Dr. Charles Nwankire is an accomplished executive and AI strategist with over 17 years of cross-sector experience spanning pharma, financial services, data science, and academia. Currently VP of Product Management and Data Science in financial services, he has led the commercialization of AI-powered analytics products across EMEA, driving innovation and client success in treasury and payments. He also advises on AI-driven transformation and governance for the healthcare and finance sectors. An Executive MBA graduate from Trinity College Dublin and lecturer at University College Dublin Professional Academy and Dublin Business School, Dr. Charles brings deep expertise in data-led decision-making, regulatory insight, and strategic leadership. He offers boards a rare blend of commercial, technical, and educational perspectives to guide digital transformation, ethical AI adoption, and long-term value creation.