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Didem Un Ates

Didem Un Ates

AI & Responsible AI executive — Founder & CEO, LotusAI

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London, England, United Kingdom
Joined September 2025
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Summary

Experienced AI executive and founder who builds and scales Data & AI strategy and transformation across enterprise and investor contexts — leading AI strategy at Microsoft, Accenture and Schneider Electric and now advising investors and enterprises through LotusAI and Goldman Sachs engagements. co+1
Seasoned AI & Responsible AI leader who combines deep technical-business grounding with executive strategy experience — Didem has led Data & AI transformations at Microsoft, Accenture and Schneider Electric and now runs LotusAI, advising financial institutions and private equity on AI strategy and responsible implementation. wearetechwomen+2
Founder and advisor bridging AI and finance — through LotusAI and her Operating Advisor role with Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator, she helps investors and portfolio companies with AI due diligence, value opportunity scans, and enterprise AI roadmaps. co+1
Advocate for inclusive AI and talent transformation — she has a documented track record creating diversity and education programmes (e.g., Girls in AI hackathons) and has served as a Non‑Executive Director on Creative Education Trust, demonstrating commitment to education and widening participation in tech. medium+1
Technical-plus-business background — Didem's undergraduate engineering degree (University of Pennsylvania / Wharton) plus an MBA from Columbia underpin her ability to translate complex AI capabilities into business strategy and go‑to‑market execution. whartonfrance+1

Work

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Writing

Microsoft 'Girls in AI' Hackathons: From Dream to Impact

December 17, 2019

Personal account describing Microsoft-run Girls in AI hackathons, lessons learned and impact on girls' participation in AI.

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Episode 110 – A Conversation with Didem Un Ates (Voices in AI podcast)

Podcast interview covering Didem's background, career, and perspectives on scaling responsible AI in enterprises.

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Hobbies

Mentoring, executive coaching and advocacy for women in technology and education. columbia+1

Notes

DUDidem Un Atessaid
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has led AI transformation efforts that made a big, positive impact on the way a business operates.

Nov 10, 2025

DUDidem Un Atessaid
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made a real impact leading AI transformation or strategy in organizations they know.

Oct 23, 2025