Pamela Maynard

Pamela Maynard is renowned for her impact as a pioneering woman in technology, esteemed for her current role as the Chief AI Transformation Officer at Microsoft MCAPS. Having also worked over 16 decorated years for Avanade, Pamela has long made it her mission to build people-first cultures whilst driving sustainable and responsible business growth. Dedicated to closing the digital divide, Pamela is working tirelessly to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate in the digital world – something that she covers as an eloquent artificial intelligence keynote speaker.

With a decorated career to her name, Pamela’s first significant role saw her work as the Vice President of Capgemini. Working here for several years, Pamela fostered her expertise in high-level leadership, before being appointed as the Head of Enterprise Applications & Infrastructure Consulting for Avanade in 2008. Spearheading Avanade to become the leading digital innovator on the Microsoft ecosystem, Pamela also worked as the Area President of Europe, Africa & Latin America, the President of Product & Innovation and the CEO of Avanade, before concluding her 16-year career with the company as the CEO Emeritus. Her impressive career encompassed spearheading strategy and operations across 13 European countries, defining and delivering innovative solutions for clients and leading a global team of over 60,000 employees.

With a firm belief that the most successful companies are those who disrupt themselves, Pamela is now dedicated to helping organisations encourage bold thinking, generate an innovative spirit and embrace growth mindsets. Today, Pamela works as the Chief AI Transformation Officer of Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions, innovating customer-centric initiatives through pioneering artificial intelligence solutions.  She is also proud to be a Board Member of the Royal Horticultural Society and Junior Achievement Worldwide, demonstrating her broad perspectives as a business leader.

With a truly transformative career in technology to her name, Pamela Maynard is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker for events themed around AI – having most recently spoken at London Tech Week 2024 in a panel discussion on “A Guide to Working Harmoniously with Generative AI”. Sharing innovative insights on how artificial intelligence will undoubtedly shape our near future, Pamela not only speaks on how technology is an enabler of business but can also support the missions of non-profit organisations, ensuring that everyone no matter their walk of life can participate in the digital world. If you are looking for an expert artificial intelligence keynote speaker with a credible history in technology, hire Pamela Maynard today.