Digital Transformation · Program Leadership

Driving Enterprise Transformation Globally

From Vision to Value — Hitachi Energy · RAK Ceramics · Q-Mobility · British Telecom · Roche · Accenture

Salesforce Multi-Cloud SAP Integration PMO Governance Agile · SAFe Global Delivery
AI Leadership & Innovation

Building AI-Powered Enterprises

16 years · UAE & Global · ISB Chief Digital & AI Officer Programme 2026

Agentforce · Salesforce AI AI Agents & GenAI Workflows n8n · MCP · VAPI AI Governance
Advisory · Governance · Board Leadership

Shaping the Future of AI
Through Strategic Advisory

Certified Chair™ Executive · AI Ethics · Responsible AI · Global Governance

Founding Circle Advisor – HumanityX Strategic Advisor – RaindropX AI Council Member – GAFAI UK Member – AI Safety UAE
Leadership · Community · Advisory

Elevating Women in Leadership
& Building Global Communities

UNDP Best Speaker · SDG Champion · GAFAI Global AI Delegate · Iconic Woman Award 2025

Women in Advisory SheAdvises – Women Who Chair Rising Chairs Initiative Global AI Delegate – GAFAI
Awards & Global Recognition

Recognised on the World Stage

Honoured across 3 continents · UN · International Parliament · Global AI Forums

🏆 Iconic Woman Award 2025 – Int’l Women’s Parliament 🌍 SDG Champion – Goals #4 #5 #8 #9 · United Nations 🎤 Best Speaker & Interjector – UNDP
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AI Leader · Delivery Expert · Builder

Richa Shahaney is a Executive-level AI Product and Delivery leader with 16 years of experience owning the end-to-end delivery of AI-driven digital products — from use-case definition and roadmap governance through enterprise go-live, user adoption, and continuous AI-led enhancement.

She operates at the intersection of product ownership, platform delivery, and intelligent automation, ensuring AI capabilities are embedded seamlessly into user journeys and integrated with core enterprise systems.

Currently building and scaling AI-native commercial products as Chief Digital & AI Officer of Horizon Bridge Firm FZC LLC, a UAE-registered entrepreneurial ecosystem spanning AI product development, advisory services, and community platforms — with live initiatives in UAE, India, and global markets.

She is pursuing a Chief Digital and AI Officer Programme at ISB Hyderabad (2025–) alongside running product initiatives and board advisory engagements globally.

16+
Years Experience
3
Continents
150+
Team Led
🎯AI Product Ownership & Roadmap Governance
🤖AI Agent Design & Intelligent Automation
⚙️GenAI Workflows — n8n · MCP · VAPI
📲Mobile App & Digital Platform Delivery
🔁Multi-Sided Marketplace & SaaS Architecture
🔗Enterprise Integration — Salesforce · SAP · Oracle
🚀Agentic System Design & Production Deployment
🤝Multi-Vendor Ecosystem & Stakeholder Management
📋PMO Governance, RAID & Release Control
⚖️AI Governance, Risk Controls & Enterprise Adoption
🧭Advisory · Board Leadership · Fractional CDAO
☁️Salesforce Digital Transformation · Agentforce

How Can I Help Your Organisation?

From AI strategy to production deployment, I work with enterprises, startups, and government entities to drive meaningful digital transformation.

🤖
AI Product Strategy & Delivery

End-to-end ownership of AI product development — from use-case definition through go-live and continuous enhancement.

  • AI use-case identification & prioritisation
  • Product roadmap governance & PRD authorship
  • Agentforce & AI platform implementation
  • GenAI workflow design (n8n, MCP, VAPI)
  • AI risk controls & adoption strategy
🔄
Digital Transformation

Delivering large-scale enterprise platform transformations across CRM, ERP, CPQ, and customer experience systems.

  • Salesforce implementation & migration
  • SAP / Siebel / Oracle integration
  • CPQ & CLM modernisation
  • Multi-region programme delivery
  • Post-go-live managed services & SLA governance
📲
Platform & Product Building

Building AI-native SaaS, marketplace, and B2B digital infrastructure platforms from concept to production.

  • WhatsApp-native SaaS product design
  • B2B marketplace architecture
  • Multi-sided platform development
  • Cloud ERP & demand intelligence systems
  • GTM strategy & revenue model design
🧭
Advisory & Board Consulting

Strategic guidance for AI initiatives, digital transformation programmes, and technology governance.

  • AI strategy & technology roadmapping
  • Board-level advisory & fractional CDAO
  • AI governance & risk frameworks
  • Startup GTM & product strategy
  • Technology due diligence
🏫
Education & Keynote Speaking

Delivering impactful talks, workshops, and learning programmes on AI, digital transformation, and responsible technology.

  • Keynote speaking at AI & tech forums
  • Corporate AI literacy workshops
  • Women in Tech & leadership panels
  • SDG-aligned education initiatives
  • University guest lectures & mentoring
🌍
Community & Ecosystem Building

Building AI communities, advisory networks, and collaborative ecosystems that accelerate responsible innovation.

  • AI professional community building
  • Cross-sector collaboration facilitation
  • UAE & India market connector
  • Media & thought leadership content
  • Partnership & alliance development

16 Years Delivering at Scale

PRESENT Horizon Bridge Firm
2025 Smaartt Digital Consulting
2023 Forsys Softwares
2021 Accenture
2011 – 2021 Earlier Experiences

Honoured Globally for Technology & Impact

Recognised across 3 continents for leadership in AI, digital transformation, and commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

🏆
Iconic Woman Award 2025 — Excellence in Technology & Digital Leadership
International Women's Parliament
🌍
SDG Champions Prize 2025 — Goals #4, #5, #8, #9
Project 100 / United Nations
🎤
Best Speaker & Interjector
UNDP — United Nations Development Programme
🌐
Global AI Delegate — UAE
GAFAI, United Kingdom

Global Advisory
Roles

Active across AI education, ethics, governance, and startup advisory — driving responsible AI adoption at the highest levels.

Advisory & Governance Roles
  • GAFAI UKCouncil Member — AI Education & Workforce Development
  • HumanityXFounding Circle Advisor — AI Ethics & Responsible AI
  • RaindropX AIStrategic Advisor — GTM, India
  • AI Safety UAEMember — Governance & Compliance Community
  • Advisory Board CentreCertified Chair™ Executive
Education
  • ISB HyderabadProfessional Programme — Chief Digital and AI Officer (2025–Present)
  • UPTU IndiaB.Tech — Computer Science & Engineering (2006–2010)
Certifications
AI+ Product Manager™AICERTs® Fundamentals
Salesforce AI SpecialistSalesforce
Data Cloud ConsultantSalesforce
ITIL® Foundation v5Digital & IT Service Management
ITIL® AI GovernanceUnlocked
SAFe® AgilistScaled Agile
Salesforce PSMProfessional Services Methodology
Conga CPQ & CLMSpecialist Certified

Let's Build
Something Meaningful
Together

Whether you're looking for a digital transformation partner, a strategic AI advisor, a keynote speaker, or an investor-ready AI product co-founder — I'd love to explore how we can create impact together.

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    Digital Transformation EngagementsEnd-to-end enterprise platform and AI-driven product delivery
  • 🧭
    Advisory & Board RolesStrategic guidance on AI, product, and digital strategy
  • 🎤
    Speaking & PanelsKeynotes, workshops, and panel participation at industry events
  • 🤝
    Partnerships & InvestmentCollaboration on AI product ventures in UAE and India
  • 🏫
    Education & MentorshipUniversity programmes, AI literacy workshops, and mentoring

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