1st Term: June 4, 2025 to June 3, 2028
Celia Wanderley is a visionary technology leader with 25+ years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation across industries. As Vice President of Engineering for Blend 360, Celia leads AI Engineering and Agentic AI initiatives for large global enterprises with the goal of driving intelligent automation and workflow transformation to help organizations seize the business outcomes of AI adoption.
Recognized as AI Innovator of the Year by Women in AI for her work in AI adoption across public & private sectors. Celia is passionate about empowering organizations to harness data as a strategic asset, ensuring businesses not only adopt AI but build strong data foundations to drive meaningful impact, predictive insights, and competitive advantage.
A sought-after thought leader, Celia frequently shares her expertise on AI governance, data strategy, automation frameworks, and the evolving role of AI in business.
Having immigrated to Canada from Brazil, Celia cares deeply about helping professionals successfully navigate the transition to a new country. She is also a passionate mentor and promoter of women in leadership, especially in technology.
Outside of work, Celia loves spending time with her husband, two kids and their dog Tico as well as finding balance through yoga and reading.