David Edem is Chief Data and AI Officer at Harbour Energy and a Founding Council Member of The AI Values Institute. With more than twenty years of executive experience leading enterprise data, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, he contributes practical expertise in organisational change, responsible AI adoption and value-led technology leadership, helping inform the Institute's work on sustainable AI value.
David has built and scaled digital capabilities across the energy and global software industries, leading enterprise transformation in complex operating environments, including regulated markets, major acquisitions and high-velocity business integrations. His leadership experience spans Harbour Energy, Tullow Oil and AVEVA, where he has developed enterprise data strategies, modernised technology platforms and introduced AI to improve operational performance, reduce costs and support business growth.
Combining board-level strategic leadership with deep implementation experience, David brings valuable perspectives on how organisations can translate AI ambition into measurable business value while strengthening governance, organisational capability and long-term resilience. He also appears as a guest on The AI Values Podcast.
