where she deployed Generative AI-powered educational experiences. She was the first Chief Global Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Officer of Levi Strauss & Co., and the first Chief Global Big Data and AI Officer at Vodafone Group, leading its 25 operating countries’ AI adoption. Her experience also includes co-founding the Chief Customer Office at Prudential Financial and holding leadership roles at Fidelity Investments. Katia started her career at Forrester Research, Inc. where she has the pleasure of working with Josh Bernoff.
Katia has received numerous international awards for AI and data leadership and mentorship. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia with specializations in new communication technology and quantitative methodology. Her book, “Winning With Generative AI: The 90-Day Blueprint For Success,” with co-author Charlene Li, is scheduled for publication later this year.