Abi Sriharan

Dr. Abi Sriharan is an internationally recognized expert in AI governance and digital strategy, with deep specialization in the health industry. She advises executives, boards, and senior decision-makers on how to lead complex transformations responsibly—leveraging technology while safeguarding performance, workforce sustainability, and public trust.
As Scientific Director and Senior Scientist at the Krembil Centre for Health Management and Leadership at the Schulich School of Business, she leads system-level research and capacity-building initiatives focused on the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies across health systems and regulated sectors.

Dr. Sriharan’s work focuses on preparing health organizations for human-machine collaboration, developing governance frameworks for AI implementation, and aligning innovation with long-term strategy, leadership readiness, and workforce well-being.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, and higher education, she brings a uniquely interdisciplinary lens to digital transformation. She has advised public health systems, global health agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and innovation leaders across the health ecosystem—designing solutions that bridge evidence, ethics, and enterprise goals.

At Schulich, she directs a program of research in:

• Responsible AI governance and risk strategy in healthcare
• Organizational innovation and digital transformation in complex systems
• Health workforce redesign, task-shifting, and talent strategy
• Culture change and leadership for sustainable performance

Dr. Sriharan holds a doctorate from the University of Oxford and is the recipient of several national and international awards for her contributions to leadership, innovation, and executive education. She is also a frequent contributor to national and global media on the future of healthcare, the workforce, and AI transformation.

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