
AI • Decision Intelligence • Executive Leadership • Football Strategy
Helping Leaders Make Better Decisions in the Age of AI
I help organisations combine artificial intelligence, data and human judgement to make better strategic decisions. Drawing on experience in elite European football, my talks explore leadership, organisational design and decision intelligence in high-performance environments.
Trusted by Leading Organisations
Financial Times Business of Football Summit
European Club Association
StatsBomb
TGG Live
Opta Forum
Wings Cup
Speaking at a Glance
6
International Conferences
5+
Years Speaking
1000+
Industry Professionals Reached
Elite European Football
Executive Leadership Experience
Speaking Topics
AI Won’t Replace Leaders
How organisations combine AI with human judgement to improve strategic decisions.
Decision Intelligence
Building systems that reduce uncertainty and improve executive decision-making.
Leadership in the Age of AI
How technology is reshaping leadership, organisational design and competitive advantage.
Lessons from Elite Football
Practical frameworks from high-performance sport that transfer directly to business and technology.
Speaking Experience
Financial Times Business of Football Summit
2026


European Football Clubs Summit – Wings Cup
2025


StatsBomb Conference
2024


TGG Live Conference
2024
Opta Forum
2021
Opta Forum
2020
Who These Talks Are For
CEOs & Executive Leaders
AI & Technology Leaders
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Investors
Sporting Directors
Innovation Teams
Government & Policy Leaders
Future Leaders
What Audiences Take Away
Practical AI frameworks
Better decision-making
Leadership under uncertainty
Building competitive advantage
Featured Talks & Media



Financial Times Business of Football Summit
StatsBomb Conference
TGG Live
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Wings Cup
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Opta Forum
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What Event Organisers Say
“Vignesh brought clarity to complex questions around AI, leadership and strategic decision-making.”
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“A thoughtful, executive-level session that connected football, technology and organisational design.”
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“A strong keynote for audiences navigating uncertainty, AI adoption and leadership change.”
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About Vignesh
Vignesh Jayanth is a football strategy executive specialising in artificial intelligence, decision intelligence and organisational strategy. He has worked across elite European football, helping clubs improve recruitment, succession planning, performance strategy and executive decision-making. Rather than focusing on technology alone, his talks explore how organisations can combine AI, data and human judgement to create sustainable competitive advantage. Using elite football as a real-world laboratory, he shares practical lessons that apply equally to business, technology and leadership.
Invite Vignesh to Speak
Available for keynote presentations, executive workshops, panel discussions and leadership events worldwide.