Jack Shaw

Jack Shaw is a globally recognised AI keynote speaker, widely respected for helping senior leaders turn AI ambition into real operational progress. With more than four decades working at the intersection of technology and business, Jack brings rare historical perspective, having worked with intelligent systems from their earliest commercial use through to today’s large numerical and generative models. His work focuses on clarity, momentum, and execution, giving decision makers the confidence to move beyond experimentation and into scalable AI adoption that delivers measurable results.

Across his career, Jack has held a series of senior leadership roles that shaped his practical, commercially grounded approach to AI. He has served as President of Breakthrough Business Technologies, alongside Vice President roles at Adaesquare, Selectica, and Applied Systems Intelligence, and spent 18 years as President of eCommerce Strategies, guiding organisations through successive waves of digital disruption. A graduate of Yale University with an MBA from Northwestern University, Jack has consistently bridged technical innovation with board-level priorities. He has advised leadership teams at some of the world’s most complex organisations, including 3M, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz USA, Airbus, Rockwell Automation, IBM, GE, Coca-Cola, and Johnson & Johnson, helping them apply AI in manufacturing, supply chains, and enterprise operations.

One of Jack’s most significant recent achievements is his forthcoming book, ‘The AI Manufacturing Imperative’, a clear, executive-level guide designed for leaders who want results now while building towards long-term transformation. The book introduces his widely praised dual-path framework, combining Tactical AI for immediate efficiency gains with Strategic AI for enterprise reinvention. Jack is also a co-founder of Blockchain Executive, established in 2016, reflecting his early recognition of emerging technologies shaping future economies. His insights are frequently sought by industry associations and executive forums, where his focus on escaping ‘pilot purgatory’ resonates strongly with senior audiences.

As a keynote speaker, Jack has delivered over 1,000 keynote presentations across 26 countries and is recognised as a Top 25 Global Speaker, consistently rated ‘Best Speaker’ by C-suite audiences, with an average client rating of 9.2. On stage, Jack is known for demystifying Artificial Intelligence without diluting its strategic importance. His sessions combine real-world manufacturing examples, clear frameworks, and immediate post-event actions, leaving audiences energised and aligned. Organisations choose Jack because he does not sell hype, he delivers understanding, confidence, and a clear path forward in an AI-driven world.