Dr Amanda J. Williamson, professional headshot with Wellington harbour in the background

Amanda J. Williamson, PhD

AI technology leader operating from boardroom strategy through to technical delivery.

Director, Deloitte New Zealand AI Institute

Senior Lecturer, University of Waikato

I build enterprise AI capability from scratch and lead teams to deliver it.

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TEDx Talk

TEDx talk: Bridging the AI gap
TEDx

How can we bridge the AI gap?

On the growing divide between AI capability and organisational readiness — and what leaders can do about it.

September 2024

Writing

Articles & analysis

On AI adoption, governance, and where the technology is heading.

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In the Media

Selected appearances & commentary

NZ Herald | RNZ | TV1 | Business Desk | Stuff | Sunday Star Times
Earlier media appearances
Talks

More talks

On AI in New Zealand.

Contact

Get in touch

For speaking requests and business inquiries, contact me here.

Based in Wellington, New Zealand.
Connections welcome via LinkedIn.

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