Erik Schwartz is the Founder and Chief Executive of The Ai Expert (theaiexpert.ai), helping ambitious small and mid-sized businesses go from AI-curious to AI-powered through a practical three-part approach: Literacy, Strategy, and Execution. He starts by building a clear, executive-level understanding of what AI can do. He then works with leadership teams to define where it fits in the organisation and which use cases will drive measurable value. Finally, he helps teams integrate AI into existing workflows and design agentic approaches that create entirely new ones.
A UK-based technologist and former enterprise product leader, Erik brings more than two decades of experience building search, knowledge discovery, and AI-driven platforms across global organisations including Microsoft, Elsevier, and Comcast, most recently driving AI initiatives in research and discovery. Today, he partners with clients to deploy intelligent systems that reclaim time, cut costs, and unlock new revenue—turning emerging capability into operational reality as AI reshapes how products and services are delivered.

Mark Kane is the CEO of Sustainabil-IT, a consultancy focused on accelerating sustainability through technology. With over 30 years in technology and project management, Mark pioneered the concept of Sustainable Digital Transformation, which earned him the ICMG/Zachman global award for Digital Strategy to Execution in 2019. He is co-authoring the book Intelligent Sustainability and is a faculty member at the Institute of Sustainability Studies.

Dr. Usman Zafar brings over two decades of experience in global business expansion and investment strategy across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa. As CEO and Board Advisor, he has empowered over 100 tech and infrastructure projects, facilitated multi-million-dollar investments, and guided companies in Smart Cities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) initiatives. Recognised as a Top 51 Global Influential Smart Cities Leader (2019), Dr. Zafar’s expertise spans strategic partnerships, market acceleration, digital transformation, and C-level advisory, enabling firms to achieve high-impact, sustainable results without reliance on large sales teams.

Steve Sanders brings extensive experience in strategic growth, market development, and ecosystem leadership. He specializes in translating complex business challenges into actionable strategies, combining stakeholder-first thinking with practical market-driven approaches. Steve has advised startups and scale-ups across diverse sectors, helping them align strategy with opportunity, build sustainable partnerships, and deliver measurable impact. He is also the author of Five Horizons: How to Succeed in the Age of Stakeholder Capitalism, a finalist in the 2023 Business Book Awards, reflecting his expertise in sustainable, stakeholder-driven growth.

Mindy Gibbins-Klein is an internationally recognised thought leader, entrepreneur, and executive coach. She is the founder of The Book Midwife® and The Thoughtful Leader, having coached over 1,000 visionary entrepreneurs to write and publish impactful books. A Top 10 Thought Leader (Thinkers360) and two-time TEDx speaker, Mindy has authored 15 books and designed high-impact leadership and innovation programmes that help leaders unlock human potential, foster agile mindsets, and embed innovative thinking across organizations.

Steve Sanders brings extensive experience in strategic growth, market development, and ecosystem leadership. He specializes in translating complex business challenges into actionable strategies, combining stakeholder-first thinking with practical market-driven approaches. Steve has advised startups and scale-ups across diverse sectors, helping them align strategy with opportunity, build sustainable partnerships, and deliver measurable impact. He is also the author of Five Horizons: How to Succeed in the Age of Stakeholder Capitalism, a finalist in the 2023 Business Book Awards, reflecting his expertise in sustainable, stakeholder-driven growth.

David Galea is a seasoned expert in digital transformation and business process reengineering. David leads initiatives that integrate AI and human insight to drive sustainable growth. David is also the founder of the AIHI Summit, exploring the intersection of AI and human creativity in professional services, and the author of Digital Made Simple.

Chris Lawrence is a seasoned strategic advisor and board leader with over 40+ years of experience across professional services, financial institutions, and the public sector. He specializes in organizational transformation, cross-border M&A, governance, and strategic consulting. Christopher’s experience leading NHS organisations, chairing trusts, and serving in non-profit boards equips HumAInity Works to help clients implement complex change programs, optimize operations, and embed effective governance frameworks.

Rupert Nichols is a highly experienced commercial leader and legal professional with extensive board-level experience across global service companies, entrepreneurial businesses, professional practices, and the public sector. Rupert brings expertise in corporate governance, compliance, risk management, mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracts, and business management. At HumAInity Works, he provides strategic oversight and governance guidance, helping professional service firms navigate regulatory, operational, and strategic challenges with confidence.