Clara Shih, a prominent strategic authority in Artificial Intelligence and a key leader in the global technology industry, currently serves as a Senior Advisor at Meta, contributing to the architecture of the company’s future technology strategies. Prior to this role, she led the commercialization of AI technologies as SVP and Head of Business AI at Meta. She also spearheaded digital transformation and AI solution implementation for global enterprises as the CEO of Salesforce AI.
Shih emphasizes that artificial intelligence?one of the most significant technological leaps in human history?will become the core of modern customer experience and business operations. She is particularly dedicated to helping organizations build business environments that are more efficient, ethical, and secure through the strategic application of AI.
A respected top-tier strategist, Shih is a highly sought-after speaker at major technology and business conferences worldwide. She has solidified her influence being named to Fortune’s “40 Under 40” and “Most Powerful Women,” as well as Fast Company’s “Most Influential People in Technology.” As a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum (WEF), she continues to share insights on global digital transformation and sustainable growth. Most recently, she served as a featured speaker for the “AI Agents Session” at NVIDIA GTC 2025, where she presented her vision for the future of AI technology and its practical applications.
Shih’s academic achievements are equally distinguished. She earned both her B.S. (graduating #1 in her class) and M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University. Furthermore, she holds an M.Sc. in Internet Studies from the University of Oxford, where she studied as a United States Marshall Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic honors in the U.S.
With her unparalleled career trajectory and deep expertise, Clara Shih is expected to play a pivotal role in helping global enterprises navigate the rapidly evolving AI era, setting the right direction and securing sustainable competitiveness.