Alex Goryachev is a globally recognized AI and innovation strategist with over two decades of experience helping global enterprises turn disruption into growth. Formerly an executive at Cisco, Dell, IBM, and Amgen, Alex has led digital transformation and AI initiatives in highly complex environments, generating over $1 billion in business impact and operational savings.

As Head of Artificial Intelligence at a stealth startup and a sought-after keynote speaker, Alex helps organizations move beyond AI experimentation toward strategy, governance, and scale. He’s known for creating AI and innovation blueprints that connect directly to revenue, workforce transformation, and global competitiveness. At Amgen, he led GenAI initiatives that increased efficiency across HR, operations, and regulatory affairs. At Dell, he helped launch AI-driven service offerings and a governance framework that accelerated market expansion and client value.

Alex has built internal venture incubators, led global innovation centers in 14 countries, and collaborated with governments, academia, startups, and Fortune 500s to deploy AI and emerging tech that deliver tangible outcomes. His thought leadership includes over 120 publications, a WSJ-bestselling book (Fearless Innovation), and 250+ keynotes across five continents. He’s also contributed to ISO standards for innovation and frequently guides executive teams through AI-driven cultural transformation.

Whether restarting stalled AI projects, launching AI training programs, or embedding AI into everyday workflows, Alex helps organizations design systems that work—not just in theory, but in practice.