Arti Zeighami is a globally recognized leader in AI, digital transformation, and organizational innovation. As Senior Advisor on AI@Scale, he helps major organizations build high-performing AI capabilities that deliver measurable value and cultural change. Formerly Partner & Director at BCG X and Chief Data & Analytics Officer at H&M Group, Arti has guided some of the world’s most ambitious transformations across industries and continents.... Read more
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Arti Zeighami is a globally recognized business and technology leader who helps organizations succeed in digital and AI transformation by focusing on the most critical and often overlooked factor, people. Known for leading large-scale change at the intersection of artificial intelligence, leadership, and culture, Arti works with senior executives to turn technological ambition into sustainable business and human impact.
As Senior Advisor on AI@Scale, Arti supports global organizations in building AI capabilities that deliver measurable value while reshaping how leaders think, teams work, and decisions are made. His work goes far beyond algorithms and platforms, addressing the mindset shifts, leadership behaviors, and cultural foundations required for AI to truly transform organizations. He advises many of BCG’s largest global clients on AI driven growth and enterprise transformation, working closely with CEOs and executive teams across industries and geographies. He also served as Interim Head of Advanced Analytics and AI for one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East, where he built an AI organization, established its operating model, and laid the foundation for tangible business results within its first years.
Earlier in his career, Arti was Chief Data and Analytics Officer at H&M Group, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s journey from digital laggard to a data and AI powered industry leader. His approach combined advanced analytics with deep human transformation, shifting leadership mindsets, redesigning operating models, and embedding new ways of working across global markets. The result was not only technological progress, but meaningful financial impact and a culture better equipped for continuous change.
A sought-after keynote speaker, moderator, and educator, Arti is known for his engaging, human centered storytelling and his ability to make complex AI and digital topics accessible, relevant, and actionable for leaders. His talks explore themes such as the future of work, leadership in an AI driven world, culture as a driver of transformation, and how organizations can move from fear and resistance to confidence and fluency with AI. He has spoken at leading global platforms including the MIT AI Summit, Code Conference, Business of Fashion VOICES, Global Fashion Summit, and ReMode, and has been featured in major international media such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and WWD.
In addition to his advisory and speaking work, Arti has served as a visiting lecturer for Executive MBA programs at Wharton and Corvinus University and regularly delivers masterclasses and podcasts on AI leadership, responsible innovation, and digital culture. He also sits on several boards as non-executive director and external advisory groups, where he helps organizations align people, purpose, and technology to drive sustainable growth.
With a career spanning multiple industries and continents, Arti brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, technological depth, and human empathy. His mission is to help leaders and organizations realize that the future of AI transformation is not just technological, it is profoundly human.
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Arti Zeighami's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Arti tailored to your event.
Arti Zeighami speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Future of Work, Leadership, Transformation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Arti to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Arti Zeighami for events worldwide, subject to Arti's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Arti Zeighami is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Arti can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Arti Zeighami on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Arti can offer.
Arti Zeighami delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Arti Zeighami's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Future of Work, Leadership, Transformation. To get a clear sense of Arti's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Arti Zeighami can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Future of Work, Leadership, Transformation is relevant. Details of Arti's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Arti Zeighami is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Arti Zeighami, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Arti's current availability for your dates.