Aisha Tahirkheli

Aisha Tahirkheli is a Principal and Trusted AI Leader within the Enterprise & Operations Risk group at KPMG. She brings together the latest innovation in technology, risk management and policy to accelerate the value of AI with confidence. Aisha is dedicated to developing and operationalizing the firm’s Trusted AI strategic framework that guides the responsible and ethical design, development and use of AI company-wide. A seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience in Big 4 consulting, she is a recognized leader in Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, and Operations. Aisha has been recognized as a Top 10 Trailblazing Woman in Enterprise AI by Reuters Momentum (2026), a Top 100 Global Technology Leader by HITEC (2026), and a Women in Technology Leader by Consulting Magazine (2023).

Aisha balances her professional commitments with mentoring future technology leaders and actively engaging in global affairs and philanthropic activities. She holds executive roles in World Leaders in Data & Analytics (WLDA) and the OECD's Global Digital Policy committee. Additionally, Aisha serves on the boards of Northwestern University and The St. Mark's School of Texas, where she champions community connections, mentorship initiatives, and the integration of AI in education. She also serves on the board of the Mark Cuban Foundation and partners with nonprofit organizations such as Break Through Tech to expand access to AI education and empower the next generation of technology leaders.

Aisha's academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northwestern University, complemented by professional certifications in Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and SAFe Agile, underscoring her extensive knowledge and expertise in the technology sector. By combining a behavioral science foundation with deep technical expertise, she brings a distinctly human-centered lens to AI, advancing trustworthy systems that empower people and redefine the future of work.