Abhay Soorya.
Private sector leadership

Abhay Soorya

Member since 2023

Occupation: Senior Director, Strategic Solutions at C3 AI

I would like to use my skills of technology and management for the betterment of society.

Bio

Abhay Soorya is the Senior Director of Strategic Solutions at C3 AI. Having studied Engineering, Economics & Management at Oxford University and an MBA at the Institut européen d’administration des affaires (INSEAD), he has had a very multi-faceted career spanning the Finance, Energy & Utilities, and Technology sectors. During the latter roles, Abhay developed a passion for using technology to combat emerging challenges such as climate change. In his current role, he expands the use and impact of artificial intelligence in industries of critical importance to economies.

On a personal note, Abhay enjoys reading contemporary journalism and exercise, having competed extensively in various sporting disciplines and in debating. He works well in high-energy environments in which people dare to make a difference, and he is excited to be among the first cohort of members of the UK Young Academy, helping to set stage and shape to the Academy’s future workings.

Interests

  • ‘Green’ energy
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence) and data
  • Climate change
  • Critical thinking skill development in education
  • Culture loss
  • Health data digitisation
  • Lifelong learning
  • Misinformation and disinformation
  • Social change
  • Sustainability
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