Speaker Bio

Pavlos is an entrepreneur currently building in stealth at the MIT Media Lab and the Harvard Innovation Lab, focused on the next generation of AI systems and their real-world applications. His focus is on advanced AI capabilities to solve complex enterprise challenges for specific verticals. During his career, Pavlos operated at the intersection of technology, strategy, and large-scale organizational transformation. As part of IBM’s AI Strategy Practice and member the UK & Ireland leadership team, he works with senior executives to design and execute modern enterprise strategies, particularly large-scale AI and digital transformation programs. Over the past 13+ years, Pavlos has advised FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 organizations across financial services, insurance, aviation, utilities, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, as well as public sector and defence institutions. Earlier in his career, he led the global innovation, design, and product practice at Bip, was part of the innovation advisory team at Deloitte UK, and worked within the strategy team at Helleniq Energy. Pavlos is a John F. Kennedy Fellow at Harvard University and holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School. He also holds an Master of Science in Shipping, Trade & Finance and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Administration from Bayes Business School. In parallel with his professional work, he has served as both executive and non-executive board director for European and international NGOs focused on youth.