Preethi Premnath is a polymath, strategic advisor and technology leader shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence, augmented technologies and government transformation. With a foundation in biotechnology and more than two decades of experience spanning research, enterprise technology, architecture and digital strategy, she brings a distinctive cross-disciplinary lens to innovation.

A Forbes Ignite Impact Fellow in AI and Healthcare, Preethi has contributed to applied AI research, including the use of machine learning in healthcare, while continually exploring how emerging technologies can be translated into meaningful human and societal impact.

In her current role as Strategic Advisor for Common Digital Platforms at the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, she is focused on advancing AI-led and augmented capabilities across government and helping shape the next generation of intelligent public services.

Her contributions have supported globally recognized transformation initiatives, including the Abu Dhabi Government’s Strategic Innovation Award for Government Transformation at ServiceNow Knowledge 2026. She has also been recognized with the SHELEADS Award, honoring women who are influencing the future of technology and innovation.

At the heart of Preethi’s work is a simple philosophy: the true potential of technology lies not merely in automating human effort but in augmenting human intelligence, creativity and possibility.