Charlene Li

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About Charlene Li - Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and Leadership Speaker:

For the past three decades, Charlene Li has been helping people see the future. She’s an expert on digital transformation, disruption leadership and strategy, customer experience, and the future of work. She’s the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller, “Open Leadership,” and co-author of the critically acclaimed book, “Groundswell.” Her latest book is the bestseller “The Disruption Mindset.” She is currently working on her next book, “Winning with Generative AI.”

Charlene is also an entrepreneur, the Founder and CEO of Altimeter, a disruptive analyst firm that was acquired in 2015. She most recently served as the Chief Research Officer for PA Consulting and currently leads her own firm, Quantum Networks Group.

Charlene has worked with hundreds of top companies ranging from Adobe to Southwest Airlines and advised 49 of the Fortune 100 companies. She has spoken at events like the World Economic Forum, TED, and SXSW.

Named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company and a LinkedIn Top Voice on Culture, Charlene graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College. She received her MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives in San Francisco and teaches her cat tricks in her spare time.

Topics and Audience Takeaways

What Charlene Li Talks About:

WINNING WITH GENERATIVE AI (Three different descriptions, depending on the audience)

For Large Conference Audiences

Winning With AI: Crafting a Future-Ready Strategy

This keynote introduces the strategic implications of AI for today’s leaders. Charlene shows how to connect AI to an organization’s core mission, sharpen competitive advantage, and accelerate long-term growth. Attendees gain clarity on where to focus, how to avoid pilot purgatory, and how to lead through workforce and cultural change—without getting lost in technical complexity.

In-Company Executive Session

Creating a Unified AI Strategy: An Executive Roadmap

Designed for senior leadership teams, this session focuses on aligning AI with enterprise priorities. Charlene guides executives through identifying high-impact initiatives, navigating workforce evolution, and managing risk while moving at speed. The result is a shared vision and an actionable roadmap that brings clarity, alignment, and momentum across the organization.

For AI & Digital Leaders

Strategizing AI: Vision, Alignment, and Execution

This advanced session is built for leaders responsible for AI strategy and execution. Charlene explores how to craft a compelling AI vision, secure executive and stakeholder buy-in, balance innovation with responsibility, and scale impact across the organization. The emphasis is on turning strategy into sustained value—not experimentation without outcomes.

Audiences Will Learn How To (based on the session content):

Ground AI strategy in the company’s purpose, values, and business strategy
Identify the highest-value opportunities where AI strengthens competitive advantage
Understand the leadership, workforce, and cultural implications of AI adoption
Build a robust AI strategy that holds up amid rapid change and uncertainty