Stela Solar, as the first director of Australia's National AI Centre by CSIRO, aims to foster AI adoption for the benefit of businesses and society. She's the co-chair of the Commonwealth AI Consortium and a former Microsoft Global Director of AI Solution Sales, with experience in IT and tech startups. For 15 years, Stela has championed business transformations utilising cloud, IoT, and AI to seize new revenue streams and gain market edge. Her background in sustainability and the creative sector equips her to excel in dynamic, purpose-driven environments. Beyond tech, Stela is an avid competitive sailor and enjoys playing the cello and piano when possible.