Andreas Welsch is a globally recognised leader within the field of artificial intelligence. He is an AI strategist, speaker, and bestselling author who has been a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 executives looking to transform their companies through the application of AI. Throughout his career, Andreas has received many admirable accolades, such as being named a Top 10 Thought Leader in Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI by Thinkers360. It is for this reason that Andreas is highly sought after for a variety of speaking engagements.
Beginning his career in IT process automation as a Project Manager at SAP, Andreas dove straight into helping scale global operations and driving transformation. He went on to spend over two decades at SAP and progressed through technical, innovation, and strategic leadership roles to eventually become the Vice President of AI. Within this role, Andreas was at the forefront of building SAP’s Global AI Centre of Excellence and later its AI Marketing Function. He also built a strong foundation in hands-on expertise around aligning technology with business outcome, another reason he is so highly in demand by organisations globally today.
In his recent career, Andreas acted as a Course Instructor on LinkedIn, leading over 10,000 business leaders on Agentic AI. He is now recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice. Andreas is the Founder and Chief AI Strategist of Intelligence Briefing, where he leads advisory work, brand partnerships, and a global AI leadership community. A bestselling author, Andreas published the ‘AI Leadership Handbook’ to further assist people in AI and how it can be incorporated into organisations. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor at West Chester University and serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of AI, Robotics, and Workplace Automation. Andreas’ credibility is furthered by his features in CIO.com, VentureBeat, and InformationWeek, where he continues to share his insights on leadership in AI.
As a speaker, Andreas is highly regarded and trusted as an advisory in the field of AI. He has been a speaker for organisations such as AWS, IBM, and has spoken at major events such as SAP Sapphire, DAMA, and IQPC. Andreas has a plethora of intelligence in AI and is keen to share this both in the boardroom and on stage. If you or your organisation is looking to expand knowledge and prepare for AI-powered transformation, look no further than hiring Andreas Welsch today!
Books
AI Leadership Handbook
Andreas Welsch's official speaker topics are listed below:
What If Your Next Team Wasn’t Human?—Evolving Leadership in the Agentic AI Era
The pressure on leaders to incorporate AI into their business has never been higher. Despite their best efforts, 85 percent of AI projects fail. But that is rarely just because of technology. Between unrealistic expectations of what AI can do, isolated science projects turned into money pits, and employees looking for clarity on how AI influences their jobs, learning how to successfully introduce AI into your organisation can be difficult. Getting it right on the second or third attempt is not an option. Spanning strategy, stakeholder management, collaboration, culture, ethics, data privacy, risk management, and technology, this session covers the key aspects that leaders need to keep in balance—and get it right on the first try.
- Agentic AI is set to take centre stage in the industry with AI labs building the foundational capabilities and software vendors incorporating it quickly into their platforms and applications. But what does it mean when AI takes on more complex tasks? How will this adoption happen and how can technologists lead this new way of working?
- Just like during the previous Machine Learning and Generative AI hypes, business leaders will be compelled to find quick wins for this new technology. But in their rush to adopt Agentic AI, they will miss critical steps and aspects (again): Aligning AI with their business strategy, managing change, and taking a responsible approach to AI.
- Between hype and hope lies the potential of Agentic AI to drive meaningful business impact. From single agents to departmental multi-agent systems, inter-departmental and inter-company agent systems, the progression towards increased autonomy and automation is already happening. Business and technology leaders need to collaborate with each other as well as their teams to ensure that the results that Generative AI and Agentic AI systems generate are timely, accurate, and valuable.
Embracing Agentic AI's Future of Autonomy and Interaction
This program is perfect for:
- Business leaders looking to leverage AI agents in business
- Leaders seeking to understand the impact of AI on their industry
Your audience will leave with:
- A comprehensive understanding of opportunities from AI agents
- Insights into the future evolution of AI and its business implications
- Practical steps to begin integrating AI into their business operations
Learn how the latest AI developments revolutionise industries. Gain insights into AI's business role, future trajectory with Agentic AI, and actionable steps to utilise AI today. Perfect for leaders and executives, this session provides a comprehensive understanding of AI's potential, future evolution, and practical integration steps. Empower your leadership to envision and lead in an AI-transformed future, driving innovation and industry transformation. Discover AI's impact and prepare to take action now.
Get Your Business AI-Ready: The 9 Steps to AI Success
This program is perfect for:
- Business executives looking to integrate AI into their strategy
- Senior technology leaders aiming to lead successful AI programs
Your audience will leave with:
- A comprehensive framework for leading AI programs
- Practical steps to increase AI literacy across their teams
- Insights into fostering a culture of innovation and AI readiness
Transform AI hype into business outcomes based on Andreas Welsch’s 'AI Leadership Handbook'. This session draws on 60+ interviews with AI leaders and experts and offers strategic insights into AI implementations. Gain practical knowledge on fostering innovation, driving human-AI collaboration, and leading AI initiatives. This AI leadership session covers strategy, leadership, culture, and security, equipping senior leaders with tools to boost AI literacy and achieve measurable business success.
AI in Business: A Reality Check Beyond the Hype
This program is perfect for:
- General audiences curious about AI's impact on business
- Senior business leaders aiming to harness AI for strategic growth
Your audience will leave with:
- A clear understanding of AI’s history, evolution, and hype
- Current insights into AI’s real-world applications and challenges
- A visionary outlook on AI trends for the next 3-5 years
Explore how AI amplifies human potential and accelerates business operations. Attendees will learn where AI excels and faces challenges, and how to leverage it for competitive advantage, decision-making, and innovation. Packed with actionable insights, the session empowers organisations to embrace AI confidently, unlocking growth and efficiency. Andreas demystifies AI, transforming hype into practical wisdom, and inspires your team to excel in an AI-driven business.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Andreas has delivered the opening keynote for 10,000+ participants. His keynote set the tone for this two-day event and has been among the top 3 sessions” - Ha, CEO, WOW AI
“Andreas brought a unique blend of expertise, energy, and relevance to the stage, captivating the audience from start to finish.” - Manish, Event Producer, Packt
“Andreas’s presentation was highly praised for its deep insights into the essential collaboration between data scientists and business stakeholders.” - Dr. Vaibhav, Chair, Association of Data Scientists
“Andreas delivered an exceptional presentation at our recent summit, showcasing profound speaking skills and expertise. He is a professional speaker, indeed, who can consistently deliver insightful and clear content tailored to the audience's needs.” - Stacey, Producer, EpicAI
“Andreas brought wonderful expertise, professionalism and cultivated a wonderful atmosphere.” - Mhairi, Lead, Generative AI Week
- 2025 – Launched new AI leadership course on Risk Mitigation with LinkedIn Learning
- 2025 – Named Top 10 Thought Leader in Agentic AI by Thinkers360
- 2024 – Published bestselling 'AI Leadership Handbook'
- 2024 – Trained 10,000+ leaders on Agentic AI through LinkedIn Learning
- 2024 – Named Top 14 AI Influencer by The Futurum Group
- 2024 – Adjunct Professor, West Chester University
- 2024 – Strategic Advisor & Instructor, Bots & People
- 2023 – Named LinkedIn Top Voice
- 2021 – Founder & Chief AI Strategist, Intelligence Briefing
- 2021 – VP & Head of AI Marketing, SAP
- 2020 – VP & Head of AI Center of Excellence, SAP S/4HANA
- 2016 – Head of Solution Management – Americas, SAP
- 2015 – Customer Officer, SAP Office of CTO
- 2010 – Senior Global Service Owner, SAP Global IT
- 2001 – Project Manager at SAP
How to hire Andreas Welsch
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