Sharon Gai

Sharon Gai is a renowned expert in ecommerce, digital transformation, and AI, known for her pioneering insights and innovative methodologies. Originally from China and now based in Canada, Sharon’s illustrious career includes serving as the former Head of Global Key Accounts at Alibaba and as a General Manager at a billion-dollar ecommerce unicorn, where she leveraged her extensive experience and insights in the industry to advise prominent  brands and heads of state on digital strategy through programmatic marketing and AI.

Her dynamic presence as a keynote speaker has graced esteemed platforms worldwide, including TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Walmart, Nestle, Ecomworld, and Etail. Sharon’s expertise has also been featured on major media outlets such as ABC, CCTV, CBC, Techcrunch, Retail Asia, and The Next Web. She is also the esteemed author the influential book, "Ecommerce Reimagined: What We Can Learn in Retail and Ecommerce from China".

Sharon holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill University as well as a Masters in Information Management from Columbia University. She is recognised as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, further highlighting her unwavering commitment to global leadership and innovation.

Beyond her speaking engagements and authorship, Sharon remains an avid travelor, seamlessly integrating her passion for exploring diverse cultures with her role as a highly sought-after speaker. She also hosts Alibaba’s podcast, B2B Breakthrough, where she interviews entrepreneurs, further enriching the global ecommerce dialogue.

Sharon's distinctive approach, encapsulated in her innovative methodology known as Culture Fluid, resonates across audiences of all demographics and corporate backgrounds, making her a truly transformative figure in the world of global business and innovation.