Andreas Welsch

Chief AI Officer

Andreas Welsch is a globally recognized AI strategist and thought leader, ranked among the top ten agentic AI experts worldwide. As Chief AI Officer at transformental, he leads the technical execution of the company’s AI vision, translating complex technologies into practical, ethical solutions that drive real business outcomes.

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the software and enterprise AI space, including his role as Vice President at SAP, Andreas has helped Fortune 500 companies cut through AI hype and adopt AI in ways that are responsible, scalable, and value-driven. He founded Intelligence Briefing, authored the best-selling AI Leadership Handbook, and is a sought-after keynote speaker known for delivering strategic clarity and actionable insights to senior leaders.

At transformental, Andreas ensures AI implementations meet the highest standards of quality, security, and ethics. He bridges the gap between technical innovation and human readiness by leading AI research, developing data strategies, and crafting AI tools designed for measurable transformation.

Known for his ability to simplify complexity without losing depth, Andreas empowers leaders to confidently navigate AI-driven change, helping them build hybrid teams, harness emerging AI capabilities, and avoid the operational and ethical pitfalls that often accompany disruption.

He is regularly recognized as one of the industry's top voices, with bylines in CIO.com, VentureBeat, and InformationWeek, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of AI, Robotics, and Workplace Automation. Andreas also brings his expertise to academia as an adjunct professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.