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Prof Sattar Bawany is internationally recognised as one of the leading voices on AI leadership, strategic foresight and human-centred transformation. As Chief Executive Officer of the Disruptive Leadership Institute, New York, and CEO of the Centre for Executive Education, Sattar works with boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams to help organisations navigate disruption, workforce transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. With more than 35 years of international leadership consulting and business management experience, he has become a trusted advisor to organisations seeking to build resilient, future-ready leadership cultures in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Sattar is particularly respected for his pioneering work in AI-augmented leadership and organisational transformation. He is the creator of the SHAPER AI Leadership Model™, the Human-AI Leadership Integration Framework™ and the Disruptive Leadership Framework™, innovative models designed to help leaders balance technology adoption with ethical, people-focused leadership. His expertise spans AI governance, executive coaching, crisis leadership, leadership agility and future workforce development. Throughout his career, Sattar has advised organisations across healthcare, financial services, government, higher education, aviation, energy, manufacturing and technology sectors throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Alongside his corporate leadership roles, Sattar has accumulated more than 25 years of concurrent academic experience as an Adjunct Professor and faculty member at leading universities and executive education institutions. He is also a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, contributing insight into leadership transformation and executive effectiveness in the age of AI. An accomplished author and thought leader, Sattar has written several influential books including ‘Leadership in Disruptive Times: Negotiating the New Balance’, ‘Strategic Leadership in Disruptive Times’ and ‘Crisis Leadership in the Age of AI and Geopolitical Uncertainty’. His forthcoming publication, ‘Leadership as SHAPER: The Future of Human-AI Organizations’, further establishes his authority within the AI leadership space.
As a keynote speaker, Sattar is renowned for delivering insightful, thought-provoking presentations that combine academic depth with practical leadership experience. He speaks globally on topics including AI leadership, future-ready organisations, strategic foresight, crisis management and organisational resilience. His keynote sessions equip audiences with practical strategies for leading through uncertainty while embracing AI-driven transformation responsibly and effectively. Sattar’s engaging delivery style and extensive global expertise have made him a sought-after speaker for multinational corporations, executive leadership programmes, government agencies and international conferences worldwide.
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