Guillaume Thfoin
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Identifying your key strengths…
Evaluating your skill match against the job requirements…
Assessing your cultural and operational fit
Chief AI Officer | AI Transformation Leader | Agentic AI & GenAI Strategy | $300M+ Business Impact
Most enterprise AI transformation stalls on the operating model, not the technology. I've spent 20+ years closing that gap; delivering $300M+ in verified business impact across energy, retail, industrial software and government. As Head of AI at the DIFC Innovation Hub, I co-designed the strategy of the world's first AI-Native Financial Centre, leading AI adoption, governance and ecosystem-building across government, enterprise and startups. Earlier I led Schneider Electric's AI transformation in sales and marketing globally, building the first agentic AI system (78% faster RFP response, €100M pipeline capacity freed) and delivered $275M revenue growth at Majid Al Futtaim, I have built and led 50+ person global AI teams twice. I teach AI strategy at INSEAD and ESCP, and advise the UN and World Economic Forum. Recognized as one of the Top 40 under 40 Global Data Leaders (2024), I remain deeply engaged at the intersection of enterprise impact, innovation and policy, helping organizations unlock real value from AI.
HEC Paris
Leadersdhip Development Program: Leadership Next Frontier, Organizational Leadership and amrketing
May 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024
Stanford University
Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate, Project Management
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2014
Université Laval
Post Graduate Certificate, Advanced data mining techniques
January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2010
Université Laval
M.B.A, Marketing
January 1, 2004 – January 1, 2006
Institut Mines-Télécom Business School
B.A Hons, Information Technologies
January 1, 2002 – January 1, 2005
Institut Mines-Télécom Business School
Master degree in Management and I.T, Management of New Technologies
January 1, 2002 – January 1, 2005
DIFC Innovation Hub
Head of AI, DIFC Innovation Hub
January 1, 2026 – Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
INSEAD
Guest lecturer on AI and Digital transformation
January 1, 2023 – Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid
Schneider Electric
Chief Data & AI Officer - Sales and Marketing
September 1, 2022 – December 1, 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid
Fast Company Middle East
Impact Council Member - AI Sub-committee
May 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ESCP Business School
Co-Director, MSc in Data & AI | Top-6 Globally Ranked Program
May 1, 2022 – Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
United Nations
Member of the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science (UN - CEBD)
February 1, 2022 – Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
World Economic Forum
Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and New Value Creation - Business of Data
September 1, 2020 – August 1, 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Forbes Technology Council
Official member & contributor - Middle East
July 1, 2020 – August 1, 2022
United Arab Emirates
Smart Dubai
Artificial Intelligence Ethics Advisory Board Member
June 1, 2019 – June 1, 2021
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Majid Al Futtaim
Vice President of AI and Data Solutions
February 1, 2017 – September 1, 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
Teralytics
Director of Product, VP of Ad Tech
July 1, 2014 – February 1, 2017
Zurich, Switzerland
SC Johnson
Senior Manager - Consumer Insights & Business Analytics - International Markets
October 1, 2011 – June 1, 2014
Rolle, Vd, Switzerland
Yahoo
Data scientist - Network Monetization
April 1, 2010 – November 1, 2011
Rolle, switzerland
RS Components
Senior Market Insight analyst
November 1, 2007 – March 1, 2010
Greater Oxford Area
The Nielsen Company
Category analyst Team Leader (Unilever global account)
January 1, 2007 – November 1, 2007
Oxford, United Kingdom
Kraft Foods
Assistant International customer manager
April 1, 2006 – December 1, 2006
Banbury, United Kingdom
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
IAPP
June 25, 2026 – Present
Google Analytics Certification
June 25, 2026 – Present
Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
IAPP
June 25, 2026 – Present
Tableau Certified Professional
Tableau
June 25, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse experience across various industries (retail, energy management, ad-tech) and involvement with international organizations (UN, World Economic Forum) indicates a high degree of adaptability and global perspective. Their roles in teaching and advisory capacities suggest a collaborative and knowledge-sharing mindset. The focus on AI governance and ethical considerations aligns with a culture that values responsible innovation. However, the target role is 'AI Intern', which is a significant mismatch for a candidate with 38 years of experience and executive-level AI leadership. This mismatch severely impacts cultural fit for the stated target role.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills through their extensive experience in executive and advisory roles. Their ability to build and scale teams, secure stakeholder alignment, and drive commercial impact suggests excellent operational fit for roles requiring strategic execution and cross-functional collaboration. Involvement in academic and advisory boards also highlights a commitment to ethical AI and continuous learning.