Richard Paul
Head Global Ai Office, Ai Platform Strategy & Business Growth @NTT DATA, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Head Global Ai Office, Ai Platform Strategy & Business Growth @NTT DATA, Inc.
Toronto, ON, CA
Lead initiatives focused on advancing enterprise AI platforms, product strategy, and AI adoption across NTT DATA’s global AI ecosystem. Work at the intersection of AI innovation, platform development, and enterprise strategy, helping organizations translate emerging AI capabilities into scalable products and measurable business outcomes.Key impact and scope:• Supported over $900M over 3 years in enterprise AI opportunities and total contract value (TCV) by enabling AI initiatives across global enterprise clients.• Engaged with 300+ enterprise organizations worldwide, collaborating with senior executives and technology leaders to explore and scale AI-driven transformation initiatives.• Contributed to advancing $50M+ in AI program investments, helping shape initiatives that accelerate enterprise AI adoption, platform capabilities, and innovation.• Drive initiatives focused on enterprise GenAI platforms, AI productization, and scalable AI operating models, helping organizations move from experimentation to production-scale deployment.• Partner with product, engineering, consulting, and business teams to develop and bring enterprise AI platforms and solutions to market.• Help shape AI platform strategy and product roadmaps supporting enterprise adoption across global clients.• Support organizations in deploying AI-powered products and internal platforms across functions such as HR, IT, finance, and operational workflows.• Work with global teams across North America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East, supporting enterprise AI strategy, platform development, and market growth.• Experience spanning industries including financial services, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and technology, helping organizations unlock productivity, automation, and innovation through AI.
EDUCATION
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Generative AI for Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence
Harvard Business School
Strategy Execution
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD PAUL
I help enterprises turn artificial intelligence into real business outcomes and help AI startups understand how to win in complex enterprise environments.As a Senior Director in NTT DATA’s Global AI Office, I focus on advancing enterprise AI adoption by aligning strategy, technology, and business impact across global organizations.Impact at scale• $900M+ in enterprise AI opportunities and total contract value supported over the past 3 years• $50M+ in AI program investments guided across global initiatives• AI platforms and transformation initiatives spanning multiple industries and enterprise environmentsEnterprise AI transformationBeyond customer-facing innovation, I also focus on internal enterprise transformation with AI, helping organizations rethink how functions such as HR, IT, finance, and operations leverage AI to drive productivity, automation, and new operating models.AI strategy and product enablementI work closely with cross-functional product, engineering, and business teams to drive end-to-end AI initiatives, from strategy and solution design to scaled deployment across enterprise environments.What I focus on• Enterprise GenAI adoption and AI operating models• AI-driven enterprise transformation• Intelligent automation across corporate functions• Scaling AI platforms and solutions in large organizations• Bridging AI startups with enterprise marketsI regularly engage with senior executives, technology leaders, founders, and investors to translate emerging AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes.I also enjoy connecting with AI startups and venture investors, sharing perspectives on enterprise adoption, go-to-market strategy, and scaling AI solutions into large organizations.Outside of my corporate role, I serve as a Board Director at Shiloh Educational & Charitable Trust, supporting education and empowerment initiatives for underprivileged children.
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