Experience

Addo

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Co-Founder and CEO

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Roseville, California, United States Ayesha co-founded Addo an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm. In 2017, Addo was featured in Forbes magazine as one of four leading artificial intelligence companies in Asia and Ayesha was named one of South East Asia's groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine in 2018. She has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to clients such as Pfizer, one of the world's largest life sciences companies; SMRT, Singapore's largest public… Show more Ayesha co-founded Addo an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm. In 2017, Addo was featured in Forbes magazine as one of four leading artificial intelligence companies in Asia and Ayesha was named one of South East Asia's groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine in 2018. She has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to clients such as Pfizer, one of the world's largest life sciences companies; SMRT, Singapore's largest public transport company; Mercy, one of the largest hospital networks in the United States; Singtel, Singapore's largest telco; SOMPO, Japan's largest insurance firm; Habib Bank, Pakistan's largest bank; and Smart Dubai, the government agency tasked to transform Dubai into a leading smart city. Ayesha was profiled for her work in artificial intelligence in publications such as Zürcher Zeitung (Switzerland), Corriere della Sera (Italy), Dagens Næringsliv (Norway), Lëtzebuerger Journal (Luxembourg), Computer Sweden (Sweden), Information Age (Nordics), Peak (Cover Story, Singapore) and InTheBlack (Cover Story, Australia). Show less



Johnson Controls

• Ireland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Member

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Cork, County Cork, Ireland Ayesha serves on the board of Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), , a global leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces with the world's largest portfolio of building technology, software and service solutions. She is a member of the Governance Committee



L'Oréal

• France
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Advisory Board Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Paris, Île-de-France, France Ayesha serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of L’Oreal, the world's largest beauty company where she advises on the future of new technologies, disruptive innovations and changing consumer preferences.



NEOM

• Saudi Arabia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Member, NEOM Tonomous

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Ayesha serves on the board of NEOM Tonomous, which is responsible for formulating the vision and delivery of the technology infrastructure (which includes AI, robotics, blockchain, and metaverse) for NEOM, the $500billion smart city under development in Saudi Arabia. Ayesha is the Chair of the Investments Committee.



Singapore Government

• Board Member, Health Promotion Board

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Ayesha serves on the Board of the Health Promotion Board, a statutory board under the Ministry of Health of the Government of Singapore. It was established to act as the main driver for national health promotion and disease prevention programmes.

• Board Member, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Ayesha serves on the board of Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore, a statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Education in Singapore. Ngee Ann has 15,000 students and 44 full time diploma courses offered through 9 academic schools.

• Board Member, Sport Singapore

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2023

  Ayesha serves on the Board of Sport Singapore, a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of the Government of Singapore. It is the lead agency tasked with developing a holistic sports culture for the nation.

• Board Member, Infocomm Media Development Authority

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2022

  Ayesha served on the Board of Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Communications and Information of the Government of Singapore. IMDA develops and regulates its world-class technology sector to drive the country's digital economy and power its Smart Nation vision.



YPO

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Ayesha is a member of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), a global leadership community of chief executives with 30,000 members in 142 countries with USD 9 trillion combined revenue of YPO member-run companies.



Chief

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  New York, United States Ayesha is a member of Chief, an organization designed for senior women executives in the United States to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them.



AVEVA

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Member

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  London, England, United Kingdom Ayesha served on the board of AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, which was part of the FTSE100, before its acquisition by Schneider Electric. She was a member of the Renumeration Committee.



World Economic Forum

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member, Global Future Council

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

  Zurich, Switzerland Ayesha served as a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Media, Entertainment, and Sport, a community of international experts who provide thought leadership on the impact and governance of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.



The Keys Academy

• Singapore
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  Singapore Ayesha set up The Keys Global, an innovative education hub whose unique model of "externships" partnered students with leading companies to apply their skills in coding, robotics, 3D printing and other new technologies. Its interdisciplinary technology and holiday programs were featured in Singapore's The Straits Times, French channel FranceTV and Japan's President Family.



The Economist

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Editorial Director, GE Look Ahead

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2016

  gelookahead.economist.com Ayesha led the global editorial team for Look Ahead, an award-winning multimedia series published by the Economist Group in partnership with GE on global innovation trends, focusing on new technologies, growth markets, and industrial sectors such as energy, transportation, manufacturing and healthcare. Look Ahead's industry awards include Digiday Content Marketing Awards: Best Publisher Native Advertising Program, AdAge: Best Branded Content Partnerships and AdWeek Media Plan of the Year: Best… Show more Ayesha led the global editorial team for Look Ahead, an award-winning multimedia series published by the Economist Group in partnership with GE on global innovation trends, focusing on new technologies, growth markets, and industrial sectors such as energy, transportation, manufacturing and healthcare. Look Ahead's industry awards include Digiday Content Marketing Awards: Best Publisher Native Advertising Program, AdAge: Best Branded Content Partnerships and AdWeek Media Plan of the Year: Best Use of Native Advertising Spending >$5M. Show less



Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

• Singapore
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Steering Committee Member

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Singapore Ayesha served as a member of the Ministry of Education's steering committee resulting in SkillsFuture, Singapore's innovative national program that aligns education with economic demand, career guidance and lifelong learning to prepare citizens for the fourth industrial revolution.



Hybrid Reality Institute

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Co-Founder and Director

  • Feb 2010 - May 2014

  hybridreality.me Ayesha co-founded and directed The Hybrid Reality Institute, a research and advisory group focused on human-technology co-evolution, geotechnology and innovation. Fellows explored the social, political and economic implications of the Hybrid Age. The Institute also worked with clients to understand emerging technologies, future geopolitical and market conditions, design innovative products and services, and identify new opportunities and risks worldwide. She co-authored the book "Hybrid… Show more Ayesha co-founded and directed The Hybrid Reality Institute, a research and advisory group focused on human-technology co-evolution, geotechnology and innovation. Fellows explored the social, political and economic implications of the Hybrid Age. The Institute also worked with clients to understand emerging technologies, future geopolitical and market conditions, design innovative products and services, and identify new opportunities and risks worldwide. She co-authored the book "Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization" published by TED. Show less



Blueprint Group

• Partner

  • Feb 2002 - Feb 2010

  New York Ayesha worked on new product development, including large scale algorithmic trading, risk management and derivatives systems, wealth management analytics and customer experience journeys. Clients included JP Morgan, Bank of America, DTCC, AIG, and UBS. She was series editor for Complete Technology Guides for Financial. Services (published by Elsevier) and author of "Straight Through Processing for Financial Services", which has been recommended reading for courses on financial technology… Show more Ayesha worked on new product development, including large scale algorithmic trading, risk management and derivatives systems, wealth management analytics and customer experience journeys. Clients included JP Morgan, Bank of America, DTCC, AIG, and UBS. She was series editor for Complete Technology Guides for Financial. Services (published by Elsevier) and author of "Straight Through Processing for Financial Services", which has been recommended reading for courses on financial technology management at Columbia University and Nanyang Technological University. Show less



Fitzgerald Analytics, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • May 2006 - Dec 2009

  New York Ayesha advised clients on data analytics, master data management and information-based strategy. Clients included banks such as Toronto–Dominion Bank (TD) and large manufacturing firms such as Bridgestone.