With a diverse career including scientific research in chemistry and digital learning, senior practitioner experience in strategic risk, and 12 years' experience in designing & implementing technology transformations, Mehta also holds an MBA & PhD in technology implementation and adoption (decision models, cross-cultural statistical modelling, & digital learning), eight industry awards for his work, and two fellowships.
Mehta's work with the LPI will support organisations to improve human performance as they face disruptive learning technologies, demystify artificial intelligence and data analytics, and provide strategies, frameworks, guidance, and consultancy for AI skills development and deployment.
"I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Ashwin Mehta as the LPI's new Chief AI Strategist," said Ed Monk, CEO, LPI. "Ashwin brings a wealth of expertise in artificial intelligence and a track record of driving innovation. At the LPI, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of industry advancements, and Ashwin's strategic insights will ensure we continue to help organisations demystify AI and, together, shape the future of L&D."
Mehta will work closely with the LPI's research, products, services, and events teams to inform how AI can enhance organisational learning, talent development, knowledge management, content delivery, and more. He will speak at the LPI's upcoming events and author research reports, articles, and blogs to educate the industry.
Mehta added: "As we move into another year of the evolving AI revolution, we will move from disruption to strategic and purposeful deployment of a changing technology and data landscape to support competitive advantage through learning and performance. I am excited to work with the LPI to support and lead sector-wide transformation towards a sustainable future of innovation and Human-AI synergy."