Rakesh Doddamane is an AI Strategy & Governance Leader with over 25 years of global leadership experience, currently spearheading Responsible Generative AI adoption at Philips. As the architect of the company’s Generative AI Centre of Excellence, he has established governance frameworks, ethical AI standards, and compliance mechanisms aligned with the EU AI Act while driving enterprise-wide AI innovation. His work blends Responsible AI practices with business outcomes, enabling cost savings, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences. Passionate about ethical AI at scale, Rakesh has launched upskilling programs, communities of practice, and AI-enabled product innovations, empowering organizations to transform responsibly through user-centric digital solutions.