Ha Cole is Chief AI Officer for Microsoft Elevate EMEA, where she helps organisations harness AI to transform work, improve outcomes, and create lasting value. Working with executive teams across nonprofit, education, and public sector organisations, she focuses on turning AI ambition into measurable business impact. Alongside her executive role, Ha serves as a trustee and board advisor, bringing a practical perspective on how boards can govern AI, oversee risk, and lead organisational change in a future where humans and AI increasingly work side by side. A recognised voice in AI transformation, Ha combines frontline experience of deploying AI at scale with a growing focus on board-level governance and responsible adoption. Her passion is helping leaders navigate one of the most significant shifts in modern business: moving from AI as a tool to AI as a workforce capability.