Tal Katzav

General Manager, AI Centre of Excellence, Wärtsilä

General Manager of the AI Centre of Excellence at Wärtsilä, with over 20 years of experience in data analytics and artificial intelligence. He leads a multidisciplinary team that has developed and deployed more than 60 AI solutions across the marine and energy sectors, driving innovation from proof of concept all the way to production. Known for a visionary yet hands‑on approach, Tal focuses on consistency, readiness and measurable business value through AI.

In addition to his operational work, Tal is an active thought leader in applied AI, regularly sharing insights at industry events, executive forums and public conferences. He is passionate about bridging strategy and execution, and about helping organisations understand how human - AI collaboration can create practical, scalable impact.