Emily Lewis-Pinnell

Market- and growth-oriented global technology leader focused on digital transformation and AI adoption

Empowering organizations through strategic vision, innovative leadership, and actionable insights that drive meaningful change and sustainable success.

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About Emily

I've spent my career at the intersection of technology and business, helping leaders navigate both the possibilities technology offers and the practicalities of executing successfully.

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I've worked with hundreds of organizations on their most significant technology shifts: AI adoption consulting, modernizing applications, developing cloud strategy, and unlocking the full value of data and analytics.

I've led global teams for household-name companies like Dell Technologies and NTT DATA, built and scaled cloud, data, and AI service practices from the ground up, and partnered with clients ranging from mid-market innovators to global enterprises. Along the way, I've learned that the real challenge isn't the technology—it's leading people through change and ensuring every investment delivers measurable results.

Today, as founder of Evaila, I work with executives to cut through the hype and build practical, people-first AI adoption strategies. My approach blends strategic vision with the operational know-how to make it stick.

I speak regularly at industry events as a technology keynote speaker, contribute to publications like CIO Magazine and Information Week, and share my insights on where technology is headed—and how leaders can get there with confidence.

I'm also an advocate for 22q Deletion Syndrome awareness, having served eight years on the board of 22Q Texas. Outside of work, I love discovering new places, getting lost in a good book, and enjoying time with my family in Austin, Texas.

Scaling Innovation

Developing and executing comprehensive strategies that align with organizational goals and market opportunities.

Growth Strategy

Building high-performing teams and fostering cultures of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Global Leadership

Driving transformational change through creative problem-solving and forward-thinking approaches.

Digital Transformation

Delivering measurable outcomes that create lasting value for stakeholders and communities.

Thought Leadership

Sharing insights and perspectives on leadership, strategy, and organizational transformation through various platforms and publications.

Video

The AI Competent Board

AI Forum · March 2026

How boards should approach AI and why shared responsibility across all directors, not just the tech expert, is the governance gap most organizations haven't closed.

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Article

Build for Augmentation, Not Automation

Evaila Insights · March 2026

Anthropic's Economic Index shows augmentation — not automation — is the dominant AI usage pattern. Here's what that means for how leaders should sequence adoption, invest in skills, and design for accountability.

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Article

AI Is Moving Into Production. Who Owns It?

Forbes Technology Council · March 2026

As AI moves from experimentation into core operations, leadership teams must rethink ownership — shifting from a single-department model to shared decision rights across strategy, governance, adoption, and accountability.

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Speaker

The AI Build-Out Is Someone Else's Problem. Until It Isn't.

SXSW 2026 · March 2026

AI infrastructure decisions are reshaping energy markets, grid capacity, and capital strategy. Here's what business leaders need to know about the build-out happening beneath the surface.

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Why Context and Integration Are the Real AI Advantage

Forbes Technology Council · February 2026

The AI "context gap," not model intelligence, is what limits enterprise productivity. Here's how leading platforms are converging on persistent workspaces, grounded retrieval, and integration as the real differentiator.

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AI for Senior Leaders: Hands-On Workshop

Elevate & Activate Leadership Retreat · January 2026

Leverage the latest in agents, stronger context, and real integration to help leaders achieve more in their own workflows and across their organizations.

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Let's Engage

I'm passionate about sharing insights and contributing to meaningful conversations that drive positive change. Here are some ways we can collaborate.

Let's Connect

I'd love to hear from you. Whether you're interested in speaking engagements, media opportunities, or exploring how AI can transform your organization.