Global AI Consultant for Sales & Business Development at FutureTrain.ai, Former Microsoft Sales Director EMEA & AI Media Commentator

Javed Laher is an AI futurist and technology strategist well known for his work helping organisations understand the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on business, workforce development and digital transformation. Currently serving as Global AI Consultant, Sales and Business Development at FutureTrain.ai, Javed advises organisations on AI adoption, responsible implementation and future workforce readiness. With a career spanning finance, retail, travel and automotive sectors, he has become a respected voice on topics including AI hallucinations, workplace displacement and the evolving skills gap. His expertise has seen him featured in Forbes, appear on BBC and Sky TV, and contribute to government-level panel discussions on AI policy and workforce transformation.

Javed began his career in digital media and search marketing, building a strong foundation in PPC, SaaS and cloud technologies. After joining Microsoft UK, he progressed into the role of PPC Search Lead in 2011 before later becoming Strategic Client Account Director. During his time at Microsoft, he worked with major brands to drive digital marketing transformation and machine learning adoption at scale, earning the prestigious Breaking Ground Award in 2017. In 2018, he completed the Strategic Business Management programme at Harvard University before achieving an MBA, where he researched AI’s impact on the UK workforce. He later held senior leadership roles, including Sales Director EMEA for AI SaaS Workplace Solutions and Sales Director EMEA at Mediaocean and Flashtalking, before joining FutureTrain.ai in 2025.

Alongside his corporate leadership career, Javed has continued to build authority within the AI and education sectors. In 2025, he gained Microsoft certification in applying responsible AI principles in learning environments, further strengthening his reputation as an advocate for ethical AI implementation. He has appeared as a featured panellist on nationally televised AI debates on Sky TV and has contributed insights to high-level policy discussions surrounding AI governance, workforce transformation and digital innovation. His thought leadership has also been recognised through media coverage across major outlets, including Forbes and the BBC.

Passionate about preparing future generations for technological change, Javed partnered with the Greater London Authority to deliver AI education programmes in schools, helping bridge the gap between emerging technologies and practical workforce readiness. As a speaker, he combines commercial expertise with accessible insights, making complex AI concepts understandable and actionable for audiences across industries. His presentations explore the opportunities and risks of AI, the future of work and the changing demands placed on modern organisations, leaving audiences informed, inspired and better prepared for the rapidly evolving digital economy.

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