Robert Ward

About Robert Ward

I lead enterprises in turning artificial intelligence from possibility into performance. At SoftServe, I define how organizations capture value from intelligent systems, digital twins, and data ecosystems that accelerate growth and transformation. Through partnerships with global innovators like NVIDIA, I drive the design of scalable, responsible AI strategies that deliver measurable business impact and position companies for leadership in an AI-driven economy. My leadership connects vision with execution. I guide executives to see where AI creates true enterprise value and empower technology teams to deliver with purpose and precision. When business strategy and technology move in sync, transformation becomes sustainable and growth endures. I champion the integration of AI at the core of how organizations operate, compete, and grow. When AI becomes trusted, not just tested, it unlocks transformation that elevates performance, empowers people, and accelerates progress.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President for Na Enterprise

   SoftServe

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Lead the North American Enterprise Segment, overseeing 45 strategic client relationships across key industries and a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of growth and transformation.•Direct a senior leadership team of VPs, Client Executives, and Principal Consultants to align client strategy, delivery, and financial performance.• Own full P&L, driving revenue, EBIT growth, and long-term client value.• Define and execute enterprise AI and digital transformation strategies, integrating intelligent systems, digital twins, and cloud modernization.• Drive major initiatives including global energy modernization, AI-driven sales enablement, and NVIDIA Omniverse deployments that reshape collaboration.• Advise C-suite leaders on embedding AI into core operations to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

Education

• UMN Carlson School of Management

  MBA, Finance, and Business/Management

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Board Level
• Six Sigma
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Project Management
• P&L Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• C-Level Relationships
• Lean Manufacturing
• International Business
• International Business Experience
• Sales Operations
• Sourcing
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Management
• Jira
• Leadership
• Executive Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Strategy
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Manufacturing
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Multi-Site Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Product Development