Andrew Ayres

Andrew Ayres is a renowned expert in digital transformation & artificial intelligence. Currently a Master Strategist for UK & Ireland at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, he offers his advisory services for a variety of clients across different industries. Andrew is now available to speak at technology, AI and digital transformation related events.

Andrew has a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of London, an MBA from Manchester Business School and is pursuing a PhD in AI & Machine Learning from Manchester Metropolitan University. Andrew has led an illustrious career, holding eminent positions in prominent organisations. These most notably include Senior Manager at Gartner and Head of Advisory & Professional Services at Micro Focus (now OpenText).

Andrew has worked across the financial services, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries and has gained expertise in disciplines such as transformation, big data, and AI. He now uses this knowledge to advise boards of different organisations on what the most optimal path to their success is. Andrew is also the Discussion Leader at HPE’s Customer Innovation Centre. He is also a Member of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, which promotes the research and responsible use of AI.

Andrew is keen on raising awareness surrounding the role of human beings and machines in organisations – maintaining that we must move past the archaic concept of human-centricity and adopt a more welcoming attitude towards the role that machines play in companies. He is now available to hire for a wide range of events, sharing his esteemed opinions on AI and data transformation in depth. Hire Andrew Ayres today!