Ramy Nassar

Former Head of Innovation at Mattel, AI Optimist, and Builder of the Future
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About

Ramy Nassar helps leaders stop reacting to disruption—and start designing the future. As the former Head of Innovation for Mattel, helped reimagine one of the world’s most iconic brands— including contributing to the production team for the Barbie movie, which grossed $1.5B worldwide. Today, he brings that same builder’s mindset to leaders, helping them Navigate What’s Next in AI and emerging technology with clarity and confidence.

Ramy doesn’t watch the future unfold from the sidelines—he’s on the court, shaping it. With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 250 organizations—including Apple, TD Bank, TELUS, New Balance, Verizon, and the Government of Canada—he blends hands-on technical fluency with sharp strategic insight. His work includes building enterprise AI agents, advising AI governance teams, and launching innovation labs focused on real-world implementation.

A trusted futurist with a global track record, Ramy is the author of The AI Product Design Handbook and teaches at universities in Canada and Europe. His sessions combine powerful storytelling with practical frameworks to reimagine business models, rewire risk, and accelerate innovation. Known for cutting through the hype, Ramy helps leaders understand the AI landscape—including responsible use, emerging risks, and governance implications.

Dynamic and deeply engaging, Ramy leaves audiences energized, empowered, and ready to lead with clarity and confidence. Whether he’s building AI tools or challenging executive teams to think differently about the future, he helps transform bold ideas into real-world impact.

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Topics

Topics

AI Now, Next, Never: Cutting Through Hype to Drive Measurable Impact

The Future-Proof Leader: Strategic Foresight in an Age of Disruption

Exponential Futures: Quantum, Blockchain, and The World After AI

The Innovation Imperative: Leading Change in the Age of AI

Responsible AI: Governance, Ethics, and Practical Adoption at Scale

Videos

youtube.com/watch?v=dxDPfejV6nc&feature=youtu.be
Ramy Nassar - AI Will Transform Your Company (Faster Than You Think)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w19Wofn0B1A
Ramy Nassar - Communitech Dinner Keynote Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arNM36GuLNA&list=PLHVO9Q-0gtI1pDSKBg0ON1NvAUMl9NCm1&index=5
Looking Into Your Crystal Ball - Keynote, Austria

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Testimonials

“Ramy’s energy & expertise when it comes to the role of emerging technology are unrivalled. He brought a passion & enthusiasm to my team that helped drive us to new heights in terms of data-driven digital transformation.” 

Rob Fodor, Chief Data Officer
Interac

“This presentation was the first that helped our executive team understand how we drive AI initiatives forward and build the right metrics into our strategic technology roadmap. The outcomes will directly and positively impact the ROI of our investments into AI.”

Robert Bricker
TD Bank

“Ramy has a unique approach to presenting AI & emerging technologies that combines deep understanding of the topic with an undeniable enthusiasm that engages the audience in a meaningful and personal way.”

Monica Radulescu
TELUS

“The presentation transformed how our leadership thinks about strategic planning. Ramy has a unique ability to uncover how the trends of today will shape the business environment of tomorrow. His framework helped us uncover ROI-driving opportunities.”

Erica Sweeney
New Balance

“The workshop was actually fun. The hands-on exercises helped our team think critically about how we’d apply the theory to build better solutions for our customers. We covered what felt like a week’s worth of learning in 2 days.”

Thomas Gilles
Ciena