Pascal Bornet is a renowned expert and pioneer in Intelligent Automation (IA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and a bestselling author. He is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 global experts in these fields. His career is distinguished by his experience as a senior executive who led digital transformations for major corporations and founded the AI and Automation practices at both McKinsey and Ernst & Young (EY).
Bornet's expertise is grounded in over 20 years of experience leading complex digital transformations for major global firms. This practical background informs his profound understanding of how to translate AI and automation technology into real business value. His pioneering work at McKinsey and EY, where he established their dedicated AI and Automation practices, underscores his influence in shaping global corporate strategy in the digital age.
As a best-selling author, Bornet's work on technology-related topics is highly influential. He wrote the best-selling book Intelligent Automation and publishes over 70 articles per year in renowned publications such as Forbes, VentureBeat, and McKinsey Quarterly. His thought leadership is regularly referenced in major outlets, including Bloomberg and the World Economic Forum.
As a prolific keynote speaker, Pascal Bornet performs more than 100 keynotes annually, engaging audiences ranging from 10 to 100,000 attendees for clients including the World Bank and Google. His presentations focus on key topics such as the Future of Work, Tech for Good, and Future Tech Trends, providing strategic, transformational workshops and motivational speeches that empower leaders to successfully navigate accelerating technological change.
