Danilo McGarry is a thought leader on AI and technology, a teacher, and a speaker who can transform your knowledge of advanced technological ideas with his captivating talks. Danilo was highly regarded for his contributions to the tech & management field and his ability to offer advice for businesses wanting to leverage artificial intelligence - having recently exited a company after helping to take it from a worth of €900M to €4.9B in just four years. With second-to-none knowledge and expertise, Danilo holds the key to your future tech success through his keynote speeches.
A seasoned speaker, Danilo's engagements have seen him called to all four corners of the globe, including a Financial Times event where he spoke to 220,000 people. Backed by over 15 years of experience in such roles as Director of Productivity and Re-engineering at RBC Capital Markets, AI-Forum Board Member at AI Forum and member of the European Commission AI Alliance at European Commission, Danilo's insight covers topics from automation to machine learning, big data management, and analytics. Danilo's impressive portfolio of previous clients, including Atlanta Wealth, Amazon Web Services, and Inspired Business Media, has hailed him as a transformational leader. With many events under his belt, it is easy to see the influence of Danilo's expertise.
Previously recognised for his visionary work as the Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Citi Group, Danilo combines his commitments as an international speaker with his experience as the Global Head of Digital Transformation at Alter Domus, leading the company's future-proofed technology strategy. Throughout his extensive and impressive career, Danilo has covered many industries, including finance, where he became the Royal Bank of Canada's youngest Associate Director of Healthcare and Government. Danilo is a highly sought-after speaker who has worked for some of the world-leading brands in each sector, including JPMorgan and Motorola. His expertise was recently showcased in the popular TEDx Talk, Positive Global Change in the Age of AI. Most recently, Danilo has joined several Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 companies as a tech advisor, a testament to his prolific expertise in artificial intelligence.
Sharing his wealth of knowledge with others is a driving force for Danilo. Whether through specialist talks or various publications in The Times and Bloomberg, Danilo believes that artificial intelligence should be accessible for the greater good. He has been ranked among the 50 Most Powerful People in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the World, Top 20 People in the World for AI and listed first in the world for automation. An invaluable resource to every audience he meets, Danilo McGarry is the leading AI and automation speaker to hire - hire Danilo McGarry via Champions Speakers as an official booking agency.
In September 2023, we sat down virtually with Danilo McGarry and discussed how AI has transformed businesses and industries. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Danilo McGarry.
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Danilo McGarry received a 5 star rating across 25 events in 2023.
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"Danilo McGarry is a true visionary in AI and technology. His deep expertise and innovative approach have consistently delivered outstanding results. Danilo's passion and dedication are evident in every project he undertakes. He's not just an expert; he's a catalyst for transformative change in the tech industry. Highly recommended!"
Danilo McGarry's official speaking topics are listed below:
- AI - All topics leadership & technical
- Innovation
- Future of Work - Impact on businesses, societies & governments
- Tech leadership - How to maintain the no.1 tech position/offerings to provide the company with a competitive edge
- Generative AI, OpenAi, ChatGPT, Google Bard - How to use these technologies to revolutionise & transform your business & industry
- How to Increase Your Company Valuation with AI & Innovative Technologies
- How to Generate New Revenue Streams with AI, Generative AI, OpenAi, ChatGPT & Google Bard
- How to Drive Efficiencies in all Your Departments with AI, Generative AI, OpenAi, ChatGPT & Google Bard
- The Future of Education with AI, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT & Google Bard
- The Future of the Legal Industry with AI, Generative AI, OpenAi, ChatGPT & Google Bard
- The Future of the Financial Services Industry with AI, Generative AI, OpenAi, ChatGPT & Google Bard
- How to Set Up the Governance & Structure to Drive the Use of AI, Generative AI, OpenAi, ChatGPT & Google Bard in Your Organisation in a Pragmatic Way That is Highly Effective & Cost Efficient
- What are the Ethical, Structural & Community Impacts of AI, Generative AI, OpenAi, ChatGPT & Google Bard & How Will This Change Our World Forever
- How to Blend Automation, AI & Generative AI in a Way That Can Drive True Transformation in Your Organisation
From Humble Beginnings to Global Tech Influence
Danilo's story begins in Brazil, where he grew up without access to technology, a stark contrast to his eventual role as a global leader in AI and digital transformation. Danilo believes sharing this journey can inspire and demonstrate the importance of resilience and adaptability in today's tech-driven world.
The Crucial Role of Language in Navigating the AI Era
Moving to the UK at age six without speaking English, Danilo quickly learned the transformative power of language and communication. This experience has been instrumental in his career, especially in the context of today's AI-driven landscape. Danilo would like to discuss how language proficiency is more vital than ever, particularly with the rise of generative AI and its impact on the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Thriving in Tech Without a Formal Tech Background
Danilo's path to becoming a recognised figure in technology and innovation was unconventional, as he didn't start with a formal technology background. Danilo wants to talk about how diverse experiences and a willingness to learn can lead to success in the tech industry, breaking the myth that only traditional tech education paves the way.
AI, Generative AI & Future Innovations
Drawing from his experiences at companies like Citigroup, UnitedHealth Group and alterDomus, Danilo would like to explore the current and future impact of AI and Generative AI on businesses and society. This topic will delve into how companies can harness these technologies for innovation and efficiency.
Leadership & Digital Transformation
As someone who has led significant digital transformation initiatives, Danilo aims to share insights on effective leadership in this domain. This topic will include strategies for driving change, fostering innovation and building a culture that embraces digital advancement.
Personal Transformation
Coming from a place with no technology and no English speakers, how did Danilo rise to become one of the world's most respected technology leaders? What personal traits, habits and belief systems helped him become so resilient? Danilo can teach easy-to-apply steps and methodologies that can allow anyone to achieve their ultimate dream.
Rethinking People Management
We go through school life being split into age groups but when we go to work we often have 5 generations working together and yet, no one seems to talk about it or adapt the workplace so it works for all 5 generations. When we hire people we read their CVs, have 2-3 conversations and then offer them a job, only to find out later that they are not a good fit or match. Danilo teaches how to look at people management and hiring in a different way to enable your company to thrive and build unstoppable high-performance teams. Once you hear his thoughts and advice on how to manage this better you will never manage your company and teams the same way again.
How to Scale Innovation
New technology initiatives fail more than 80% of the time. That is because the initiative lacked vision, structure, governance and the correct buy-in to scale. Danilo can teach you how he has scaled 100's of technology initiatives, how to structure a vision, and governance model that is tried and tested as well and how to get the right buy-in to allow any initiative to scale. He also touches on culture and generational bias aspects that are important recipes to success too. Following this speech, your initiatives will have a near 100% chance of success instead of a typical failure rate of 80% within 2 years.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Danilo just delivered the best speech on AI I have ever seen, truly eye-opening and life-changing." - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (US Government)
"Danilo served as an advisor to a leading bank in their digital transformation strategy planning and quickly became a respected and valuable member, gaining the respect of C-level participants. He helped shape the bank's strategy and operating model which became paramount to their continued success." - GXG
"Danilo’s track record of producing outsized results with cutting-edge technology at his current & prior roles might be unprecedented. In his 15-year career in this space, he has overseen hundreds of transformation projects that to date have delivered circa $250 million in savings and counting. That is true transformation." - Intelligent Automation Radio
"Danilo served on our advisory board for technology. He was instrumental in the development of our AI transformation strategy. His knowledge and access in this space are truly world-class. It was a pleasure interacting and working with him." - Huntington Bank
"Danilo McGarry is one of the world’s best generative AI speakers. He has been there and done it, running some of the world’s largest AI programs in companies that run global economies. He solves and organizes complex transformative programs into bitesize deliverables that scale quickly. He is a genius at building synergies between technologies, strategy, structure, governance and culture." - Inspired Media
"Danilo has the rare ability to operationally turn around companies and significantly grow them internationally - he proved it across industries and geographies. He has the entire executive toolbox under his belt and implements super efficiently." - 3M
"What stuns me about Danilo is his depth of thought. The way that he can connect ideas from disparate industries and present them in ways that everyone can understand sets him apart as a Thought Leader and world-class Keynote Speaker. He is a leading light in the industry and my go-to person for industry trends and developments." - Richard, Executive Chair, MKAI.org
"Danilo's abilities to explain complex technical solutions in a business-friendly manner that can engage and delight any audience. I admire his ever-expanding appetite for knowledge and his openness to share new ideas and help others with their goals. Above all, he is a great human being and my go-to guru for emerging technologies." - Roboyo
"I have worked with many people in the Digital Transformation space but Danilo is in a class of his own, his programs at CitiGroup, and UnitedHealth Group and the speeches I have attended have brought know-how I have never seen before not even from the top consultancies I have hired. He is a true practitioner who has been there and done it several times." - Tquila
"We were absolutely delighted to have Danilo McGarry as our keynote speaker at Sullivan & Stanley’s recent executive event, “Every Business is an AI Business…?”. With over 200 senior leaders in attendance, Danilo delivered a talk that was nothing short of exceptional. It was insightful, urgent and deeply thought-provoking.
His ability to distillcomplex AI trends into real-world implications had our entire audience gripped. From global shifts in investment to the very real threat of disruption from “single-person unicorns,” Danilo certainly inspired action. The feedback has been overwhelming: guests called his session “unmissable,” “mic-drop worthy,” and “the most enlightening keynote they’ve seen in years.”
Danilo brought authority, clarity and generosity to every interaction, and did so just days after spending time with Jensen Huang and the NVIDIA team in Paris. It was clear we were hearing insights that hadn’t yet reached the mainstream. We’re incredibly grateful for his contribution." - Rick, Sullivan Stanley
- 2024 - LinkedIn Learning Instructor
- 2024 - Presented a TEDx Talk on Redefining Humanity in a New Age of AI
- 2023 - Presented in Wales Tech Week virtual summit
- 2021 - AI-Forum Board Member at AI Forum
- 2019 - European Commission Ai Alliance at European Commission
- 2019 - Head of Transformation at Alter Domus
- 2018 - Director of Advanced Automation Capabilities / Digital at UnitedHealth Group
- 2017 - Director of AI, Machine Learning, and Automation at Citi
- 2014 - Director and Consultant of Tech & Digital Transformation
- 2008 - Director of Productivity and Re-engineering at RBC Capital Markets
- 2007 - Senior Associate of the Select Management Program at BNP Paribas
- 2006 - Project Manager of Saving ‘V’ Energy Brand Digital Transformation Initiative at Danone
- 2006 - Senior Analyst of Reporting Digital Transformation & Automation at JPMorgan Chase & Co
- 2004 - Project Innovation Manager at Motorola Solutions
- Named Top 50 Most Influential People in AI
- Named Top 20 People in the World for AI
- Voted Top 50 People in the World for Corporate Social Responsibility
- Ranked Number 1 in the World for the 2nd Year Running for Automation
How to hire Danilo McGarry
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