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.

With a dynamic CV spanning consulting and leadership roles across digital, technology and innovation, Dawid is the proud Founder & CEO of Pathfindr and the Chief AI Officer for Pathfindr’s parent company, Affinda. 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 now the fastest growing AI Accelerator in Australia.

An advisor to Government and industry bodies across APAC, Dawid is one of the region’s foremost AI innovators, educators, and implementers. Dawid was one of only 40 global founders selected by Sir Richard Branson to attend his week-long Executive Leaders Retreat on Necker Island in May, 2026.