Leaders in AI: 2025 Trends & Landscape

Hear From Industry Leaders

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  Jeanette Kennedy

  Global Partner Marketing Lead

  

  Jeanette Kennedy is the Global Partner Marketing Lead at Microsoft, where she spearheads strategic initiatives to strengthen partnerships and drive co-marketing efforts worldwide. With a robust background in high technology and nonprofit sectors, Jeanette excels in aligning business goals with impactful marketing strategies. Her leadership focuses on fostering collaboration and delivering value across Microsoft's global partner ecosystem.​

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  David Hariri

  Co-Founder

  

  David Hariri is the Co-Founder of Ada, an AI-powered customer service automation platform. Since launching in 2016, Ada has automated over 4 billion customer interactions for brands like Meta, Verizon, and Square. David leads product innovation, integrating large language models to enhance customer experiences. A self-taught developer and designer, David is passionate about building elegant, scalable software that bridges design and engineering.

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  Ryan Khurana

  Lead, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics

  

  Ryan Khurana leads Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics at MLSE, where he spearheads the integration of generative AI to transform fan engagement and media production. His work includes developing a generative AI video editor that enables rapid, personalized content creation for teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors.

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  Noelle Roque

  AVP, Global AI Strategy & Initiatives

  

  Noelle Roque is the Head of Global AI Strategy at Manulife, where she leads enterprise-wide AI initiatives focused on responsible innovation and large-scale transformation. With a background in engineering and a passion for data and AI, Noelle has been instrumental in integrating generative AI and large language models into Manulife's operations, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.