40 years in tech. Trusted by Google and Microsoft. Now helping leaders make AI make sense.

Ray Fleming has spent over four decades in the technology sector, including global senior roles at Google and Microsoft. He’s led AI and cloud strategy, worked across education, government, energy, and finance, and helped more than 50 Australian organisations move from AI hesitation to confident, practical action.

Now, Ray brings that experience directly to the leaders navigating today’s disruption. Whether he’s briefing a board, running a team workshop, or designing a multi-week program, his goal is simple: to make AI clear, useful, and aligned with your real-world priorities. No hype, no fluff - just smart, strategic progress.

Based in Sydney, working with organisations across Australia and beyond.

Ray in a nutshell

Seasoned public speaker – keynotes for leadership summits, universities, and federal agencies

40+ years in tech – senior leadership at Google, Microsoft, and national transformation programs

Framework builder – developed innovation models adopted by major corporates

Practical strategist – delivers results in energy, education, finance, and government

Global perspective – worked across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Australia

Known for clarity – simplifies complexity without dumbing it down

Adaptable delivery – workshops, podcasts, offsites, and coaching - whatever works for your team

Adviser In Residence Program

Our Adviser in Residence Program is a unique way to bring deep, industry-specific expertise directly into your organisation’s program. Through this program, we tap into a trusted network of senior specialists to co-deliver consulting and training programs, ensuring tailored, high-impact support that aligns with your sector's unique challenges and opportunities.

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