Presenting the Top AI Leaders

Presenting AI26

Top AI Leaders to Watch in 2026

FRAMEWORK OF AI26

The AI26 has curated a distinguished list of AI leaders to watch in 2026, based on self-nominations, expert recommendations, internal evaluations, media interactions, proven achievements, and credible open-source intelligence.

These exceptional AI innovators are transforming industries, enabling breakthrough technologies, and driving forward the next wave of intelligent systems. Each leader shares a strong commitment to advancing artificial intelligence for meaningful global impact.

TOP Visionary LEADERS TO WATCH IN 2026

Ser Yoong Goh

CISO

Ryt Bank

Abdul Latif Musa

Cheif Technology Officer

Hasani Munawarah Exchange Sdn Bhd

Megat Mohammad Faisal Khir Johari

Chief Technology Officer

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad

Sutheshnathan Sunmuganathan

CIO International

May Bank

Ts. Yuwanthiran Sukalingam

Director, Information Security

Mindvalley

Zulkanain Kassim

Chief Information Technology Officer

Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia

Ts. Dr. Ismamuradi Abdul Kadir

Chief Information Security Officer

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad

Mohamed Nabil Zolkefly

Chief Information Security Officer

Takaful Malaysia

Ts.Tahrizi Tahreb

CISO

Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia

Yew Jin Kang

Chief Technology Officer

AEON Bank

Esther Loo

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Evocom Berhad

Tze Phei Tee

CIO

Wasco Berhad

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