Mo Gawdat is a globally respected thought leader on happiness, artificial intelligence and ethical innovation. A former senior executive at Google X, he brings rare credibility, depth and humanity to corporate audiences navigating complexity, wellbeing and the future of technology.
Mo Gawdat is a former Chief Business Officer at Google X, bestselling author and globally recognised expert on happiness, stress and artificial intelligence. With a 30-year career at the forefront of technology and innovation, he now works with organisations worldwide to create healthier, more ethical and future-ready cultures.
Mo spent decades leading and scaling some of the world’s most valuable technology businesses. After joining Google in 2007, he played a pivotal role in establishing nearly half of the company’s global operations, with a particular focus on emerging markets. He later moved to Google X, the organisation’s renowned moonshot factory, where he helped drive breakthrough initiatives including self-driving cars, Project Loon and Google Life Sciences, all designed to deliver tenfold improvements to existing systems.
Prior to Google, Mo held senior leadership roles at Microsoft, IBM, NCR and BAT across the Middle East, Europe and emerging markets. Alongside his corporate career, he is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded more than 20 ventures and served on numerous boards spanning technology, health, consumer goods and government innovation. He continues to mentor start-ups globally and advises leaders at the intersection of technology, ethics and human wellbeing.
Mo Gawdat is known for his calm, thoughtful and highly engaging speaking style, blending engineering logic with emotional intelligence and profound personal insight. He delivers keynote presentations, fireside conversations and interview-style sessions that resonate with senior leaders, innovation teams and wellbeing-focused audiences alike.
Audiences consistently value his ability to translate complex subjects such as artificial intelligence, happiness and stress into clear, practical frameworks. His sessions equip delegates with tools to improve decision-making, manage pressure more effectively and lead with greater humanity, while also offering a compelling perspective on how organisations can innovate responsibly in a rapidly changing world.
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