Vice President, Technology & Product Strategy
GEICO
Daniela Busse, Ph.D. is an AI strategy, product innovation, and organizational transformation executive with leadership experience spanning Meta, Microsoft, Samsung, Citi Ventures, and GEICO. Most recently, she served as Head of Incubator Research at Meta, where she led zero-to-one innovation initiatives exploring the future of social platforms and emerging technologies. Today, she leads AI strategy and transformation initiatives focused on helping organizations build AI-native products, unlock new business models, and navigate enterprise-wide change.
Over the course of her career, Daniela has helped launch breakthrough products and experiences used by millions worldwide, from pioneering mobile banking innovations to shaping next-generation consumer technologies. Her expertise sits at the intersection of AI, product innovation, customer intelligence, and organizational design, with a particular focus on how businesses can translate technological disruption into meaningful customer and business outcomes.
A frequent speaker, moderator, and advisor, Daniela is a Founding Member of Chief, Vice Chair of the German American Business Association (GABA), and a recognized voice on AI transformation, leadership, and the future of work. She is passionate about helping leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges of the AI era while ensuring innovation remains human-centered, responsible, and impactful.