Emine Yilmaz Butun represents an inspiring model of thought leadership that has redefined the relationship between technology and business in the era of digital transformation. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AccelerateEMEA, and a seasoned expert with more than 19 years of experience in business digital transformation, finance, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
She participated in the Knowledge Summit 2024 in a session titled “Utopias and Dystopias: Crafting the Future We Want.” During the session, she emphasized the importance of guiding artificial intelligence as a responsible enabler that contributes to building more sustainable economies and societies.
Throughout her professional career, Emine has worked closely with Fortune 100 companies, contributing her expertise to leading strategic change, managing mergers and acquisitions, and guiding organizations. In doing so, she has consistently placed innovation at the core of growth and sustainability strategies.
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she has founded several technology startups and continues today in her role as an innovation catalyst and advisor on AI adoption. She provides strategic guidance to emerging technology companies worldwide, alongside her work as a consultant to a number of regional and international institutions.
Emine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Finance. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a background that gives her a unique combination of analytical insight and a deep understanding of business and emerging technologies.
Watch Emine’s full session at Knowledge Summit 2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEthxzllNqE&list=PL0tEdQfvXpS4vdNiWSyNWQFcl34oJ8u2s&index=7