Today is one of those moments that makes you pause, smile and feel deeply grateful. I used the words “an unusual day for me” when I described it earlier to someone but it was actually an extraordinary day. I took part in an amazing afternoon celebrating innovation and impact at the AI100 UK 2025 Lunch, hosted by The Lord Ranger in the historic Cholmondeley Room and Terrace.
The AI Top 100 had a range of the biggest names from UK sectors represented and included startups to global tech firms, central government, local government and academia. If you wanted to build something with AI then this was the room of people to do it with.
Being named #32 on the AI TOP 100 list for Digital Leaders is an incredible honour, not just personally, but for everyone who has walked this journey alongside me, this is a collective 32nd. From the amazing teams at the SRS, to colleagues across Local Government in Wales, to the support from the CDPS and asking me to Chair the AI Leadership Group For Wales and to Welsh Government colleagues who are driving the Office for AI.
To be recognised among 100 incredible digital leaders feels surreal, especially knowing how much extraordinary work is happening across AI, data, and digital transformation globally. However, 32 isn’t a finish line, it’s a foundation. It’s a reminder to me that we are doing the right things, that the hard work is worth it, that this work has purpose and that we belong in these circles.
To everyone building, learning, and pushing boundaries in this space: thank you and keep going. Let’s keep making AI a force for good.
Matt Lewis, Chief Operating Officer
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