Asha Saxena

Asha Saxena is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and adjunct professor at Columbia University, specializing in AI and data-driven business transformation. With over thirty years of experience in technology, artificial intelligence, and business leadership, she has built and led multiple successful companies, helping organizations harness AI for innovation and growth.

She is the founder and CEO of World Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA), a global leadership organization dedicated to empowering executives in leveraging AI for strategic advantage. WLDA fosters a powerful peer network where C-suite leaders from Fortune 1000 companies collaborate on AI adoption, governance, and ethical innovation. Its members include executives from leading organizations such as KPMG, Dow Chemical, Chevron, L’Oréal, Molex, PwC, and more.

Named one of the Top 25 AI Leaders to Follow in 2025, Asha is a recognized thought leader featured in major publications and a sought-after speaker on AI strategy, digital transformation, and the future of work. Her expertise makes her a trusted advisor to Fortune 1000 companies and global business leaders. She was also invited as the CEO of Future Technologies Inc. to the World Economic Forum, where her company was named a Global Growth Company in 2007.