Leadership & Advisory Network

Experienced leaders. Strategic advisors. Trusted partners.

Digital Advice Consulting brings together experienced executive advisors, transformation specialists, and internationally recognized experts who help governments, enterprises, and innovation ecosystems navigate AI transformation with confidence.

Our multidisciplinary advisory network combines strategic insight, executive experience, and practical expertise to help organizations strengthen leadership, accelerate AI adoption, and build sustainable organizational capability.

Meet Our Founder

Shayma Kurz

Founder & CEO | AI Transformation Strategist & Executive Advisor

Shayma Kurz is the Founder and CEO of Digital Advice Consulting, a boutique strategic advisory firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, helping governments, enterprises, and innovation ecosystems prepare for AI-enabled transformation.

She advises executive teams on AI strategy, digital transformation, organizational readiness, leadership development, intelligent automation, and change management—helping organizations align AI initiatives with business priorities and build the capabilities required for sustainable transformation.

With international consulting experience across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia, Shayma partners with senior leaders to design practical transformation strategies that strengthen organizational capability, accelerate AI adoption, and prepare organizations for the future of work.

“Successful AI transformation begins with leadership, people, and organizational readiness—not technology alone.”

Areas of Expertise

  • AI Transformation Strategy
  • Executive AI Advisory
  • Digital Transformation
  • Organizational Readiness
  • Leadership & Workforce Transformation
  • Change Management
  • Intelligent Automation Strategy
  • Innovation & Future Readiness

Strategic Advisors

International expertise. Executive insight. Practical impact.

Our Strategic Advisors bring decades of executive leadership and international experience across AI, engineering, enterprise transformation, innovation, and emerging technologies. Their expertise strengthens our ability to support complex transformation initiatives with strategic guidance and practical business insight.

Dr. Siegmar Haasis

Strategic Advisor | Digital Engineering, AI & Enterprise Transformation

International technology executive and former CIO for Research & Development at Mercedes-Benz, bringing more than 26 years of leadership experience in digital engineering, AI-driven transformation, enterprise innovation, and executive advisory.

Dr. Prof. Ansgar Gerlicher

Strategic Advisor | AI, Mobility & Emerging Technologies

International expert in artificial intelligence, intelligent mobility, software engineering, and emerging technologies, helping organizations bridge research, innovation, and enterprise transformation.

Extended Advisory Network

Specialist expertise for every transformation journey.

To meet the evolving needs of our clients, DAC collaborates with a trusted network of specialist advisors who bring deep expertise across leadership, organizational development, AI, workforce transformation, and executive capability. This flexible model allows us to assemble the right expertise for every client engagement.

Lori

Strategic Advisor | Change Management

Experienced change management specialist helping organizations strengthen leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement, and workforce adoption to deliver sustainable transformation outcomes.

Dr. Kim

Strategic Advisor | Women’s Leadership Coach 

International executive coach, leadership consultant, and speaker specializing in women’s leadership, executive presence, and executive development, helping organizations cultivate confident, inclusive, and future-ready leaders.

Christina

Strategic Advisor | Leadership Development

Leadership development specialist helping organizations strengthen executive capability, develop future leaders, and build resilient, high-performing teams.

Why Organizations Choose Our Team

Executive Experience

Senior advisors with international leadership experience across government, enterprise, and innovation.

Strategic Expertise

Specialized knowledge spanning AI transformation, leadership, digital strategy, and organizational change.

Human-Centered Transformation

Helping organizations prepare leaders, employees, and operating models for sustainable AI adoption.

Regional Insight

Combining deep understanding of the UAE’s transformation agenda with global consulting experience.

Practical Advisory

Delivering clear, actionable recommendations focused on measurable business value.

Collaborative Partnership

Working alongside leadership teams as trusted advisors throughout the transformation journey.

Our Advisory Philosophy

At Digital Advice Consulting, we believe the most successful transformations are built on trusted partnerships, practical expertise, and measurable impact.

Our advisors work collaboratively with executive teams to simplify complexity, strengthen organizational capability, and align AI adoption with long-term strategic priorities.

We don’t simply advise organizations we help them build the confidence, leadership, and resilience needed to thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Let’s Shape the Future Together

Whether you’re preparing for AI transformation, strengthening leadership capability, or building a future-ready organization, our Leadership & Advisory Network is ready to support your journey.