Dr. Olav Laudy

Senior Director - AI Consulting at Tavant

Speaker

Dr. Olav is a seasoned AI leader with over 18 years of experience driving enterprise transformation through data science, machine learning, and generative AI. Renowned for his ability to operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and execution, he has successfully led AI-first initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups across the globe.

With deep technical expertise in ML, NLP, and GenAI, Dr. Olav brings an executive mindset to AI innovation—translating cutting-edge technologies into real-world business outcomes. He is a trusted advisor to C-suites and boards, known for distilling complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies that accelerate growth and operational scale.

His leadership strengths span enterprise AI strategy, LLM deployment, agent-based frameworks, RAG pipelines, and orchestration layers. A natural team builder and mentor, Dr. Olav has built high-performing AI teams and cultivated cultures of innovation and delivery across multiple industries and continents.

Dr. Olav combines strategic vision with hands-on technical depth to help organizations confidently embrace the AI revolution—enabling measurable value, future-proof capabilities, and a sustainable competitive edge.