Ayesha Khanna

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is a prominent AI entrepreneur, advisor, and advocate for women in technology. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Addo AI, a globally recognisedartificial intelligence(AI) consulting firm. Addo AI was featured byForbesas one of Asia's leading AI companies. She advises corporations and governments onAI, smart cities, and emerging technologies. Her clients include Pfizer, Smart Dubai, Singtel, and SMRT.

Dr. Khanna serves on several boards, including Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), where she is a member of the Governance Committee, and NEOM Tonomous in Saudi Arabia, where she chairs the Investment Committee for the $500 billion smart city project. She also advisesL’Oréalon the future of disruptive technologies as a Scientific Advisory Board Member.

Dr. Khanna has authored two books:Straight Through ProcessingandHybrid Reality. She is also working on a new book,U+AI, focusing on generative AI’s impact. Her insights have been featured in global publications such asThe New York TimesandForbes.

In Singapore, Dr. Khanna has played key roles in government initiatives. She served on the boards of the Infocomm Media Development Authority and the Health Promotion Board. She contributed to the SkillsFuture programme, aligning education with economic needs for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

She is the founder of 21st Century Girls, a charity teaching coding andAI to young women, and currently leads Amplify, a platform empowering women to upskill for AI-driven careers.

Her educational qualifications include a BA in Economics from Harvard University, an MS in Operations Research from Columbia University, and a PhD in Information Systems from the London School of Economics.Dr. Khanna is a recognised thought leader on AI and technology, with her work influencing industries, governments, and communities worldwide.