Carmen Skipworth

Carmen Skipworth is an internationally recognised AI strategist, business leader and bestselling author who helps organisations harness artificial intelligence to drive innovation, improve productivity and prepare for the future of work. As the CEO of Lead with Carmen, she advises executives, entrepreneurs and leadership teams on how to adopt AI strategically while ensuring ethical decision making remains central to business transformation. Known for making complex technology accessible, Carmen combines commercial insight with practical implementation strategies, empowering organisations to embrace AI with confidence. Her expertise across technology, leadership and organisational change has established her as a highly sought after keynote speaker on the future of AI.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from George Mason University, Carmen built a career at the intersection of technology, business strategy and leadership. She holds a number of senior positions that have strengthened her understanding of digital transformation, including serving as AI and IT Strategist at CAMS Innovations, Director of PL Systems and Executive Partner at TANDMM. Alongside these leadership roles, she developed extensive experience helping businesses integrate emerging technologies into their operations while balancing innovation with responsible governance. Her broad commercial background enables her to translate AI concepts into practical business solutions for organisations across a wide range of industries.

Beyond her executive career, Carmen has become a respected voice in the global AI community. She is the bestselling author of ‘Lead with Intelligence: A Woman’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of AI’, a book that explores how leaders can confidently navigate technological disruption. As a contributor to the Forbes Business Council, she regularly shares insights on leadership, business strategy and artificial intelligence. Carmen also hosts the ‘AI Made Simple’ podcast, where she breaks down complex AI developments into practical advice for business audiences. Earlier in her career, she also received recognition within the entertainment industry as a Grammy nominated Associate Producer and Assistant Producer for Pillars of Power, further demonstrating the breadth of her professional experience.

Carmen is hired as an AI speaker because she delivers far more than technical knowledge. Having spoken at global leadership forums, the United Nations on Ethical AI and major business conferences, she equips audiences with actionable strategies for implementing AI responsibly and effectively. Her presentations focus on increasing productivity, accelerating innovation and preparing workforces for long term success, while ensuring humanity remains at the centre of technological progress. By combining strategic leadership principles with real world AI applications, Carmen leaves organisations with practical frameworks they can implement immediately, making her an invaluable speaker for businesses navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.