Greg Cole

Global keynote speaker on AI and innovation. Fractional CAIO and HBR Advisory Council. Global Gurus Top 30, five years running. Thinkers360 Top 10 AI. 2x TEDx. WEF Davos 2025. Author of 9 books.

As a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, I contribute to shaping the insights and strategies that guide global business leaders. My role involves collaborating with top experts to influence high-impact content on leadership, innovation, and emerging trends,...

Professor of Biological Oceanography at the Globe Institute, UCPH. Leader of Research Centre ROCS. Earth System Science and Planetary Boundaries Framework developer. Board, Council, and Committee Member. Chairperson.

Member of the Committee on Science Communication and Dialogue at Novo Nordisk Foundation
(2026 – Present)

Digital Experience @ Volvo Group I Author, Speaker

Exploring the future of leadership through the lens of marketing, data, and digital transformation. At THINK MACHINE, I host conversations and share insights that help leaders harness technology, creativity, and vision to drive lasting impact and competitive edge.

Professor at Uppsala University & Founder of ALTRIS AB & Director of Materials Technology at Volvo Group

Professor in Materials Chemistry

Head of Powertrain, Fossil-Free Materials & Electromobility Purchasing – North America, Doctor of Business Administration and University Professor

Head of Powertrain, Fossil-Free Materials & Electromobility Purchasing – North America at Volvo Group
(Mar 2026 – Present)

SWE @Volvo Financial Services | Computer Science Grad @ NC State University | Full Stack Expert | Agentic AI Integration Specialist

College Loop President at Girls Who Code
(Jan 2026 – Present)