Abdul Majid Shaikh is a Senior Partner in EY Consulting, leading the consulting business for one of the region’s largest national oil companies and serving as EY’s AI Leader for the Energy sector. He believes AI should deliver measurable business outcomes, not remain a promise. Under his leadership, AI-led health, safety and environment programs have helped reduce safety incidents by 28%, demonstrating the real impact technology can have on operational resilience. Abdul Majid takes an AI-first approach to transformation, helping energy companies move beyond pilots and embed AI at the core of their operations. He works closely with CEOs and C-suite leaders to bring technology, immersive experiences and AI-powered decision-making together in large-scale transformation programs. His philosophy is simple: resilient energy is intelligent energy, powered by AI that anticipates risk, enables better decisions and helps organizations adapt in real time.