Didem Ün Ateş

Didem Ün Ateş

Didem Un Ates is a renowned AI and Responsible AI executive with over 25 years of experience in management consulting (Capgemini, EY, Accenture) and industry roles (Motorola, Microsoft, Schneider Electric). As the founder of LotusAI Ltd, she advises Private Equity firms, Hedge Funds, and Financial Institutions, including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and its 300 portfolio companies, on AI/GenAI strategies, responsible AI implementation, and talent transformation.

Didem serves as Advisor and member of the AI/Generative AI Council for Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator, sits on the Boards of the Edge AI Foundation and Wharton AI Studio, and is a certified AI Algorhytm Auditor and Executive Coach. Her industry contributions have earned her recognition such as the Tech Women 100 Champion and Trailblazer 50 awards.

In her tenure as Vice President of AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric, she led the development of the company’s AI/GenAI strategy and forged strategic partnerships with startups, VCs/PEs, and academia. At Microsoft, she was pivotal in launching Business AI Solutions at Microsoft Research and spearheaded diversity-focused programs, including ‘Alice Envisions the Future’ and ‘Girls in AI Hackathons.’ In her role as head of Applied Strategy, Data & AI in Microsoft’s Chief Data Office, she managed Microsoft’s largest AI engagements, contributing to the OpenAI partnership.

Didem has led the operationalization of Responsible AI at Microsoft, Accenture, and Schneider Electric, advising C-suite leaders on talent strategy adaptations and promoting responsible AI practices.

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    Goldman Sachs
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    Founder & CEO, LotusAI Ltd, Advisor and member of the AI/Generative AI Council
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