Saras AI Institute Appoints Rob Leach to Advisory Board
Rob Leach, an executive at Avanade, has joined the Advisory Board at Saras AI Institute, a Utah and India-based educational institution offering AI courses.
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Salt Lake City, January 15, 2025
Saras AI Institute has appointed Rob Leach, Global Executive at Avanade, to its advisory board. Leach’s expertise in applying cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, data analytics, and AI to solve business challenges uniquely positions him to advise Saras AI Institute as it trains the next generation of AI leaders.
At Avanade, a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, he oversees the company's Microsoft account as a Global Executive. He has over 30 years of experience in technology integration, business strategy and leadership roles at Accenture, Intel, Landmark Development Ventures and G2 Web Services.
“Joining the Saras AI Institute advisory board is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission I am deeply passionate about—empowering the next generation to thrive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape,” said Leach. “Saras AI Institute is a great platform for getting in on the front edge of how we develop and accelerate AI leaders to solve meaningful business problems and create a better world. Saras is at the forefront of making this vision a reality by providing students with practical, ethical and career-ready skills.”
In his advisory role, Leach will help Saras AI Institute bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring its programs align with industry needs. With a commitment to building a talent pipeline for organizations of all sizes, Leach will provide insights into market-driven needs for AI skills, industry trends, student connections for future employment and corporate citizenship initiatives.
“Rob’s leadership in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business solutions makes him a tremendous asset to our advisory board,” said Anil Singh, Founder and President of Saras AI Institute. “His vision for empowering the next generation and driving inclusive access to AI skills supports our mission to educate and empower future AI leaders.”
The Saras AI Institute advisory board comprises experienced leaders from diverse industries worldwide committed to advancing AI education. The board provides strategic guidance to ensure the institute’s programs align with evolving industry needs, equip students with real-world skills and promote ethical AI practices. By leveraging their expertise, members of the advisory board help Saras AI Institute bridge the gap between education and workforce demands, empowering the next generation of AI leaders to thrive in a technology-driven economy.
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah and Gurugram, India, Saras AI Institute is a state-licensed degree-granting institution that says it is the world's first AI-dedicated higher education institute.im
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