Ajay Chakravarthy
Chief Ai Officer @Thales
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Ai Officer @Thales
Crawley, GB
Chief AI Officer, Thales UKAI leadership across cortAIx labs, factory, wider Thales UK digital operations (GenAI), coordination of AI activities and strategy across TUK, and alignment across Thales Group worldwide.
EDUCATION
The University of Sheffield
Master of Science - MS
The University of Sheffield
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
ABOUT AJAY CHAKRAVARTHY
I am a commercially savvy and technically astute AI leader with over two decades of experience across industry, government, and academia. Currently serving as Chief AI Officer (CAIO), Thales UK and Visiting Professor of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield, I specialise in delivering trusted, resilient AI and digital solutions that drive mission-critical outcomes.My career spans national-scale digital transformation programmes, operational leadership, and large-scale technology procurement within the UK Government, as well as executive-level AI strategy in defence and security. I am recognised for engaging and influencing at ministerial, corporate, and academic levels - building partnerships that bridge research, policy, and industry to shape a future-ready technology landscape.I combine strategic vision with deep technical expertise in AI, data science, and cybersecurity, with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and embedding innovation into complex organisations.
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