Anna Baird
Facilitator
Anna Baird is a business transformation leader and prominent voice in AI, innovation, and organizational change. Most recently serving as Chief Customer Officer for Google Cloud's Generative AI Go-To-Market business, Anna has led executive engagements with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, helping organizations harness AI to drive meaningful business outcomes.
With deep experience fusing cloud technology with people and process strategy, Anna is a globally sought-after speaker known for her insights on ethical AI, cultures of innovation, and the future of work. During her tenure at Google, she held multiple leadership and advisory roles focused on innovation, ethical AI, and the future of work, and was featured in Google's DNA Series on business impact, psychological safety, and innovation culture. Prior to Google, Anna held executive advisory roles at LinkedIn alongside senior consulting leadership positions. She also serves as Director of Cocoon Advisory Limited, a consultancy supporting startups and scaling businesses through transformation and growth initiatives.
A passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and responsible innovation, Anna supports the UN's HeForShe commitment and mentors young technologists through The Knowledge Society. She has delivered keynote presentations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for global corporations, government entities, universities, and industry conferences.