Craig Jennings
Vice President, Financial Services for Australia, New Zealand, and ASEAN
Speaker bio
- Craig Jennings is Vice President, Financial Services for Australia, New Zealand, and ASEAN at SAS, a global leader in data and AI. He is responsible for driving business growth across these regions while strengthening strategic relationships with customers, partners, and employees. With extensive C-level experience in the technology sector, Craig has a proven track record of accelerating growth, fostering innovation, and enhancing customer outcomes. He is passionate about applying AI, machine learning, big data, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable value. Craig is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and holds 42 internationally recognised certifications in data, analytics, AI, and machine learning. His rare blend of deep technical expertise and commercial acumen positions him as a trusted voice in the region’s data and AI transformation. Areas of Expertise: AI, machine learning, and big data strategy Advanced analytics applications across industries Digital transformation in financial services Regional technology leadership and innovation Data literacy and future workforce capabilities Prior to joining SAS, Craig held senior management and sales roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS), C3.ai, NCR, and Nuance.
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AM Plenary
08/04/2026
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08:40 - 08:45