Saima Shafiq Senior Vice President | Head of AI Enablement | Enterprise AI Strategy Leader Saima Shafiq is a distinguished technology executive and thought leader in artificial intelligence strategy, delivery and enablement. Currently serving as SVP and Head of AI Enablement at U.S. Bank, Saima leads scaling of AI from within the company’s AI Center of Excellence, driving enterprise-wide AI initiatives that balance innovation with strong governance and responsible AI practices. With over two decades of experience in financial services and technology transformation, Saima has pioneered programs that integrate advanced AI capabilities into business operations while ensuring ethical oversight. Prior to U.S. Bank, Saima was Head of Applied AI Transformation at PNC Bank, where she spearheaded large-scale AI adoption across corporate and institutional banking. Her academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Computer Sciences, and executive education in AI & Business Strategy from Carnegie Mellon University, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Harvard Business School. Saima’s leadership philosophy emphasizes human-centered AI enablement, ensuring that autonomous systems operate under strong human oversight and governance. Saima has been widely recognized for her contributions to technology and community service, including two Iqra International Educator Excellence Awards, Grace Hopper Abie Awards for Technology Leadership and Social Impact, and Working Mother of the Year from AnitaB. Saima also serves as an Advisor to the Responsible AI Institute (RAII), contributing to global standards for ethical AI practices. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at international conferences, where she shares insights on topics such as AI Governance and Risk Management, Leadership Principles for AI Enablement, The Future of Autonomous Agents with Human Oversight, and Enterprise AI Strategy and Transformation.