Craig Fulton

APAC Hybrid Cloud & Data Leader, IBM Consulting

Craig is a seasoned technology and thought leader with over a decade of proven success in cloud, data, software engineering and consulting. Renowned as a dynamic public speaker and best‐selling author, he has guided organisations of every size—from global enterprises to nimble start-ups—toward innovation and operational excellence.

Currently serves as the Asia Pacific Hybrid Cloud and Data Leader, where he drives transformation across, Technology consulting, Product engineering, Cloud application migration and modernization, Data strategy and AI solutions, Strategic partnerships including (Microsoft, AWS, GCP, IBM, Red Hat, Oracle, Cloudera, Snowflake, Databricks)

Prior to IBM Consulting Craig has held senior leadership roles including CTO/CIO roles in, Telstra, Australia Post, ANZ, PwC, RBS, Standard Life, BSkyB

Craig captivates audiences worldwide with his energetic presentations on cloud computing, digital transformation, Quantum and AI. His best-selling book, “AI Work Smarter and Live Better Within Civilisation’s Next Big Disruption” has become required reading for professionals seeking practical guidance and visionary insight.

Craig holds a Master of Science in Strategic Information Systems, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Certificate in FinTech, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Certificate in Management & Executive Management and Development, Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), Chartered IT Professional (CITP)

With a passion for driving change and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Craig remains at the forefront of hybrid cloud, data and AI innovation, and strategic technology leadership across the Asia Pacific region.