Andrea “Andi” Huels is an award-winning technology leader known for her dedication to transforming enterprise operations through AI. Her enthusiasm for AI solutions is contagious, inspiring executives across retail, restaurants, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors to adopt AI to enhance customer experiences, drive smarter decision-making, and boost operational intelligence. Andi’s profound knowledge of AI use cases, coupled with her extensive experience in deploying AI at Fortune 100 companies and her robust partnerships in the tech ecosystem, has established her as a trusted advisor to CXOs.

Recognized as one of the “24 AI Influencers for 2024,” Andi has captivated global audiences as a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator at industry conferences. Her accolades include being named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Technology in 2023,” and being listed among the “World’s Top 200 Business and Technology Innovators,” QSR Magazine’s “Top 20 Digital Disruptors,” and the “Top 50 Intelligent Automation Influencers.” She’s also been honored as a member of the “2023 Women Leaders of Conversational AI” and the “Top 100 Women in B2B Technology Sales.”

Before joining Vody, a GenAI startup, Andi served as Head of AI, North America, at Lenovo and held leadership roles at General Electric, ExxonMobil, Dematic, Crane, Imerys, Omron, General Mills, and RadiusAI.

Andi holds a BS in Management with honors from Indiana University and a Certificate in AI and Business Strategy from MIT. She is an avid cyclist and resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her four children and their English Mastiff, Penelope.