Simon Greenman is an accomplished executive, investor, and non-executive director with over 25 years of global experience in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. He co-founded MapQuest, the first internet mapping service and one of the first online AI-powered brands. He is the Co-Founder, Head of AI and CTO of Best Practice AI. Simon is now available to speak at an array of events where he enlightens his audience on AI and digital innovation topics like the future of AI, ethics and the governance of AI, AI strategy and economics, AI in the workplace, and the deployment of AI.
Co-Chair (Emeritus) of the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of London Network, Simon received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his BA Honours in Computing & Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sussex. As a former Global Innovator and Member of the Global AI Council at the World Economic Forum, he has contributed to driving the global agenda for the practical and safe adoption of AI.
Simon is involved in burgeoning start-ups and scale-ups that are set to do wonders for ethical and technological innovation worldwide through his work as an angel investor, Advisor at DN Capital – a European-American early-stage and growth venture capitalist, and formerly an AI Expert in Resident at pioneering VC Seedcamp.
Currently Non-Executive Director at Checkit, Simon has held several prestigious positions at organisations over the course of his career. Early on in his career, he was a Consultant at Accenture soon after which he co-founded Map Quest. He has also been COO at Asterand Bioscience, Interim Strategy and Product Management at AOL, Interim VP Marketing & Business Development at Merkle, SVP Internet at Dex Media, Managing Director at European Directories, CEO of ANGI Homeservices Europe, and Interim CEO of MutualArt Group. Additionally, he has been the Interim CMO and Chief Digital Officer at Bowers & Wilkins and a Board Advisor at Seldon. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and a regular keynote speaker on AI. Simon Greenman’s resume is only a testament to his leadership.
In September 2023 we sat down virtually with Simon Greenman and discussed the importance and benefit of AI to businesses. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Simon Greenman.
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Simon Greenwood's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Demystify - What is AI & Generative AI?
- A View of AI from Around the World - What is Happening in AI Globally?
- Disruption - How Will AI Impact My Business & Industry?
- Adoption - How Do I Get Going & Adopt Generative AI?
- Economics - Who Will Profit from the Generative AI Gold Rush?
- Ethics of AI - What are the Risks, Regulations & Best Practices in Managing Responsible AI?
- What is the Future of Work in an AI World?
- What is the Future of AI & Its Impact on Business, Government & Society?
- How Do You Invest in AI Startup Companies?
- Who Will Profit and Benefit from the Generative AI Gold Rush?
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Simon's presentation at the annual meeting of the International Society of Barristers in Barcelona was truly phenomenal and the highlight of the program. He received rave reviews for his fascinating and clear expose of Generative AI, its impact, and risks. Trial lawyers are experts in making persuasive and informative presentations - so the high praise he received from the attendees is indeed noteworthy" - David, Program Chair & Second Vice-President Colorado, International Society of Barristers
"Simon brings a rare combination of intellect, experience and enthusiasm to business challenges. He manages to combine the raw excitement of a new start-up founder with the worldly-wise savvy of an experienced investor who has seen it all before. He is a pleasure to work with" - Tim, Partner, Best Practice AI
- 2021 - NED of Checkit
- 2021 - Head of AI & CTO, Salus AI, Best Practice AI
- 2020 - Team Member of the AI for C-Suite Toolkit for the World Economic Forum
- 2020 - Head of AI & Chief Technology Officer, ORtelligence, Best Practice AI
- 2019 - Global Innovator for the World Economic Forum
- 2019 - Global AI Council Member of the World Economic Forum
- 2019 - Board Advisor for Seldon
- 2018 - Team Member of the Empowering Leadership: Board AI Toolkit for the World Economic Forum
- 2018 - AI Expert in Residence for Seedcamp
- 2017 - Partner, CTO & Head of AI for Best Practice AI
- 2016 - CMO & Chief Digital Officer for Bowers & Wilkins USA
- 2016 - Interim CEO of MutualArt Group
- 2013 - Co-Chair of HBS Alumni Angels of London
- 2013 - CEO Europe of ANGI Homeservices
- 2012 - Advisor & Venture Partner of DN Capital
- 2007 - Managing Director of Online for European Directories
- 2004 - SVP Internet for Dex Media
- 2003 - Interim Strategy & Product Management for AOL
- 2002 - Interim VP of Marketing & Business Development for Merkle
- 2001 - Interim COO for Asterand Bioscience
- 1999 - General Manager of Local Matters
- 1994 - Co-Founder, VP of Technology & Products for MapQuest
- 1990 - Consultant for Accenture
