Noelle Russell

Noelle Russell is a multi-award-winning technologist, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker who specialises in artificial intelligence, leadership, and innovation. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the AI Leadership Institute, and a five-time Microsoft AI Most Valuable Professional. Recognised as the #1 Agentic AI Leader in 2025, Noelle has influenced close to one billion dollars in revenue for Microsoft AI and built over 100 conversational AI applications, reaching more than two million users worldwide. Her career is defined by her ability to merge technical expertise with human insight, empowering audiences and organisations to harness AI responsibly and effectively.

Noelle’s early years were shaped by a fascination with technology and storytelling. She studied Computer Science and Business Administration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she developed the foundation for her future in systems design and innovation. Her first professional experiences at IBM and Red Hat immersed her in the world of enterprise technology and education, teaching her the importance of accessible learning and inclusive engineering. These formative years gave her a unique ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, practical lessons for business leaders and developers alike.

Throughout her career, Noelle has led AI and technology teams at some of the world’s most influential organisations, including Amazon Alexa, Microsoft, IBM, Accenture, AWS and NPR. As Managing Director of Global AI Solutions at Accenture, she helped Fortune 500 companies adopt generative and large language model technologies. At Microsoft, she spearheaded enterprise AI programmes and guided responsible AI strategy, earning multiple Microsoft MVP awards for her leadership in ethics and innovation. As Global Responsible AI Ambassador for the United States, she advocates for transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI adoption. Her impact has been recognised with accolades including Trailblazer of the Year by Women in AI and the AI & Cyber Leadership Award from DCALive.

Audiences book Noelle because she brings clarity, warmth, and credibility to one of the most important conversations of our time. Her talks explore topics such as responsible AI, generative AI strategy, inclusive innovation, and AI-driven revenue growth. She equips leaders with actionable tools to build ethical and scalable AI systems while helping organisations stay competitive and future-ready. For companies seeking a speaker who can make AI meaningful, human, and transformative, Noelle is the ideal choice.