Grace Man
AI capabilities that drive compounding growth.
AI-first product and marketing leader, driving 376% YoY growth and $2B+ in revenue. Building agentic AI systems delivering 2× ROI, and has trained 500+ executives with a 95% adoption rate. Educated 10,000+ leaders through global keynotes, turning complex AI into practical action.
Keynote speaker at AI & Big Data Expo · DMWF · Performance Marketing World



AI Educator
AI Strategy League
01 — WORK
Featured Projects
AI-first systems and commercial initiatives I've built and led.
AI STRATEGY · ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION
Enterprise AI Strategy Roadmap
Partnered with the marketing leadership of a 20,000-person technology organisation to design a full AI strategy roadmap — from business case and use case prioritisation through to governance, across five organisational drivers.
AI STRATEGY · COMMUNITY · COACHING
AI Strategy League
Invite-only intelligence and execution network for CMOs, growth leaders, and founders building AI-first growth that compounds over time. A closed intelligence network of leaders actively deploying AI — not just studying it.
PRODUCT DESIGN · CRO · MICROSOFT
Microsoft Product Design
Led ecommerce product design and conversion optimisation for Surface B2B and Xbox B2C. Redesigned product categories, listings, and navigation systems to improve engagement across the full user journey.
PRODUCT BUILD · AGENTIC AI TOOLS
0-to-1 Agentic Product
A live demonstration of The Sequence applied to product building — from positioning and design system to deployment. Built entirely with Claude Code, Next.js, and Vercel as a replicable playbook for founders.
About
SEC.03 // OPERATOR PROFILE

OPERATOR // GM
Grace is the founder of AI Strategy League, where she teaches non-technical professionals, founders, CMOs, and growth leaders to build AI capabilities that compound. She embeds within teams and organisations to map workflows, identify pain points, and translate ambiguity into practical agentic AI solutions, enabling self-sufficiency and achieving a 95% AI adoption rate within 6 weeks. Her learners include leaders from organisations such as Michelin, Meta, SAP, the NHS, and more.
Grace brings 12+ years of experience driving growth at Microsoft, Canon, and high-growth startups, delivering 376%+ year-on-year revenue growth and influencing over $2B in revenue through AI-driven growth and enablement.
Speaking, Podcasts & Events














Introducing AI and Its Ongoing Impact on the Future of WorkAI & Big Data Expo, London
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Founder & AI Educator
AI Strategy League
Founded and scaled AI Strategy League into an international AI education and enablement network for non-technical leaders — combining live programmes, agentic system builds, and embedded consultancy.
Advisor & Chairperson
AI & Big Data Expo · DMWF · PMW
Advising and chairing sessions at the world's largest AI and marketing events series, translating complex AI strategy into commercially actionable frameworks for global executive audiences.
AI Adoption Lead & Analyst, Marketing
Canon EMEA
Led Canon EMEA's AI adoption and enablement programme across marketing, e-commerce, advertising, and analytics — from AI readiness assessments and governance frameworks through to full implementation across 12 EMEA markets.
Marketing Lead, B2B Surface & B2C Xbox
Microsoft
Drove B2B Surface growth and B2C Xbox adoption across UK & Ireland — leading ecommerce product design, CRO, and go-to-market strategy to achieve record profitability growth.
Country Manager
Go City
Managed full P&L, product, and commercial operations for a leading global travel-tech platform across key European markets.
Digital Marketing Manager
Pfizer
Managed digital marketing strategy and execution across Pfizer's consumer health portfolio.
Digital Marketing Manager
Zero Finance
Built and scaled digital acquisition channels from scratch, achieving strong year-on-year growth in qualified leads.
Digital Marketing Executive
URBAN Digital Marketing
Delivered integrated digital campaigns for SME and enterprise clients across multiple verticals.
Creative Director
Hyundai Motor Company
Led product launch creative direction and art direction for Hyundai Motor Company across key markets.
Learn, build, and ship AI systems.
From structured live cohorts to bespoke corporate workshops — choose the format that fits where you are right now.
Agentic AI for Founders, CMOs & Growth Leaders
You have AI tools. You don't have AI systems.
A 6-week live cohort that takes you from AI tool user to AI system builder. Design and deploy the agentic pipelines that generate leads, create content, manage your CRM, and grow your business — with Grace guiding every step.
What you'll build
- —An outbound AI agent for non-technical founders & leaders
- —A content repurposing agent that turns sessions into multi-channel pipeline
- —A LinkedIn strategy & AI connecting system that maintains your presence
- —CRM intelligence that connects your outbound and content agents into a self-update
$550
6 weeks · 3 hrs/week
AI Workshops & Corporate Training
Hands-on training that actually ships results.
Practical, outcome-driven programmes for teams and organisations who want to build, deploy, and scale AI systems — tailored to your industry, goals, and team. Every workshop ends with something real.
Available programmes
- —AI-First Growth Systems — for CMOs & Growth Leaders
- —AI Strategy for Senior Leaders — for CEOs, VPs & Board
- —Design AI Products — for Product & UX Leaders
- —Bespoke corporate workshops — tailored to your team
500+
executives trained
95%
adoption rate
2×
avg ROI
Tailored pricing by team size
Book a call →Free Lightning Sessions
Short, practical AI sessions — free to watch on Maven.
// WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Real results from real people
Marketing and product leaders navigating AI-first careers, strategy, and growth.
Caroline Sumartonjo
Strategic Partnerships & Global Communications
“Grace is the definition of an expert who walks the talk. I reached out to Grace to partner on an international course program, and had the pleasure of working alongside her to bring it to life. She combines deep knowledge with a clear, strategic communication style that resonates with everyone (students loved her). She's not only an AI expert, but an experienced marketer, helping us strategise new ideas for growth. If you have the chance to work with Grace or hear her speak: do not hesitate!”
Toey C.
Regional CRM & Data Manager · Michelin
“Grace is an inspiring leader with a real gift for making complex ideas feel clear and approachable. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take things to the next level, her guidance and insights are incredibly valuable. She's thoughtful and truly committed to helping others grow. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of AI strategy or leadership.”
Nazeli Ter-Petrosyan
Data Scientist & Innovation Engineer · Opply
“When I asked Grace for her thoughts, instead of telling me what she thought I should do, she asked thoughtful questions that helped me reflect and figure out what was truly best for me. Those questions gave me clarity on a decision I had been debating for days. She was incredibly supportive and generous with her time, even though I reached out for advice unexpectedly.”
Jae K.
Head of Product · ex-Meta & ex-BlackBerry
“As I was exploring the mental health product area, Grace was gracious in sharing her time to be a sounding board to my product idea. She provided nuanced approaches to creating value for target customers, and shared her excitement toward the future potential of the product. If you have a product idea and looking for feedback on AI-enabled products, I recommend speaking to Grace.”
Jeremy E.
Senior Product Leader · ex-SAP
“Grace, our session today was another productive one! You continue to provide invaluable guidance and support as I navigate my career path. Your insights into the industry and your ability to connect the dots are truly impressive. I left today's session feeling inspired to dig deep on some new topics. Thank you for being such an amazing mentor, Grace.”
Martha C.
Marketing Manager · SPI Borescopes
“Grace is an amazing mentor with a deep understanding of AI and its applications. Her insights into using Zapier for marketing workflows and integrations have been invaluable to me. She is always eager to learn and share her knowledge, and her enthusiasm is contagious. I highly recommend Grace as a mentor to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of AI and marketing automation.”
Sean T.
Product Marketing Manager · MBA, Bath University
“Grace is more than just a great and precise career coach and an inspiring person. She is detail-oriented, goal-oriented, ambitious and decisive; her knowledge is vast and thorough. No matter how complex the problem is, she will always come up with a brilliant, elegant, and cost-effective solution. It was a great honour to cooperate with her on my career journey.”
Angelina L.
Marketing Manager · Regional Growth
“A heartfelt thank you to Grace, my incredible career & life coach, for helping me along the job seeking journey. Her guidance, support, and wisdom to transform my mindset have been instrumental in my success. I've successfully landed the job I've been striving for, at the level I deserve, with the ideal compensation that perfectly aligns with my goals.”
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