Didem Ün Ateş is the Founder and CEO of LotusAI Ltd, an AI executive, Algorithm Auditor, and Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience driving technology-led transformation across industries. She advises private equity, financial services, and consulting firms - including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and its portfolio companies - on scaling AI with impact, integrity, and foresight.

Didem serves on the boards of the Edge AI Foundation, Columbia Women's Circle, Wharton AI Studio, and Hg Foundation Tech Advisory, and is a member of the AI Council for Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Her recognitions include CEO of the Year Awards UK 2025, New Technology Consultancy of the Year, Responsible AI Innovation & Growth in Business Award, Best New Business of the Year, and TechWomen100 Champion. Previously, she held AI leadership roles at Microsoft, Accenture, and Schneider Electric.