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Luisa Baltazar
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Luisa Baltazar

Strategic Advisor & Executive Educator | AI, Leadership & Transformation | Board & Corporate

About Me

I am a senior strategic advisor and executive educator supporting boards, founders, and leadership teams through growth, transformation, and complex decision-making. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, AI-enabled transformation, governance, and leadership, helping organizations align direction, operating models, and execution in periods of scale, disruption, or transition. Alongside board-level and fractional advisory roles, I design and deliver executive and corporate training programs on leadership, AI adoption, organizational transformation, and future-ready capabilities, translating strategic intent into practical action for senior teams. I bring 30+ years of international experience across consulting, innovation, executive education, and institutional partnerships, working with corporates, scale-ups, investors, and public institutions across Europe, the US, and the Middle East. I engage selectively in board advisory, fractional strategy roles, and high-impact corporate training engagements, where independence, experience, and clarity of judgment are valued.

Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates | United States | Portugal

Notable Employer

  • Global Lead, Talent & Strategy (AI Research Lab) at Lab 42 – AI Research Lab (Davos)

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Founder & CEOHER Venture HUB
2023 - Present

Founder and CEO of a global social enterprise operating at the intersection of strategy, leadership, innovation, AI, and social impact. Lead the design and delivery of board-level advisory, executive education, and corporate training programs focused on future-ready leadership, organizational transformation, and AI-enabled growth. Advise founders, executives, and institutional partners on governance, strategy alignment, operating models, and leadership decision-making across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.

Executive Advisor (Fractional)Independent / Advisory Practice
2012 - Present

Provide fractional strategic advisory to founders, boards, and executive teams during growth, transformation, and market transitions. Advise on corporate strategy, governance, leadership decision-making, innovation, and AI adoption, acting as a trusted external sounding board. Engagements include board advisory, strategic reviews, operating model design, and executive-level mentoring.

Global Lead, Talent & Strategy (AI Research Lab)NotableLab 42 – AI Research Lab (Davos)
2022 - 2023

Led global talent and strategy initiatives for an AI research lab focused on human-level AI, working with international experts, institutions, and partners. Supported strategic positioning, leadership alignment, and ecosystem partnerships at the intersection of AI, innovation, governance, and societal impact.

Trainer & Executive Coach (Innovation & Leadership)European Innovation Council (EIC / EISMEA)
2021 - Present

Design and deliver executive training and coaching programs on leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organizational transformation for founders and senior leaders across Europe. Support capability-building initiatives focused on scaling, governance, strategic clarity, and leadership effectiveness in high-growth and innovation-driven environments.

Executive Education Program Lead & InstructorNOVA FCT Executive Education / Founder Institute
2019 - Present

Design and lead executive and post-graduate programs in entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and business strategy. Teach senior professionals, founders, and leadership teams, translating strategy and innovation frameworks into practical, real-world application.

Education

Diploma of Strategic Marketing | Business ManagementUC Berkeley
2012 - 2014
Diploma of Executive LeadershipLSE - London School of Economics
2023 - 2023

Certification

Total Certifications1

Board Oversight of Responsible AI for Value Creation

Board Impact Forum (WEF CC Chapter)

2026

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Portuguese