Business Intelligence Experts 2025

Data and analytics executive with 15+ years of experience leading teams and building data-driven solutions across enterprise organizations. Currently Sr Director of Data Transformation by day, and founder of Brighten — an AI-powered employee recognition and onboarding platform built for small and mid-size businesses. MBA, Six Sigma Black Belt, and deep expertise in AI enablement, business intelligence, marketing analytics, and process improvement. Available to comment on HR technology, employee engagement, onboarding best practices, AI in the workplace, SMB operations, data strategy, and analytics leadership.

A data-analytics entrepreneur, thought-leader and the Founder & CEO of Perceptive Analytics - a company that helps businesses turn raw data into actionable insights, smart marketing decisions, and clear visual analytics. With an MBA from ISB and advanced training from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, he brings together strong academic grounding and real-world business experience. Prior to founding his own venture in 2010, he sharpened his analytical and consulting skills at top firms including Infosys. Over the years, he has helped global clients, including Fortune-500 firms unlock value from their data, driving growth, optimization, and intelligent decision-making. Under his leadership, Perceptive Analytics has been recognized among the “top analytics companies to watch.” Passionate about data, strategy and storytelling with numbers, he firmly believes in empowering businesses to make smart, evidence-based decisions.

Will Turner is the Founder and Head of Data & AI at Beyond Data, an Australian consultancy specialising in insight-to-action systems, the architecture that closes the gap between what a business's data knows and what the business actually does. Headquartered in Brisbane and serving clients across Australia and New Zealand, Will and his team design, build, and run AI agents, data lakehouses, and advanced analytics with a ruthless focus on commercial outcomes, not proofs of concept. Will has successfully delivered AI and data projects for 15+ businesses across finance, manufacturing, retail, agriculture, healthcare, construction, insurance and digital marketing. His work touches thousands of people each day. His key insight, that SaaS delivers actions without insight, and analytics delivers insight without action, is gaining traction with Australian technology leaders as they start to adopt his insight-to-action systems methodology. With more than a decade in data and AI, a post-graduate qualification in Data Science from James Cook University, and multiple Head of AI roles, Will brings an authentic human lens to production AI. He is the Amazon-bestselling author of Even YOU can learn Data (2022) and a 2017 Queensland Young Achievers Award nominee. Will writes and speaks on AI strategy, data leadership, and why most AI projects quietly fail.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience in affiliate marketing, e-commerce, and digital growth strategy, I’ve helped brands scale profitable online partnerships and build high-performing affiliate ecosystems. As the founder of BestAIFor.com - a fast-growing AI tools directory, benchmark platform, and independent review hub - I now combine my performance marketing background with deep expertise in the AI landscape. I personally evaluate and benchmark hundreds of AI tools every month, tracking real-world metrics like speed, accuracy, pricing shifts, ROI, and usability across productivity, content, marketing, and creative workflows. My work focuses on cutting through the hype to deliver actionable, data-backed insights that help solopreneurs, marketers, and businesses choose the right AI stack for 2026 and beyond. Whether I'm setting up affiliate programs for AI tool makers, optimizing campaign performance with AI-powered automation, or identifying emerging trends through original benchmarks, I’m driven by one goal: turning complex technology into practical growth advantages. I’m passionate about sharing transparent, no-BS analysis and helping the industry move faster with better information. You’ll often find me publishing fresh benchmarks, “State of AI Tools” micro-reports, and strategic guides on BestAIFor.com.

I'm the CPO & Head of Consulting at Kleene.ai, an AI data platform that unifies data, advanced analytics and decision intelligence in one place. I'm a data science and AI leader with more than two decades in advanced analytics and marketing measurement — previously CTO & Head of Data Sciences at Adludio, CIO & Head of Data Sciences at Publicis Groupe Media, and CIO at ZenithOptimedia. My work is about turning complex data into powerful insights and embedding AI to enable better, faster decisions and optimised performance. I write and speak on AI model orchestration, marketing measurement (media mix modelling and multi-touch attribution), demand forecasting, customer segmentation, price elasticity, and how decision intelligence changes the way businesses operate.

I am a multidisciplinary business owner and consultant with expertise spanning recruitment, HR strategy, technology, and creative design. As the founder of Talent Shark (https://www.talentshark.ae), a recruitment and HR consulting firm in Dubai, I help organizations across industries — from healthcare and IT to corporate and creative sectors — build high-performing teams and implement solutions that drive business growth. What sets me apart is the ability to bridge people, business, and technology. With a background in talent acquisition, data science, IT solutions, and graphic design, I bring a unique perspective to problem-solving, blending strategic HR insights with technical and creative innovation. This allows me to not only connect companies with the right talent but also support them in areas like digital transformation, workforce automation, and brand development. I am passionate about building scalable systems, improving processes, and helping businesses unlock new opportunities through a mix of human expertise, technology, and creativity. Expertise & Skills Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Healthcare, IT & Multi-industry) HR Consulting, Payroll, PRO & Compliance Data Science & Business Analytics IT Solutions & Digital Transformation Graphic Design & Creative Strategy Employer Branding & Marketing Support Training & Development Programs Process Improvement & HR Automation

Gregg Podalsky is the President and CEO of one of the nation’s top-ranked recruiting and consulting firms, recognized by Forbes as a leading professional recruiting, executive search, and contract staffing organization. Over the past 25 years, he has guided the firm through the technology boom, transforming it from a regional powerhouse into a nationally recognized leader. Under his leadership, the company has been named the largest executive search firm for over two decades by the South Florida and Jacksonville Business Journals and has placed talent across industries including insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, IT, accounting and finance, executive leadership, HR, sales and marketing, transportation, and supply chain logistics, including staffing drivers for America’s biggest football game. An entrepreneurial leader, Gregg advanced from employee to CEO, building a culture that blends innovation with human-centered expertise. Recognizing the evolving complexity of hiring, he spearheaded the creation of Recruitment Intelligence™, an AI-powered hiring platform that transforms the way organizations find talent. Recruitment Intelligence™ combines cutting-edge AI technology with seasoned recruiter insight, providing access to over one billion candidate profiles, precise candidate matching, bias-free shortlists, and postings on up to 75 major job boards. By merging smart technology with deep industry knowledge, the platform enables faster, more strategic, and cost-effective hiring. Through Recruitment Intelligence™, Gregg and his team have successfully accelerated time-to-hire, improved candidate quality, and expanded access to diverse and hard-to-reach talent pools. The platform’s AI, named RiC, complements human judgment by identifying high-potential candidates who may be overlooked through traditional recruitment methods, allowing recruiters to focus on cultural fit, motivation, and long-term success. Gregg’s leadership and vision have positioned Recruitment Intelligence™ as a forward-thinking solution for organizations seeking smarter, faster, and more reliable talent acquisition. Trusted by industry leaders across insurance, healthcare, travel, and corporate sectors, he continues to drive innovation in hiring while building on decades of proven recruitment expertise.

Mrs. Durga Chavali is an internationally recognized IT healthcare leader and AI researcher with nearly two decades of experience and a proven track record of implementing enterprise-level technology strategies that improve efficiency, drive digital transformation, and enable data-driven decision-making. She is the proven leader in implementing complex, high-stakes healthcare IT projects with significant ROI, guiding enterprise-level initiatives from concept to execution, and enabling organizations to make informed decisions that optimize operations, reduce risk, and enhance financial and clinical outcomes. Ms. Chavali is a Doctor of Health Care Administration and a results-driven healthcare IT executive who consistently delivers measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial performance by making strategic, data-informed decisions that optimize enterprise-level processes and drive organizational success. She has been honored with the Fellow Honorary of IETE, Distinguished Fellow of SCRS, and Honorary Inducted Member of Phi Kappa Phi. Mrs. Chavali has been recognized for thought leadership through publications in leading healthcare and AI journals and business magazines, translating complex research into actionable strategies that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial performance in enterprise healthcare settings. Mrs. Chavali is also a trusted advocate and coach in the AI era, leveraging a strong research background to guide organizations in adopting innovative AI-driven strategies and driving business transformation toward measurable success Mrs. Chavali is an award-winning healthcare IT leader, recognized with the Inspera and ITA Awards for Distinguished Research and Breakthrough Innovation, pioneering innovative solutions that integrate research and industry expertise to drive AI-powered analytics, predictive insights, and compliance automation, delivering measurable improvements in care quality, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes. Ms. Chavali has been further recognized by the most popular and high-circulation media and featured in respected industry publications such as TechBullion and TechTimes, leveraging published insights on healthcare IT, AI, and data-driven innovation to influence cross‑industry discourse and drive enterprise‑level transformation. Mrs. Chavali contributes to organizations such as IEEE and ACM and supports the community through her expertise.

I'm the CEO of Kleene.ai, an AI data platform that turns scattered business data into clean, AI-ready foundations and decision intelligence. I'm an entrepreneur, advisor and chair who has spent my career building and scaling technology and digital businesses, and I studied at the University of Warwick. I think and write a lot about data sovereignty and the risks of building a business on a single LLM, the gap between AI hype and the infrastructure that actually makes AI useful, and what the UK and Europe need to do to compete on AI. I'm happy to talk about AI strategy and adoption, data sovereignty and vendor lock-in, the economics of the LLM market, and how businesses turn data into faster, better decisions.

Entrepreneurial product manager specializing in helping startup companies develop, scale, grow and monetize their products. Deep domain expertise in retail advertising based on years of experience working with top-tier retailers and manufacturers around the world.

Dr Leanne Elich is an unshakeable optimist. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Leanne has devoted her professional life to helping advance a vision of the world. She is fascinated by the people and organisations that make the greatest and longest-lasting impact. Her work has uncovered remarkable patterns in how people think, behave, and communicate in the environments in which they operate at their best. Dr Leanne Elich is an award-winning Neuroscientist and Behavioural Economist, and a sought-after expert in psychology and neuroscience applied to business and high-performance teams. She is the CEO of Leanne Elich Consulting, an advisory firm that works with individuals, teams, and organisations, specialising in teaching tools, tactics, and strategies to ethically influence consumer behaviour. With a PhD in Cognitive Neuropsychology and an extensive publication record, Leanne was awarded the 2023 Top 20 Women in Business and the 2024 Women in Impact Award, and was inducted into Forbes Women Australia. She is a graduate of the University of Sydney, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Medical School. Leanne’s unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted international attention. She regularly contributes to national and international media outlets, including ABC Radio, Sydney Morning Herald and Psychology Today. Her mission: Changing business, one brain at a time.

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Entrepreneur and GEO expert focused on AI discoverability, authority engineering, and the future of search. Former co-founder of Coffeegraphy and now leading Crimson Salt, helping brands build visibility across AI-driven platforms and recommendation systems.

Co-founder & CMO at SingularViews, building AI data agents for governed self-serve analytics (trusted metrics, permissions, and answers in Slack/Teams). I’ve spent ~9 years across startups and innovation roles spanning strategy consulting and venture-building, leading go-to-market work, product discovery, and pilot programs from idea to launch. My focus is turning AI into practical data products: validating opportunities fast, designing scalable workflows, and helping teams make better decisions with trustworthy data.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

I am Fabio Lauria, founder of Electe S.r.l., an innovative start-up that is revolutionising the way SMEs use data to make strategic decisions. My passion for innovation and management stems from more than 10 years of experience in the field of technological systems, where I had the privilege to lead as CEO a leading company in plant solutions for the industrial, civil and tertiary sectors. I founded Electe in 2023 with a clear mission: to democratise access to data analysis through artificial intelligence. Our platform combines I4.0, AI and machine learning technologies to provide affordable and effective strategic management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. What excites me most is seeing how our tools help companies turn their data into concrete decisions, improving operational efficiency and driving business growth.

Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi is a human-centered AI strategist, executive advisor, and educator who helps boards, executive teams, and institutions move AI from experimentation to accountable adoption. Her work focuses on strengthening human judgment, governance, workforce readiness, and institutional capability in the age of AI. She serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society for Artificial Intelligence (ASFAI) and is Founding Chair of its Ethics & Responsible AI Committee. She is also the Originator, Editor-in-Chief, and Founding Platform Architect of AI for Humanity: Human-Centered Strategies for Innovation and Impact, an AI-powered public-benefit platform and living anthology developed with ASFAI. Through this work, she convenes and synthesizes perspectives across governance, policy, technology, business, education, finance, and social impact. An Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs, Liz designs and teaches the AI for Impact professional learning series. She has taught at NYU since 2009 and, in fall 2026, contributed expert perspective to the ethics module of the AI @ NYU Primer, a university-wide learning experience for undergraduate students. Her teaching draws on her 1+1+AI=10™ methodology and SHINE™ Storytelling Framework to help professionals develop practical, ethical AI use cases and strengthen communication, collaboration, and accountable decision-making. Her perspectives on human-centered AI, governance, leadership, workforce transformation, and institutional innovation have appeared in or been featured by Fast Company, Benzinga, CNET, Chicago Tribune, NPR, Voice of America, Scientific American, MarketWatch, InformationWeek, and The NonProfit Times. With more than 25 years of cross-sector experience spanning technology, business, education, and social impact, Liz is available to comment on AI governance, institutional adoption, workforce transformation, AI and human judgment, responsible innovation, AI literacy, public trust, and strategic storytelling.

A well-known, commercially focussed, technology executive, renowned for driving results by developing high performing teams who deliver business opportunities and value through technology investments. An inspirational leader, who creates clarity of vision and purpose for people and organisations, while driving a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning. Passionate about developing people to their full potential and seeing them make extraordinary things happen.

Abhijit Chanda is a Director, Head of Retail Media Practice at Tredence, and MarTech and AI leader with 15+ years of experience across marketing analytics, customer intelligence, AI, retail media, and marketing technology. His core strength lies in connecting business strategy, customer data, AI, and MarTech to help enterprise marketing teams make better decisions, activate more effectively, and measure business impact more accurately. Abhijit helps organizations convert fragmented data into sharper insights, smarter activation, and measurable business outcomes by building analytics, agentic AI, and AdTech products and platforms that improve campaign planning, media performance, customer experience, and revenue accountability. In his current role, he works as a product and solution lead, partnering with cross-functional teams across data science, BI, data engineering, MarTech, and retail media analytics to drive solution strategy, delivery, and growth for enterprise retail clients. Building and scaling Tredence's AI-powered Retail & Commerce Media analytics practice — serving 8 of the top 10 global retailers, powering $2T+ in Retail Revenue and $10B+ in annual Retail Media Network spend Abhijit’s vision is to help organisations build the next generation of AI-native marketing intelligence and customer decisioning platforms — where data, identity, activation, incrementally, and AI come together to drive measurable business growth.

I turn complex data into clear decisions — building platforms that don't just work, but transform how organizations think