Ali Alkhafaji

Dr. Ali Alkhafaji is a visionary AI leader and corporate strategist with over 25 years of experience driving transformation for global enterprises. As CEO of APPLY, he is focused on rewriting the blueprint for the new services model in an AI-driven world through innovation, elite partnerships, operational excellence and delivering measurable client impact. 

Ali brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial drive and enterprise scale. He transformed TA Digital into a dominant force in digital customer experience, culminating in its acquisition by Omnicom Group in 2022. He went on to serve as Chief AI & Technology Officer at Omnicom Precision Marketing, where he architected the group’s global AI vision, founded and spearheaded the development of Omni AI — a massive-scale enterprise platform leveraging over 20,000 AI agents to transform workflows across 100,000+ employees. 

A sought-after advisor and speaker for iconic brands across Healthcare, Financial Services, Automotive, and Retail, Ali was recently recognized as number 36 of the Top 100 AI Leaders of 2026 by AI Magazine.