Meet the Minds Driving Innovation in AI Governance

CEO of Vinali Group, is an experienced business executive and business strategy consultant with over 25 years in technology, healthcare, and staffing. He has led global teams for Fortune 100 companies and holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Florida. Currently, he is pursuing certification as an AI Governance Professional.

With over 20 years of expertise in strategic sourcing, currently chairs the AI Steering Committee at Sonesta International Hotels, leading cost-saving and supplier optimization initiatives. He previously developed predictive analytics and RPA at SAP, driving digital transformation in procurement. His ability to foster high-performing procurement teams and promote sustainable sourcing practices highlights his commitment to innovation and efficiency in supply chain management.

Lawyer and political scientist, holding an advanced master in Law and Digital Technologies from Leiden University. He is the Managing Partner at Blueway Consulting in Colombia, providing legal and public affairs consulting for business growth, and a partner at Premier Force in Florida, focusing on asset protection strategies throughout the US. He is also a professor of commercial law and digital law at Javeriana University, Colombia, and leads the AI governance research group at Andes University, Colombia.