Todd James is the Founder and CEO of Aurora Insights, an advisory firm helping boards and executive teams harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to create sustainable enterprise value. A former Kroger executive, Todd was accountable for the company’s enterprise-wide AI strategy and as Chief Data & Technology Officer of 84.51°, Kroger’s retail media and insights subsidiary, he integrated AI into core business decisions, scaled adoption across the enterprise, and drove the monetization of data assets. He previously spent 15 years at Fidelity Investments leading global analytics and business transformation, following earlier work at Deloitte and service as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. A recognized thought leader, Todd contributes to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Harvard Data Science Review, and The Wall Street Journal, and advises boards and executive teams on strategy, digital transformation, and governance.