Dr. Ayesha Khanna

Ayesha co-founded Addo AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm. In 2017, Addo was featured in Forbes magazine as one of four leading artificial intelligence companies in Asia and Ayesha was named one of South East Asia's groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine in 2018.

She has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to clients such as Pfizer, one of the world's largest life sciences companies; SMRT, Singapore's largest… Show more

Ayesha co-founded Addo AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm. In 2017, Addo was featured in Forbes magazine as one of four leading artificial intelligence companies in Asia and Ayesha was named one of South East Asia's groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine in 2018.

She has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to clients such as Pfizer, one of the world's largest life sciences companies; SMRT, Singapore's largest public transport company; Mercy, one of the largest hospital networks in the United States; Singtel, Singapore's largest telco; SOMPO, Japan's largest insurance firm; Habib Bank, Pakistan's largest bank; and Smart Dubai, the government agency tasked to transform Dubai into a leading smart city.

Ayesha was profiled for her work in artificial intelligence in publications such as Zürcher Zeitung (Switzerland), Corriere della Sera (Italy), Dagens Næringsliv (Norway), Lëtzebuerger Journal (Luxembourg), Computer Sweden (Sweden), Information Age (Nordics), Peak (Cover Story, Singapore) and InTheBlack (Cover Story, Australia). Show less

Ayesha serves on the board of Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), , a global leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces with the world's largest portfolio of building technology, software and service solutions. She is a member of the Governance Committee

Ayesha serves on the board of NEOM Tonomous, which is responsible for formulating the vision and delivery of the technology infrastructure (which includes AI, robotics, blockchain, and metaverse) for NEOM, the $500billion smart city under development in Saudi Arabia. Ayesha is the Chair of the Investments Committee.

Ayesha is an AI and Generative AI advisor at EQT Partners. EQT is ranked the third largest private equity firm worldwide based on funds raised, with EUR 232​‌ billion in assets under management. EQT private equity invests in healthcare, technology, tech-enabled services and industrial technology sectors in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.

Amplify is a Singapore-based education company that creates world-class professional development programs focused on AI strategy, innovation, and digital transformation.

Founded by globally recognized AI thought leader Dr. Ayesha Khanna, Amplify helps executives and organizations build future-ready skills through cutting-edge learning experiences.

The company also produces Dr. Khanna's influential content — including her podcast, newsletter, books, and courses — delivering… Show more

Amplify is a Singapore-based education company that creates world-class professional development programs focused on AI strategy, innovation, and digital transformation.

Founded by globally recognized AI thought leader Dr. Ayesha Khanna, Amplify helps executives and organizations build future-ready skills through cutting-edge learning experiences.

The company also produces Dr. Khanna's influential content — including her podcast, newsletter, books, and courses — delivering practical insights on AI adoption, governance, and innovation to organizations worldwide. Show less

Ayesha is a member of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), a global leadership community of chief executives with 30,000 members in 142 countries with USD 9 trillion combined revenue of YPO member-run companies.

T200 is an executive technology peer community supporting women like no other. Our members lead technology, digital, data & analytics and cyber security in many of the top companies in the world and are thought leaders in technology. T200 is a network of women leaders, all leaning in to support one another and actively sponsor our next generation leaders to CXO positions.

Ayesha is a member of Chief, an organization designed for senior women executives in the United States to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them.

Ayesha served on the Scientific Advisory Board of L’Oreal, the world's largest beauty company where she advises on the future of new technologies, disruptive innovations and changing consumer preferences.

Ayesha served on the board of AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, which was part of the FTSE100, before its acquisition by Schneider Electric. She was a member of the Renumeration Committee.

Ayesha served as a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Media, Entertainment, and Sport, a community of international experts who provide thought leadership on the impact and governance of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

Ayesha set up The Keys Global, an innovative education hub whose unique model of "externships" partnered students with leading companies to apply their skills in coding, robotics, 3D printing and other new technologies. Its interdisciplinary technology and holiday programs were featured in Singapore's The Straits Times, French channel FranceTV and Japan's President Family.

Ayesha led the global editorial team for Look Ahead, an award-winning multimedia series published by the Economist Group in partnership with GE on global innovation trends, focusing on new technologies, growth markets, and industrial sectors such as energy, transportation, manufacturing and healthcare. Look Ahead's industry awards include Digiday Content Marketing Awards: Best Publisher Native Advertising Program, AdAge: Best Branded Content Partnerships and AdWeek Media Plan of the Year: Best… Show more

Ayesha led the global editorial team for Look Ahead, an award-winning multimedia series published by the Economist Group in partnership with GE on global innovation trends, focusing on new technologies, growth markets, and industrial sectors such as energy, transportation, manufacturing and healthcare. Look Ahead's industry awards include Digiday Content Marketing Awards: Best Publisher Native Advertising Program, AdAge: Best Branded Content Partnerships and AdWeek Media Plan of the Year: Best Use of Native Advertising Spending >$5M. Show less

Ayesha served as a member of the Ministry of Education's steering committee resulting in SkillsFuture, Singapore's innovative national program that aligns education with economic demand, career guidance and lifelong learning to prepare citizens for the fourth industrial revolution.

Ayesha co-founded and directed The Hybrid Reality Institute, a research and advisory group focused on human-technology co-evolution, geotechnology and innovation. Fellows explored the social, political and economic implications of the Hybrid Age. The Institute also worked with clients to understand emerging technologies, future geopolitical and market conditions, design innovative products and services, and identify new opportunities and risks worldwide. She co-authored the book "Hybrid… Show more

Ayesha co-founded and directed The Hybrid Reality Institute, a research and advisory group focused on human-technology co-evolution, geotechnology and innovation. Fellows explored the social, political and economic implications of the Hybrid Age. The Institute also worked with clients to understand emerging technologies, future geopolitical and market conditions, design innovative products and services, and identify new opportunities and risks worldwide. She co-authored the book "Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization" published by TED. Show less

Ayesha worked on new product development, including large scale algorithmic trading, risk management and derivatives systems, wealth management analytics and customer experience journeys. Clients included JP Morgan, Bank of America, DTCC, AIG, and UBS. She was series editor for Complete Technology Guides for Financial. Services (published by Elsevier) and author of "Straight Through Processing for Financial Services", which has been recommended reading for courses on financial technology… Show more

Ayesha worked on new product development, including large scale algorithmic trading, risk management and derivatives systems, wealth management analytics and customer experience journeys. Clients included JP Morgan, Bank of America, DTCC, AIG, and UBS. She was series editor for Complete Technology Guides for Financial. Services (published by Elsevier) and author of "Straight Through Processing for Financial Services", which has been recommended reading for courses on financial technology management at Columbia University and Nanyang Technological University. Show less

Ayesha advised clients on data analytics, master data management and information-based strategy. Clients included banks such as Toronto–Dominion Bank (TD) and large manufacturing firms such as Bridgestone.