Shimon Shmooely — CEO
As Google's AI Policy Lead for Emerging Markets (Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, the Former Soviet Union, and Latin America), I currently lead the development and execution of regional strategies aimed at promoting the adoption of AI, expediting digital transformation, and driving conversations with policy makers on national AI policies, with a focus on economic development. In 2023, I spearheaded the establishment of Google's AI Academy for policymakers in Africa and Latin America, where I presented Google’s responsible AI and AI economic agenda to 100+ policy makers in Johannesburg and Santiago. I also commissioned a report on the economic potential of AI for Africa and presented it to 100+ stakeholders in Africa and at the UN during UNGA 2023. Additionally, I coordinated a cross functional team that enabled the successful launch of Bard in local languages across the region. Moreover, I contributed to Google’s AI Opportunity Agenda document, published in November 2023. Before joining Google, I served in senior roles within the Israeli government, including Chief of Staff for Israel's Mission to the United Nations and Adviser to Israel's Cabinet Secretary. My expertise is further complemented by a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and both Bachelor and Master of Law from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Policy and AI Strategy Expert with a focus on emerging markets.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 20 yrs 3 mos
Career Highlights
- Established AI Academy for policymakers in Africa and Latin America.
- Presented AI economic potential report at UNGA 2023.
- Coordinated launch of Bard in local languages.
Work Experience
Regional Policy Affairs and AI Lead, Emerging Markets, Government Affairs and Public Policy (3 yrs 3 mos)
Strategy and Operations Lead, Emerging Markets, Government Affairs and Public Policy (1 yr 10 mos)
Public Policy and Government Relations Manager (3 yrs 7 mos)
Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations
Chief of Staff (2 yrs 1 mo)
Advisor for Economic and Social Affairs (9 mos)
Office of the Prime Minister of Israel
Advisor to Cabinet Secretary (2 yrs 1 mo)
The Israeli Embassy to the United States
Legislative Analyst (1 yr 11 mos)
“KADIMA” PARTY PRIMARY CAMPAIGN FOR MINISTER AVI DICHTER
Deputy Campaign Manager (0 mo)
DR. J. WEINROTH AND CO. LAW FIRM
Legal Intern (11 mos)
ISRAELI MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Administrative Assistant to Director General (4 mos)
Shift Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
Hebrew University
Assistant Professor in “Civil Procedure” and “American Constitutional Law” courses. (2 yrs 6 mos)
ISRAELI MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, COURTS SPOKESPERSON BUREAU
Assistant to Spokesperson (10 mos)
Education
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) at Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Laws (LL.M.) at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
