Didem Ün Ateş

Didem Ün Ateş is a seasoned leader in AI and technology strategy, currently serving as an Operating Advisor for Goldman Sachs Asset Management and as the Founder and CEO of LotusAI Ltd. Didem has held significant positions, including Vice President of AI Strategy and Innovation at Schneider Electric, and Head of Applied Strategy for Data & AI at Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions, where a focus was placed on developing innovative solutions and strategic partnerships. Experience spans multiple sectors, with key contributions to the evolution of data and AI practices at major companies such as Accenture and Motorola Mobile Devices. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Columbia Business School and dual degrees in Economics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.