Change Management Transformational Leadership Artificial Intelligence Blockchain
5G / Internet of Things
Jack Shaw is an AI Transformation Advisor, keynote speaker, and author who helps executives make the AI decisions that actually move the needle: where to apply Tactical AI now, which choices belong at the board level, and how Strategic AI reshapes competitive position over the next three to five years. Drawing on more than four decades in AI and enterprise technology, Jack has delivered more than 1,000 keynote presentations across 26 countries for organizations including IBM, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, GE, Siemens, Bosch, Caterpillar, Rockwell Automation, Oracle, and 3M.
Jack’s proprietary Dual Path framework gives leaders a decision structure they can act on immediately: Tactical AI drives measurable productivity wins within twelve months, while Strategic AI drives the operating-model transformation that changes how an organization competes. Organizations must use the Dual Path Tactical AI and Strategic AI planning process to transform, quickly and effectively, into Autonomic Enterprises™ capable of competing in the global Autonomic Economy™ now emerging. In an Autonomic Enterprise, AI handles the routine sensing, routing, and response of daily operations at machine speed, while human judgment is reserved for non-delegable decisions.
Jack is the author of Manufacturing’s AI Imperative: An Executive Mandate, the first volume in The AI Imperative Series, a growing library of industry-specific guides that apply the Dual Path framework to the AI decisions facing today’s C-suite. His keynotes and executive briefings speak directly to the questions boards are asking now: how to escape pilot purgatory, how to close the decision latency that slows AI-driven organizations down, and how to build the compounding advantage that separates AI leaders from AI laggards.
Jack holds a degree from Yale University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He speaks and advises internationally on executive AI strategy, AI governance, and workforce transformation.
The Autonomic Enterprise™: How to Win in the Autonomic Economy™
Executives learn how the Dual Path builds an Autonomic Enterprise capable of competing in the Autonomic Economy now emerging.
Tactical AI and Strategic AI: The Dual-Path Framework
Leaders learn to capture near-term Tactical AI wins while building the Strategic AI foundation that changes how the organization competes.
Your Industry’s AI Imperative
Programs are tailored to the specific AI opportunities, risks, and competitive pressures facing your industry and audience.
AI Governance, Risk, and Executive Accountability
Leaders learn what AI governance requires at the executive and board level, from model risk to regulatory exposure.
Future-Proofing the Workforce in the Age of AI
Leaders learn which decisions require irreducible human judgment, and how to prepare their people for the roles only humans can fill.
All programs can be customized by industry, audience, and event objective.
Jack’s presentation was very well received by the customers and prospects. Thanks for knocking it out of the ballpark!
Jack’s excellent keynote on “AI For Regulatory Efficiency” at NCSBN’s 2025 Annual Meeting. Your clear explanations and practical suggestions for using accessible AI tools were appreciated by our attendees and directly relevant to their daily work.
Jack’s extensive knowledge, coupled with his engaging presentation style and collaborative approach, make him an outstanding candidate for any role he seeks. He possesses a rare combination of technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. His keynote inspires others to explore new frontiers in AI and healthcare.
Jack’s talk on artificial Intelligence was more than just rhetoric on a hot topic, he provided excellent information and did a great job of explaining AI, and perhaps even more importantly, illustrating how AI can help conference attendees do their jobs better. Most of all, his focus on practical tips about things folks can do right now to get started really resonated with conference attendees. That was quite evident in the lively discussion that followed your remarks.
Jack’s presentation style is highly professional and engaging. The way he interacted with the audience was an effective way to maintain attention and interest in the topic. His knowledge and passion are impressive, and Jack have a unique ability to make complex topics understandable.
Thanks for Jack’s informative, dynamic, and thought-provoking keynote presentation at the WVBA – OBL Joint Conference in July. It was obvious that he clearly understand both emerging technologies and important technological trends in banking and finance.
Jack’s area of expertise intrigues me, and I have already seen how he talk has spurred interest and inspired so many on our own staff but also our client base.
Jack’s discussions of such technologies as 5G, AI, Internet of Things, and especially Blockchain, demonstrated that you understand both these technologies and important trends in state and local governments. Importantly, you provided enough detail to help our attendees recognize the implications for their organizations without burying them in technical minutia.
Jack’s keynote was not only highly relevant but also deeply insightful, offering valuable perspectives on how AI technologies—both traditional and Generative—can transform utility operations. The feedback we received from attendees was overwhelmingly positive.
Jack’s presentation style, structure, and content bring an emotional reaction to the viewer, especially as a call to action. This comes at a good time as many ponder exactly what “Digital Transformation” will mean for their organizations.
We were thrilled to have Jack speak and many of the attendees echoed this sentiment to me during and after the conference. There’s no doubt that Jack inspired us all to to learn more about these key technologies and to not be content with the status quo.