Dr Ashwin Mehta

Dr Ashwin Mehta is a leading authority on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and organisational resilience, best known as the Founder and CEO of Mehtadology and Chief AI Strategist at the Learning & Performance Institute. Specialising in agentic AI, governance, data and technology, Ashwin is widely recognised for helping organisations responsibly integrate AI into business functions and learning ecosystems. He developed the Agentic Readiness Framework, designed to help organisations assess and deploy autonomous AI agents effectively and ethically. With two master’s degrees, a PhD and decades of experience across science, consultancy, healthcare, learning and global pharmaceuticals, he is hired as a speaker for his ability to translate complex technological change into practical business strategy.

Ashwin began his career as a Research & Development Chemist at Stylacats Ltd before progressing into consultancy and emergency response management at AEA Technology. He later joined the Medical Research Council, where he spent more than a decade leading safety, security, resilience and digital learning initiatives. During this time, he became known for pioneering approaches to organisational learning and technology adoption. Following his work at the Medical Research Council, Ashwin served as Learning Technology Lead at Deloitte before becoming Global Technology, Innovation & AI Lead at Bayer.

Throughout his career, Ashwin has received multiple industry awards recognising his contributions to digital learning and innovation. His accolades include the E-learning Journal Award, the People & Performance Award at the Peer Awards and several honours from the Association of Learning Technology, including the Community Choice Award and Runner-up for Learning Technologist of the Year. He is also a Fellow of both the Learning & Performance Institute and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

As a founding member of AI Collective, Ashwin continues to advocate for responsible and ethical AI adoption across industries. Combining scientific expertise, executive leadership and practical governance insight, he delivers highly engaging keynote speeches that help organisations understand the future impact of agentic AI, digital transformation and emerging technologies.

Dr Ashwin Mehta is hired as a speaker for his rare combination of scientific expertise, AI governance knowledge and hands-on leadership experience across global organisations. With experience spanning pharmaceuticals, consultancy, digital learning and innovation, he delivers practical insights into agentic AI, organisational resilience and responsible technology adoption. Ashwin is particularly valued for explaining complex AI concepts in a commercially relevant and accessible way. As the creator of the Agentic Readiness Framework and a leader in ethical AI discussions, he equips audiences with actionable strategies for navigating rapid technological change and future-proofing organisations.

Here are some of the key milestones that define Dr Ashwin Mehta’s remarkable career:

  • 2024 – Appointed Chief AI Strategist at the Learning & Performance Institute, advising organisations on AI adoption and innovation strategies.
  • 2024 – Became Co-Founder of AI Collective, promoting responsible and ethical AI use within learning and development.
  • 2023 – Received the E-learning Journal Award in recognition of his contributions to digital learning and technology innovation.
  • 2023 – Founded Mehtadology, an AI and technology consultancy focused on governance, strategy and agentic AI readiness.
  • 2022 – Served as Global Technology, Innovation & AI Lead at Bayer Corporation Pharmaceutical, leading AI and innovation initiatives.
  • 2019 – Joined Deloitte as Learning Technology Lead, supporting digital transformation and enterprise learning strategies.
  • 2018 – Named a Fellow of the Learning & Performance Institute for his impact on workplace learning and performance.
  • 2017 – Won the Community Choice Award & Best Learning Technologies Project, while also being runner-up for Learning Technologist of the Year by the Association of Learning Technology.
  • 2010 – Became Group Head of Resilience & Digital Learning Leader at the Medical Research Council, leading major organisational resilience and learning initiatives.