Dr. Malek Ben Salem is a seasoned technology advisor and executive, guiding organizations through the evolving landscapes of AI governance, cybersecurity risk management, and emerging technologies. With 20 plus years of experience in AI/ML, cloud security, and digital transformation, she is a trusted strategic partner to CEOs, Boards of Directors, and Fortune 500 enterprises. She founded and is currently leading AILeap, a startup dedicated to delivering robust, secure and efficient AI solutions for SMBs and government agencies. As a former Managing Director at Accenture, Dr. Ben Salem established the AI security practice, shaping responsible AI strategies and building AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. She has played a key role in developing quantum security frameworks, LLM red teaming capabilities, and next-gen AI governance models. She has authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications, holds 25 patents, and has presented at IEEE, World Summit AI, and the International Cryptographic Module Conference. Dr. Ben Salem holds a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University, an MIT executive certificate in Technology Strategy, and multiple industry certifications, including Google Cloud Architect, CIPP/US and PMP.