New York: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has named IBM’s Indian American CEO Arvind Krishna and Girls Who Code CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett as co-chairs of the new Emerging Technology Advisory Board.
The independent group of industry leaders has been tasked with informing and accelerating New York’s transformation into a hub for growth and innovation.
According to a press release, the Board will provide direct insights into the dynamic landscape of emerging technologies with emphasis on artificial intelligence, and inform state efforts to build a modern economy driven by cutting-edge businesses and a thriving workforce.
Announcing the new board at McKinsey’s Future of New York Summit in New York City on March 5, Hochul said, “This advisory board will bring together the best minds from business, academia, workforce development and other important fields to help our state capitalize on its tremendous growth and build an emerging tech sector that is safe, equitable, and positioned for success.”
“I look forward to working with the Board under Arvind and Dr. Barrett’s leadership to continue our state’s upward trajectory and help usher New York’s economy into the 21st century,” she said.
Krishna said, “I am honored to co-chair the Governor’s Emerging Technology Advisory Board, and I applaud Governor Hochul’s vision for spearheading New York State’s leadership in advanced technologies.”
“This is a critical time in the technology landscape – from AI to chips to quantum computing – which are powering innovation, productivity, and economic growth,” he said. “This board will play a central role in ensuring that New York has the talent, ecosystem, and infrastructure to remain at the forefront of these technologies. IBM is proud to call New York our home and help support the innovations that will be brought to life in the state.”
