Renowned AI and automation expert, Pascal Bornet is a leading technology speaker, who has also been named a LinkedIn Top Voice. With over two decades of experience in digital transformation, Pascal has made it his life goal to use technology, automation, and artificial intelligence to make the world more human. As an Official Member and Contributor to the Forbes Technology Council, Pascal is one of a select few people who is a member of the prestigious, invitation-only organisation, which is comprised of the brightest senior-level technology executives in the world. As such, he has established himself as a highly sought-after speaker who eloquently talks on topics such as innovation, technology, the future of work and artificial intelligence.
Beginning his career as a Financial Controller for FAS 55 Group, Pascal soon progressed to the role of Financial Controller of Planning and Budgeting for Groupe Casino. He then landed the role of Senior Consultant for Ernst & Young before holding titles such as Audit Manager and Manager of Advisory Finance and Shared Service Centres. After gaining valuable experience, Pascal was promoted to Senior Manager of Robotic Process Automation and Director of Artificial Intelligence and Automation at Ernst & Young. During his time with E&Y, Pascal played an instrumental role in the creation and development of pioneering AI and automation processes, helping the company build expertise on the future of work in the face of emerging technologies.
In 2017, Pascal became a Senior Advisor and Contributor to The Institute for Robotic Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence. After becoming a Member of the MIT SMR Community, Pascal was appointed Leader of AI & Automation for McKinsey & Company, where he was involved in researching innovative developments in artificial intelligence. Further notable roles held by Pascal, include Chief Technology Evangelist for Aera Technology, Global AI Ambassador for SwissCognitive and Board Member of the Intelligent Automation Advisory. Moreover, Pascal is the best-selling author of Intelligent Automation and has published articles in prominent publications such as Bloomberg and Forbes.
With such distinguished expertise in AI and automation, Pascal has been the recipient of many awards and accolades. He was named one of the Top 50 Influencers to Follow by Onalytica, one of the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Artificial Intelligence by Thinkers360 and one of the 50 Most Powerful AI Influencers by Engatica. A world-renowned technology expert with over one million followers on social media, Pascal is now a highly sought-after speaker who delivers outstanding presentations on technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.
