Prof. Dr. Feiyu Xu is a globally recognised technology executive, academic, and innovation leader with over two decades of experience at the forefront of digital transformation. With a career spanning research, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, she has held senior positions in some of the world’s most influential organisations, including SAP, Lenovo, and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).
A multilingual academic and Professor of Industry AI at the German University of Digital Science, Dr. Xu has consistently bridged the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application. She has co-founded tech startups, led global R&D labs, and served on numerous supervisory and advisory boards, including ZF Group, Siemens Energy, Airbus, FAZ, and Zühlke Group. Her interdisciplinary approach spans emerging technologies, industrial innovation, business transformation, and digital governance.
Dr. Xu’s unique blend of scientific rigour and business strategy has enabled her to guide global organisations through complex challenges in innovation, digitisation, and sustainable growth. Her contributions have been recognised through numerous awards, including inclusion in Forbes China’s Top 50 Women in Tech, Handelsblatt’s People of the Year, and Manager Magazin’s Top 23 Women in AI.
With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, executive leadership experience, and a strong presence in both academic and corporate spheres, Prof. Xu is a sought-after speaker on topics such as digital transformation, leadership in tech, future industry trends, and cross-cultural innovation. Her keynotes are known for their clarity, depth, and global perspective, inspiring decision-makers to lead with confidence in an era of rapid change.
Whether advising boards, mentoring future leaders, or delivering keynote speeches, Prof. Dr. Feiyu Xu brings a visionary yet pragmatic voice to the conversations shaping tomorrow’s industries.
2025 - 23 wichtigsten Frauen in KI für Deutschland von Manager Magazin
2024 - Frauen des Jahres 2024“ von Fokus Magazin: Gewinnerin für Wirtschaft
2023 - Menschen des Jahres 2023“ von Handelsblatt
2021 - one of “100 women who drive the innovation in Germany” by Handelsblatt
2019 - Forbes China List ”Top 50 Women in Tech” 2014 DFKI Research Fellow
2013 - Google Focused Research Award
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