Michael is the Global Head of AI in the Group Digital team of Prudential plc. He joined Prudential from Silicon Valley based Pivotal Labs where he led the Data Science team. His experience lies in the application of artificial intelligence methods to large-scale, multi-structured data sets, in particular neural network based deep learning techniques. Michael previously founded and sold a'Silicon Roundabout' based startup and prior to that was a partner at a major consulting firm. Michael holds a PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.

The 11th edition of Capgemini's flagship publication, the Digital Transformation Review, focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This edition – Digital Transformation Review: Artificial Intelligence Decoded – presents a nuanced perspective on AI to help cut through the hype and fog. We spoke to leaders and experts from a broad spectrum: large corporates, tech startups, academics, venture capitalists, and technology vendors. Often an entry point for organizations looking to explore the benefits of artificial intelligence, we also cover our research on voice assistants. "AI will be the most debated, invested in, and disruptive business technology trend over the coming years. Organizations must cut through the fog and understand how to apply this innovation and become a truly intelligent enterprise."