Thai Bao An (Annie) Phan

Annie Phan is a data and AI leader transforming how modern enterprises scale impact through data analytics, AI/ML innovation, and digital operations. At Diligent Corporation, she serves as Head AI Solution Architect, driving enterprise‑wide AI transformation across Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Finance by designing and deploying secure AI‑powered solutions that automate complex knowledge retrieval and workflows in a governance, risk, and compliance context. Previously at Fanatics Collectibles, she led one of the company’s most ambitious digital transformation programs, owning product strategy and delivery for dozens of AI/ML applications used by hundreds of users across design, production, and business operations, including generative AI onboarding tools and KPI frameworks that drove measurable adoption and lasting operational change. Before that, Annie was a Data & AI Expert at McKinsey & Company, helping clients in real estate, healthcare, and consumer sectors unlock substantial business value, leading the firm’s Advanced Industries AI & Analytics Squad across hundreds of engagements, and driving global go‑to‑market execution for Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI. Her thought leadership on data talent, analytics translation, governance, and AI‑driven change management has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, HackerNoon, and DZone, and her work has been covered by platforms including Benzinga, Indie Hackers, Tech Bullion, and MSN. She has been recognized as an honored listee in Marquis Who’s Who for her contributions to technology and AI leadership. Annie is a Founding Member of the AI Think Tank, an international community advancing AI thought leadership and innovation, a member of the Forbes Business Council, and a member of Hackathon Raptors, a global collective of seasoned AI and technology experts focused on high‑impact innovation. She serves as a judge for leading global awards programs, including the Globee Awards, the Stevie Awards, the Business Intelligence Group, and AI Forge—an intensive 12‑week incubator that accelerates the creation of AI companies solving real‑world problems. Annie is also a peer reviewer for major conferences such as ICAAI 2025 (International Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence), the 1st Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) Conference, FDD@LAK2026: From Data to Decisions: Exploring Teacher‑AI Partnerships for Equitable and Responsible Learning Analytics, the International Conference on Human Capital, Innovation and Sustainability (ICHIS‑2026), and the Society of Ambient Intelligence 2025, where she evaluates cutting‑edge research in applied AI. As a speaker, Annie has delivered keynotes at the AI4D Conference and the Society of Ambient Intelligence 2025, and is a frequent guest lecturer at Brown University’s Data Science Institute. She holds a Master’s in Data Science and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Development Studies from Brown University, graduating magna cum laude, and is fluent in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.