Chris Huntingford

Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

United Kingdom and Seattle

Chris is a technologist, keynote speaker, and community leader who brings disruptive thinking to the world of Trustworthy AI and people enablement. A self-described “dot connector,” Chris thrives on turning scattered ideas into powerful strategies that blend people, technology, and purpose. Whether he’s architecting ecosystems, evangelising platforms, or challenging teams to colour outside the lines, Chris is driven by a passion for collaboration and a belief that anything is possible when the right people come together with the right enablement.

Chris is a globally recognized technology leader, speaker, published author, and contributor to key frameworks including Ecosystem-Oriented Architecture, the AI Strategy Framework, and his book The Power Platform Playbook for Digital Transformation. Chris works directly with CXOs, Microsoft partners, and product engineering teams to guide Trustworthy AI, technology strategy, and ecosystem architecture.

His previous roles include Director of Artificial Intelligence, Director of Digital Innovation, and Director of the Global Power Platform Center of Excellence, and hands on experience as Technical Architect at Microsoft. Chris has led transformative programs for enterprise organizations across a range of industries and brings this real-world experience engagements shaping the future of AI strategy and vision.