Zoë Baird is CEO of the Aperture Group. She was previously Senior Counselor to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo for Technology and Economic Growth. In this role, Ms. Baird focused on advancing U.S. engagement with international partners in key technologies, leading the Department’s international engagement on AI, and ensuring the economic benefits are broadly shared by innovative businesses and a well-trained workforce. Prior to Commerce, she was CEO and President of the Markle Foundation, where she led multi sectoral efforts to deploy technology to improve economic security, national security, and health. Ms. Baird served on President Biden’s National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee and chaired its Working Group on International Cooperation. Previously, Ms. Baird had a diverse career as a lawyer and business executive and served as an advisor to several presidents.
