Gahl Berkooz, Ph.D.

Dr. Gahl Berkooz is the Head of Digital AI for North America Automotive at Capgemini Invent, where he leads the development of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions and Go-to-Market strategies for the automotive sector. His work focuses on leveraging digital transformation and AI optimization to drive innovation and deliver tangible results for automotive clients.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Berkooz has held senior leadership roles that have spanned various industries. Prior to his current position, he was the founder and CEO of Berkooz and Company, a firm that specialized in digital transformation consulting. Here, he led initiatives for a publicly traded bio-pharma company and developed groundbreaking AI-driven solutions for mental health, providing significant value in both healthcare and corporate sectors.

Dr. Berkooz has also had a major impact on the automotive industry during his time as Vice President of Data and Analytics at ZF Group. In this role, he launched the ZF Data Venture Accelerator, a key initiative that fostered the development of AI startups and drove business growth. His work at ZF involved building advanced data strategies and utilizing AI technologies to improve manufacturing processes and operational efficiencies. Before ZF, Dr. Berkooz held leadership positions at General Motors and Ford Motor Company, where he was responsible for data strategy, analytics, and digital transformation efforts that resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings. His contributions at both companies helped establish data-driven decision-making processes that optimized operations across various business units.

Dr. Berkooz holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University, where he completed his studies from 1989 to 1992. In addition to his Ph.D., Dr. Berkooz further honed his leadership and management skills by completing the General Management Program (GMP 5) at Harvard Business School in 2008. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Ford’s Consumer Driven Six Sigma program, which he completed in 2006.  His work continues to influence the digital and AI landscape, driving advancements in both technology and business practices.