David Dowsett

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Senior Vice President, A.I. at AHEAD

Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States

Overview

David Dowsett is a global technology executive with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of A. I. at AHEAD. He specializes in enterprise transformation, AI strategy, and cloud modernization, previously leading AI initiatives at Invesco. Colleagues commend his strong technical background, excellent planning skills, and ability to translate strategy into reality.

Originally from South Africa, David has lived and worked across Africa, Europe, and the United States. He is deeply involved in shaping future business and technology leaders through his advisory board roles at Kennesaw State University and the University of Georgia, and he contributes to fostering Atlantas innovation ecosystem via the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

He is a Fellow at Cambridge Universitys AI & Tokenization Research initiative and has co-authored "The WealthTECH Book. "

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

They are very proud of what they do.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise AI Strategy
He leads enterprise AI transformation at AHEAD and previously built the GenAI and MLaaS platforms at Invesco, focusing on scalable, value-driven implementation.
Responsible AI Governance
At Invesco, he established the Responsible AI Council, demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring AI is deployed securely, with proper governance and measurable impact.
Fintech & Wealthtech
He is a board member at FinTech Atlanta and co-authored "The WealthTECH Book, " indicating a deep interest in technology's role in transforming financial services.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Senior Vice President, A.I. at AHEAD
1-2025
Board Member at FinTech Atlanta
6-2024
MBA Advisory Board at Kennesaw State University
1-2020
Board - Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Metro Atlanta Chamber
4-2020
Board Member at Keypleaz

Education

2011 - 2013
MBA from The Open University Business School
2005 - 2005
Education details unavailable from Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner Qualification

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And David

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