Dawid Naude is a trailblazer in business, disruption, and innovation, shaping the future by translating AI’s potential into real-world impact. Committed to making AI exciting, accessible, and impossible to ignore, he helps organisations to make every employee more productive, reimagine what’s possible, and achieve breakthrough innovation.

As the CEO and Founder of Pathfindr, and Chief AI Officer of Pathfindr’s parent company Affinda, Dawid is one of the country’s foremost AI innovators, educators, and implementers. With an infectious energy and a gift for making the complex feel simple, his keynotes have built a reputation for exciting audiences into action.

Dawid’s dynamic CV spans consulting, leadership and founder roles across digital, technology and innovation. A key player in Cloud Sherpas’ explosive startup years, Dawid was instrumental in the Company’s acquisition by Accenture in 2015. Joining the Firm’s technology innovation division, he was appointed Partner within three years.

Named one of AFR BOSS’ Most Innovative Companies in 2024 & 2025, Pathfindr is an Official Services Partner to OpenAI for Australia and New Zealand, and one of the world’s fastest-growing AI Accelerators. Clients include Coles, Woolworths Group, Victoria Government, Honey Insurance, Standards Australia, Engie and Australia Post. An advisor to Government and industry bodies across APAC, Dawid is proud to be at the forefront of AI’s evolution and impact.