Sol Rashidi

Sol Rashidi is a leading AI strategist and internationally recognised as both the world’s first enterprise Chief AI Officer and the first Chief Data Officer. A bestselling author and visionary technologist, she has dedicated her career to demonstrating how artificial intelligence can amplify human potential rather than replace it. With more than two decades in technology, over a quarter century in data, and a strong focus on AI for more than 13 years, Sol has developed a rare depth of expertise that allows her to explain intricate concepts in a way that resonates across business and technical audiences.

Her career began in business development roles with Odesus and IBM, where she cultivated an understanding of how to align client needs with technological innovation. This foundation prepared her for leadership positions that required bridging business strategy with data-driven transformation. At EY, she served as Interim Chief Data and AI Officer, guiding large-scale programmes that united technology with commercial priorities. Around the same period, she played a similar role at Royal Caribbean, championing a more data-focused culture and establishing advanced AI capabilities within the organisation. She later held senior roles as Chief Data Officer at Sony Music Entertainment and as Chief Data and Analytics Officer at both Merck and Estee Lauder, before joining Amazon Web Services as Head of Technology for North America in the Startups Division. Alongside a brief academic appointment as Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, she went on to hold her current positions as CDAO and AI Officer at Deloitte and as Chief Strategy Officer for AI and Data at Cyera.

Sol’s trailblazing impact has been recognised globally, with honours including ‘Top 50 Women in Tech’, ‘Top 100 AI Thought Leaders’, ‘Global 100 Data Power List’, and ‘Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics’. She has been awarded both ‘Chief Data Officer of the Year’ and ‘Chief AI Officer of the Year’, while Forbes hailed her as an ‘AI maverick and visionary of the 21st century’. Her bestselling book, ‘Your AI Survival Guide’, published in 2024, was celebrated for demystifying complex subjects through compelling storytelling and practical insight.

As a frequent contributor to outlets such as CNBC, Fast Company, and MIT Review, Sol is a prominent voice shaping the global AI dialogue. She has delivered three TEDx talks, with her most recent presentation, ‘Is AI ‘Rusting’ Our Brains?’, surpassing one million views. Through her Human Amplification Index platform, she provides organisations with practical tools to adopt AI responsibly and effectively. Sol’s ability to combine technical depth with clear, engaging communication makes her one of the most sought-after AI speakers, capable of inspiring ingenuity while guiding businesses towards measurable success.