Alex Goryachev
About Alex Goryachev
I am a globally-recognized AI & Innovation Leader and a Keynote Speaker, bringing a wealth of experience in formulating and executing forward-thinking digital strategies in complex environments. My tenure at global companies, such as Dell, Amgen, IBM, Pfizer and Cisco, where I led Global Innovation Centers across 14 countries, increased revenue and accelerated industry's digital transformation through pioneering Artificial Intelligence, IoT and other digital solutions. Key Achievements: ✪ Drove multi-year Generative AI digital transformation strategies and roadmap at AMGEN, emphasizing clear vision, strategy, ethics, data privacy, and AI transparency for Regulatory Affairs. ✪ Spearheaded a $1.1B innovation portfolio at Cisco, streamlining cross-functional alignment, governance and saving OPEX and enabling growth. ✪ Founded Cisco's Global Innovation Centers, scaling to 14 countries and generating over $400M in revenue via Digital Solutions ✪ Pioneered internal venture incubation program and startup ecosystem M&A strategies, setting Cisco as best-in class global innovation partner ✪ Crafted AI, Digital Transformation and IoT blueprints for a $50B enterprise, spearheading pivotal digital ventures ✪ Elevated the thought leadership via 120+ publications, 75 keynote presentations globally, authoring WSJ Bestseller and driving Innovation Track for 3 Olympic Games Core Expertise: ✪ Generative AI Vision, Strategy, Governance, Risk Management and Delivery ✪ Digital Transformation: Vision, Strategy, Implementation, and Change Management ✪ Expansive Global Business Operations, Strategy, Process Design, Scaling and Restructure ✪ Comprehensive Business and Technology Portfolio Strategy & Governance ✪ New Go-to-Market Initiatives & Ecosystem Development ✪ Ecosystem, Startup Collaboration & Innovative Emerging Technologies Solution Incubation ✪ Thought Leadership, Public Speaking, Innovation Workshops & Workforce Development