Ralph has 30 years startup, transformation, advanced analytics and algorithmic insights experience, globally.

Previous roles have included Senior Managing Director within the Private Equity / AI business, PwC, co-founder of AI startup (assets & team acquired by PwC December 2021); co-founder of Boutique Consulting Company (ClearPrism); Transformation & Analytics Leader at IBM (Middle East & Africa); Senior Partner, head of Global Solutions & Innovation at KPMG Consulting; co-founder, Jericho Partners (Advanced analytics and work with National Defense University / DoD). Former security clearance.

Examples of work include: Stress-testing national AI strategies and its implications on key industrial sectors & investment horizons (Middle East, Western Europe), risk event monitoring (e.g., global supply chain, extended partner network, bill-of-material (BOM) de-construction, ripple effects); ESG constrained optimization models to Net Zero for mining companies; event sensing disruptions on “bad actor” networks); portfolio optimization / forecasting+ with a focus on both metals (copper, cobalt) and renewable energy (wind, solar); Private Equity suite of AI-enabled insights;, other

Author of three books on innovation, transformation & emerging new business models along with multiple policy papers. Ph.D. Cognitive Science, Boston University; BA / MA, Economics.