Sandy Carter

Chief Business Officer of Unstoppable Domains, Ex-Amazon, Ex-IBM, Bestselling Author of ‘AI First, Human Always’ & Forbes Contributor

Sandy Carter’s Biography:

Sandy Carter is a globally recognised AI leader, business executive and bestselling author, celebrated for her ability to translate complex technology into real-world business value. As Chief Business Officer of Unstoppable Domains and Founder of Silicon-Blitz, she has built a reputation for driving innovation at scale while championing diversity in technology. Sandy is a highly sought-after speaker, known for delivering insightful keynotes on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and leadership, helping organisations understand not only what AI is, but how to apply it effectively to unlock growth and competitive advantage.

Sandy’s career began with a strong foundation in enterprise technology, rising to General Manager at IBM where she developed the organisation’s first business model for AI partnerships. She later became Channel Chief, building a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem across AI, cloud and IoT. Transitioning to Amazon Web Services as Vice President, she established the Enterprise Workload Division and created initiatives to support women in leadership. She then joined Unstoppable Domains, progressing from Chief Operating Officer and Head of Go To Market to Chief Business Officer, where she leads global strategy and the deployment of AI systems at scale.

Sandy’s impact has been recognised through numerous industry accolades. She is a Forbes contributor with five Editor’s Choice recognitions and has been named a Top 3 Innovation Influencer at SXSW, a Forbes Digital Influencer, Top Channel Chief by CRN Magazine and AI Executive Champion of the Year. She has also been featured in CNN’s Top 10 Women in Tech, Forbes 50 Over 50, Adweek’s AI Power 100 and Constellation Research’s Top Business Leaders. A bestselling author of AI First, Human Always and Extreme Innovation, she also hosts the award-winning podcast Marketing Companion with Sandy Carter.

Beyond her corporate success, Sandy plays a key role in shaping the future of inclusive innovation. She has served on boards, including NASDAQ-listed ALTR and chaired organisations such as Girls in Tech and Women in Technology International. As Fellow and Chair of Applied AI at The Digital Economist and Founder of Unstoppable Women of Web3 and AI, she continues to influence global conversations around ethical and scalable AI adoption.

Why Hire Sandy Carter?

Sandy Carter is hired as a speaker for her ability to make artificial intelligence practical, accessible and commercially relevant for diverse audiences. With experience delivering high-impact talks, including two TEDx presentations and appearances at major global events such as SXSW, she brings clarity to complex topics. Sandy equips organisations with actionable frameworks to implement AI, improve decision-making and future-proof their strategies. Her engaging delivery, combined with deep industry expertise and global leadership experience, ensures audiences leave with tangible insights that can be immediately applied.

Sandy Carter’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Sandy Carter’s remarkable career in AI and diversity:

• 2026 – Speaker at SXSW Austin
• 2026 – Speaker at DavosWeb3
• 2025 – Named “Most Inspirational Women of Web3 & AI” by Unstoppable Women of Web3
• 2025 – Published “AI First, Human Always: Embracing a New Mindset for the Era of Superintelligence”
• 2025 – Earned the Unstoppable Domains Whale credential
• 2024 – Appointed Executive Fellow at The Digital Economist
• 2021 – Appointed Chief Operating Officer & Head of Go-To-Market at Unstoppable Domains
• 2021 – Joined the Board of Directors at Altair (NASDAQ: ALTR)
• 2021 – Became a Forbes Contributor
• 2017 – Published “Extreme Innovation: 3 Superpowers for Purpose and Profit”
• 2017 – Launched and led AWS’ Enterprise Workload Division
• 2017 – Created and introduced the AWS Launch Manager
• 2017 – Founded AWS’ first women’s employee group and CSuite Women’s group
• 2016 – Named a Forbes Digital Influencer
• 2015 – Became Chairman of the Board at Girls in Tech
• 2011 – Published “Get Bold: Using Social Media to Create a New Type of Social Business”
• 2008 – Published “The New Language of Marketing 2.0: How to Use Angels to Energize Your Market”
• 2007 – Published “The New Language of Business: Soa & Web 2.0”