Mehwish Salman Ali, visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Zahanat AI and Data Vault Pakistan, has been elected President of the USA Chapter of CxO Global Forum, a leading international platform connecting global C-level executives, technologists, and thought leaders.
This prestigious appointment reflects Ms. Mehwish’s extraordinary contributions to artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across borders.
As President, Ms. Mehwish will lead initiatives that promote collaboration between global technology leaders, foster innovation ecosystems, and empower emerging markets through sustainable and inclusive digital strategies.
“This appointment represents an opportunity to bridge technological innovation with strategic business leadership on a global scale,” said Ms. Mehwish. “I look forward to facilitating meaningful connections between technology leaders and driving initiatives that create lasting impact across industries.”
Ms. Mehwish’s appointment marks a continuation of her impactful journey as one of South Asia’s foremost female tech leaders.
She has achieved several industry firsts, including Zahanat AI, Pakistan’s first homegrown GPT-based language model. She founded Data Vault Pakistan, the country’s first women-led, solar-powered, and quantum-encrypted AI data center, advancing green technology and AI infrastructure.
Mehwish raised $10 million from JR Dallas Tech Fund to scale Pakistan’s AI ecosystem. She also represented Pakistan at the International Digital Cooperation Forum in Jordan, announcing the country’s first AI Innovation Center. She also empowered over 100 women-led startups through the SheEarns initiative, providing mentorship, visibility, and international platforms.
As President of the USA Chapter, Ms. Mehwish aims to bridge global innovation corridors between the U.S., South Asia, and the Middle East. She will lead programs that accelerate AI adoption in education, smart infrastructure, and digital health and expand the Forum’s network by engaging venture capitalists, CIOs, and founders across emerging markets.
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