Neil Sahota is a globally recognized artificial intelligence expert, Board Director, and United Nations advisor with more than two decades of executive experience guiding organizations through digital transformation, responsible innovation, and workforce evolution. He combines deep technical knowledge of AI with board-level governance expertise to help organizations align technology, compliance, and human capital strategies. As both a strategist and educator, Sahota has built a distinguished career advising Fortune 500 companies, governments, and academic institutions on how to harness emerging technologies to drive sustainable business performance and ethical growth.

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Throughout his career, Sahota has served on numerous boards and executive councils, providing oversight on technology adoption, risk management, and organizational governance. He consistently brings a strategic lens to the intersection of innovation and people, ensuring that technological advancement enhances, not replaces, human capability. His board work emphasizes the importance of integrating AI literacy, compliance, and ethical frameworks into enterprise leadership and HR strategy, helping organizations future-proof their operations and workforce.

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As the United Nations’ AI Advisor and co-founder of their AI for Good initiative, Sahota helps shape global policy and governance models that encourage the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. His work has influenced international dialogue around how technology can advance societal well-being, workforce inclusivity, and sustainable development. Drawing on these experiences, he brings a global perspective to every organization he advises, helping leaders build trust and accountability in an increasingly data-driven world.

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Sahota is also a published author and thought leader whose books and articles have become foundational resources for executives navigating the AI era. His bestselling books, Own the A.I. Revolution, and AI Activation Code, provide practical frameworks for implementing AI strategies while maintaining cultural integrity and compliance. His writing reflects his central philosophy: that technology must empower people, not diminish them.

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In addition to his board and advisory work, Sahota regularly collaborates with HR and compliance executives to design forward-looking talent strategies. He has helped organizations build AI-enabled workforce models, modernize compliance processes, and establish governance practices that balance innovation with ethical responsibility. His leadership enables executives to anticipate regulatory shifts, adopt fair and transparent algorithms, and cultivate an adaptive, AI literate workforce.