As the Head of the Helix Center for Applied AI & Robotics and the Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at Connection, Jamal Khan brings over 20 years of senior management and leadership experience in driving innovation and growth for the company and its extensive customer base of over 30,000. He is responsible for designing and executing the internal and external AI strategy for Connection, encompassing a broad spectrum of capabilities and partner ecosystems, including generative AI, computer vision, and natural language processing. Additionally, he leads the development of new products and services, enhances brand equity and digital engagement, and optimizes internal efficiencies and automation. In his current role, Jamal oversees the Marketing, ECommerce, Data, and Global business units at Connection. Prior to taking on the responsibility for the broader AI strategy and go-to-market initiatives, he was also in charge of the company’s overall Microsoft business. Jamal is recognized as a visionary leader with C-level experience, operational excellence, and a strong passion for achieving success. His expertise spans applications, data, AI, security, digital, and e-commerce models, with a robust understanding of both B2B and B2C markets. He has a proven track record of nurturing and developing high-performance companies, organizations, and cultures, founded on the core principles of velocity, quality, passion, and humility. Jamal is also a valued member of the Strategic Partner Advisory Council at Intel Corporation and the Global Marketing Partner Advisory Board at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
