Meet Kriss
Kriss Deiglmeier is an influential leader with extensive experience as a board director, CEO, and C-level executive. She has a proven track record of driving innovation, growth, and organizational transformation in both public and private sectors. Known for her forward-thinking approach, Kriss builds and transforms organizations by taking calculated risks that lead to industry-wide change.
A focus on accountability and transparency characterizes Kriss's board experience. As a Board Director, Chair, and Audit Chair, she has guided multiple boards through evolution by recruiting new board members, restructuring committees, and elevating board oversight practices.
Her strategic approach to collaboration strengthens overall effectiveness and governance. With executive and board roles in Silicon Valley and globally, Kriss excels at connecting stakeholders across sectors, industries, disciplines, and geographies. This ability enables organizations to deliver value, drive impact, and remain agile in rapidly evolving environments.
Engaging Minds. Creating Impact.
Artificial intelligence holds immense potential for advancing society. It will unleash solutions for climate science, precision medicine, and myriad global challenges, but it poses risks if misused. How can global leaders implement safeguards and promote international collaboration to ensure AI benefits humanity while mitigating threats?
Watch Kriss at the World Economic Forum discussing this vital issue along with fellow panelists:
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates
Joanna Shields, Strategic Adviser, BenevolentAI
Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley
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