Some recognitions celebrate what you’ve accomplished.
Others remind you why you started the journey in the first place.
Being featured by TheCEOVerse as the “Visionary AI & Digital Innovation Leader of the Year 2026” is one of those moments for me.
I’m truly honored and grateful to the editorial team for taking the time to understand not just my professional journey, but also the values and purpose that have guided me throughout my career.
Thank you, TheCEOVerse, for this incredible recognition.
As I read the feature, one thing stood out.
It wasn’t centered around titles, awards, or milestones.
It was centered around curiosity.
That made me smile because curiosity has always been the common thread running through my journey.
I’ve always been fascinated by one simple question:
“What happens when technology is designed to solve real business problems instead of simply showcasing innovation?”
That question has shaped every role I’ve taken on, every project I’ve led, every research initiative I’ve pursued, and every conversation I’ve had.
Whether it’s enterprise transformation, Artificial Intelligence, digital innovation, research, or mentoring future leaders, curiosity continues to be my compass.
One belief has remained unchanged over the years.
Innovation isn’t about chasing every new technology that comes along.
It’s about building solutions that help organizations become smarter, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.
Technology alone doesn’t transform businesses.
Strategy does.
Leadership does.
People do.
That’s why I’ve always believed AI, data, governance, and business strategy shouldn’t exist in silos. When they’re connected with purpose, that’s when meaningful transformation happens.
The feature also highlighted something I’ve always believed deeply lifelong learning.
Technology evolves every single day.
The moment we think we’ve learned enough is the moment we begin to fall behind.
I’ve never viewed learning as something to complete.
It’s something to carry with us throughout our careers.
Whether through research, academic pursuits, industry collaboration, IEEE communities, writing, or conversations with professionals across the globe, every experience teaches us something new.
After all, the day we stop learning is the day we stop growing.
Another aspect of the feature that resonated with me was its emphasis on resilience and empathy in leadership.
The technology industry moves at an incredible pace.
It constantly pushes us outside our comfort zones.
As a woman in technology leadership, there have certainly been moments when representation and inclusion weren’t where they should have been.
But every challenge became another opportunity to learn, grow, and advocate for greater diversity across our industry.
Those experiences didn’t define my journey.
They strengthened it.
Because leadership isn’t measured only by the innovations we build.
It’s measured by how we empower others, create opportunities, and leave the door open for those who come next.
Recognition is always meaningful.
But what matters even more is the responsibility that comes with it.
Every recognition reminds me that there’s still so much more to build.
More organizations to help transform.
More research to contribute.
More professionals to mentor.
More conversations around responsible AI to lead.
And more opportunities to create technology that genuinely improves how businesses and people work together.
To me, this recognition isn’t a finish line.
It’s another milestone on a journey that’s still unfolding.
I’d like to sincerely thank TheCEOVerse for recognizing not just my work, but the philosophy that continues to drive it every day.
To my mentors, colleagues, collaborators, friends, readers, and family — thank you for believing in me, challenging me, and supporting me throughout this journey.
Every milestone is built on the encouragement, trust, and shared experiences of so many wonderful people.
As I look ahead, my focus remains unchanged.
To continue building intelligent enterprise ecosystems.
To advance responsible AI.
To contribute through research and innovation.
To mentor future technology leaders.
And above all, to ensure that technology always serves people, not the other way around.
Because in the end, innovation isn’t measured by how advanced technology becomes.
It’s measured by the positive impact it creates.
And I truly believe the best is yet to come.
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