Full Name
David Pontoppidan
Job Title
Head of Business AI for Nordics & Baltics
Company
SAP
Speaker Bio
David Pontoppidan is the Head of Business AI for the Nordics and Baltics at SAP, guiding organisations beyond superficial buzzwords to deliver genuine, transformative outcomes. Drawing on over a decade of experience advising and challenging global clients, David shares provocative insights on how companies can move from "Artificial Ignorance" toward meaningful, data-driven strategies. Known for his direct, engaging style, sharp analogies, and occasional pop-culture references, David cuts through the noise, encouraging audiences to abandon "AI hype" and instead pursue meaningful innovation. David brings extensive expertise in management consulting, corporate strategy, and digital transformation from leadership positions at global advisory firms, including Accenture, Capgemini, and Mannaz. He has a background as a military language officer, and holds an M.Sc. in Sociology and Economics from the University of Copenhagen and Yale University and is currently completing an Executive MBA in Finance at Copenhagen Business School.
David Pontoppidan