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11 DX thought leaders, writers and experts to follow in 2022 by the top 11 digital transformation influencers
Keeping up with the latest digital transformation (DX), RPA, intelligent automation and enterprise data trends can be exhausting. However, as the field of digital transformation “thought leaders” becomes more crowded, effectively identifying voices that are both credible and resonant can be difficult.
To help you get out of the hustle and bustle, we’ve put together this list of the top 11 influencers in digital transformation. While some of them are well-known names, others are on the rise. Our goal is to create a comprehensive list featuring a combination of technical visionaries, pragmatic operational perspectives, digital leadership experts, and editorial POVs.
Brian Solis
Twitter: https://twitter.com/briansolis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansolis/
website: https://www.briansolis.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/briansolisv
Highlights: futurism, customer experience, scaling innovation, digital leadership, web3, creativity, cognitive enterprise, enterprise automation, humanizing AI, leading digital transformation
A digital anthropologist and futurist, Brian Solis has built his career on his ability to translate technological trends into actionable strategic insights. In addition to frequent presentations at technical conferences around the world, Solis has published 9 books, dozens of research papers, and countless articles. As Salesforces’ global innovation evangelist, much of Solis’ recent work has revolved around customer experience and marketing transformation. However, as one of the tech industry’s leading futurists, he also produces powerful content related to emerging technologies, navigating disruption and leadership for change.
Antonio Grasso
Twitter: https://twitter.com/antgrasso
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-grasso-0544007/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGrassoBlog
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agrassoblog/?hl=en
Highlights: Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, blockchain, enterprise technology trends, business process automation and sustainability.
When it comes to condensing complex data and trends into easy-to-understand infographics, nobody does a better job than Antonio Grasso. With over 240,000 followers on Twitter, Antonio Grasso is one of the most retweeted digital transformation thought leaders on the platform. In addition to his dominance on social media, Antonio Grasso is the CEO and founder of the boutique consulting firm Digital Business Innovation srl.
Ian Barkin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianbarkin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibarkin
Highlights: Intelligent automation, digital transformation, RPA, transformational leadership, continuous improvement, the future of business process automation, hyperautomation, digital strategy
who actually wrote the book Intelligent automation, Ian Barkin has become one of the leading figures in the LinkedIn industry. In fact, he has authored several LinkedIn trainings on intelligent automation, process mining, and RPA. A required course for seasoned digital transformation veterans and newbies alike, Ian offers multiple perspectives: seasoned digital transformation practitioner, innovation visionary, and technology investor.
Linda Grasso
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindaGrass0
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grasso-335b34139/
website: https://deltalogix.blog/en/home-english/
Highlights: Digital Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Enterprise Data Management, Sustainability, Data Ethics, Digital Strategy Development, Change Management, Cyber Security, Applied Machine Learning, AI Trends, Business Process Automation
Does the last name sound familiar? Continuing the family tradition, Linda Grasso founded DeltalogiX, a technology blog with a particular focus on digital transformation, but also covering cybersecurity, sustainability, artificial intelligence, data analytics and the Internet of Things. Follow Linda for viral infographics and practical insights on the latest digital technology trends.
Mary Belle Lopez
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maribellopez
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribellopez/
website: https://www.lopezresearch.com/
Highlights: Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, edge computing, enterprise technology trends, intelligent automation strategies, futurism, natural language processing, cloud computing, data management and governance
For more than two decades, technology industry analyst, speaker, and business consultant Maribel Lopez has helped companies “understand and navigate digital transformation.” In addition to hosting several podcasts and contributing to various publications, she is the founder of Lopez Research, a market research and strategy consulting firm. For those looking to stay abreast of enterprise IT trends, emerging technologies and organizational design.
Hamilton Mann
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamiltonmann?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltonmann/
website: https://www.hamiltonmannconversation.com/
Highlights: digital transformation, digital marketing, sustainability, tech ethics, leadership, global collaboration, change management, customer focus, innovation trends
As Group Director of Digital Marketing and Digital Transformation at Thales, Hamilton Mann “leads the implementation of the Group’s horizontal digital initiatives to drive business innovation and growth by making experimentation the norm.” In addition to leading Thales’ marketing transformation efforts in 68 countries In addition, Mann is the founder of The Hamilton Mann Conversation. A masterclass in how digital technologies can be used to benefit society, the Hamilton-Mann Dialogue regularly publishes interviews with business executives, entrepreneurs, public officials and academics.
M. Nadia Vincent
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-nadia-vincent-mba-b98470/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ittransleaders
Highlights: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Innovation, Physical Automation, Digital Leadership, Corporate Innovation, Global Perspectives, Cultural Transformation, Change Management, Personal Development
As a technologist and executive leadership coach, Nadia not only posts the latest industry trends, she also provides practical advice on how to navigate them. In addition to being a frequent speaker at industry events, Nadia has authored two books: Leverage digital transformation and digital transformation success formula.
Anthony J. James
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajjames/
Highlights: digital marketing, digital transformation, commercialization, innovation trends, creativity, leadership, leading change, global perspective, martech
Anthony is currently the CEO of Trinity Consulting and is an expert in connecting digital technologies to business growth. In addition to regularly posting inspirational quotes, Anthony provides sound advice on digital leadership, commercialisation innovation and business resilience.
razlobok
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaszloBock
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laszlobock/
Highlights: Executive Leadership, Workplace Technology, HR Transformation, Future of Work, Cultural Transformation, Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship Trends
Laszlo Bock was previously Google’s Chief Human Resources Officer, working at the intersection of technology, people and business for nearly 20 years. He even made some kind of manifesto: Work Rules! Insights from within Google will change the way you live and lead. A regular contributor to Fortune, Forbes and Yale Insights, Lazlo specializes in combining empathy, technology and structure to maximize human performance.
Sherendra Kumar
Twitter: https://twitter.com/meisshaily
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaily/?originalSubdomain=au
Highlights: data monetization, data transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, machine learning, startups, machine learning
No digital transformation strategy is complete without a sound enterprise data strategy. A former chief evangelist at SAP and author of Making Money from Data, Shailendra’s expertise lies in the business of data and analytics. It is a must-follow for those looking to monetize enterprise data as part of their digital transformation.
Cademes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cademetz?lang=en
Highlights: General tech reporting, investigative journalism, AI research, tech industry news, self-driving cars, cyber risk, AI ethics, quantum computing, virtual reality, tech business
Well, we admit that calling Cade an “influencer” is a misnomer. In fact, Cade Metz is a seasoned tech reporter for The New York Times. A reliable resource for general tech industry news as well as more thoughtful long-form investigative articles, Cade reports on everything from safe self-driving technology to developments in quantum computing to so-called “cult-like sects” infiltrating Google’s ranks. Last year, he also published “Genius Makers: The Mavericks Bringing AI to Google, Facebook, and the World,” the latest history in deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI).