Sandy Carter is a highly influential business executive, author, and pioneer in the digital revolution, renowned for her expertise in innovation and digital transformation through culture and technology like AI and IoT. A former executive at a Fortune 25 company, she has been consistently recognized by her peers as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, including being named one of the CNN Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Tech.
Carter's expertise is built on a commanding 20-year tenure at IBM, where she most recently served as the worldwide General Manager of Ecosystem Development. In this role, she was the global evangelist responsible for connecting emerging technology companies and accelerators with enterprises to increase productivity and foster a community of innovation. This work cemented her as a key driver of digital business strategy, earning her recognition as a Top Channel Chief by CRN Magazine and a C-Suite Social Media Legend.
A respected author, she has penned three best-selling books, including The New Language of Business and Get Bold, which was translated into nine languages. Her thought leadership is widely disseminated; Forbes named her a Digital Influencer, and she has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The Financial Times. Her presentations are highly decorated, having been named Best Speaker at multiple major conferences.
As a highly sought-after international speaker, Carter has presented in 80+ countries, leveraging her MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Duke University. Her keynotes are a compelling blend of high-level strategy on Tech, AI & Women in Business. She actively champions gender equity, serving on the boards of Girls in Tech and WITI, and has been honored for helping developing countries advance technology, underscoring her commitment to global, inclusive progress.
