Prof. Christian Farioli

AI Professor @PwC, EY, Informa, ADSM | CEO @ESD Dubai | 2x Bestselling Author | 12x International Awards | 23 Years In The Game๐Ÿ”ฅ

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Hi, Iโ€™m Professor Christian Farioli. AI Professor of the biggest brands on earth. 2x Bestselling Author 12x International Awards Iโ€™m a digital strategist, lecturer, keynote speaker & best selling book author. So far, Iโ€™ve trained 20,000+ professionals from at 160+ National and International Conferences, including GOOGLE, PwC, EY, NASA, WEF, and all the biggest names you can think of. Beyond that, Iโ€™m the CEO of ESD Dubai โ€” one of Dubaiโ€™s biggest marketing agencies. Our clientele includes names such as Pfizer, Huawei, Armani, Oracle etc. Hereโ€™s what leaders from top companies say about me: โ—พ"Prof. Christian Farioli was truly inspiring during his session in Abu Dhabi on fintech and digital payments.ย His ability to break down complex topics into simple ideas left everyone feeling motivated, informed, and ready to embrace new opportunities in the digital age." โ€” ๐—˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—”๐—น ๐—š๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ Central Bank of The UAE โ—พ"It was an honor meeting Prof.Christian Farioli and benefiting from his experience in Display & Video Advertising, Analytics, Digital Strategy." โ€” ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—น๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ Saudi Aramco โ—พ"Christian is a brilliant lecturer and experienced consultant, he has vast knowledge in digital marketing and has a unique ability to deliver state of the art pre-packaged set of techniques in an entertaining way, I highly recommend him." โ€” ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—น๐—ค๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฏ Head Of Digital Services Gulf International Bank โ—พ"Creative digital genius. Not the usual stuff you can read about but serious marketing intelligence insights that translate into business wisdom." โ€” ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ Marketing Director Vogueย Arabia โ—พSimply brilliant experts in their field.โ€œ โ€” ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜ Technology Manager Paris Gallery โ—พYour background and leadership makes you to view solutions instead of problems. Makes the impossible possibleโ€ โ€” ๐—”๐—น๐—ถ ๐—ญ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ž๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป Sales And Marketing Leaderย  Informa โ—พChristian is a Digital Specialist that is a thought leader in the industry." โ€” ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ Digital Communications Manager Pfizer โ—พ"Thank you, it was amazingly insightful. Walked away with a new look on SEO. Thank you." โ€” ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ผ General Manager Sales & Marketing INFINITI-NISSAN Check out the โ€œfeatured sectionโ€ for my free & paid trainings and resources.

Experience

  • CEO, Digital Marketing Strategist & Book Author at ESD Dubai
    Dec 2010 - Present ยท 15 yrs 7 mos

    We Advise, Plan and Execute Digital Marketing Campaigns and Digital Transformation for regional and international organizations. Launching Digital Campaigns for major Banks, Events, Media, Telco, Hospitality, Real Estate, Healthcare and Pharma. Our motto is: "Lead with heart, succeed with passion!". Supplying several Agencies and Clients, from SME to Corporates and Government entities. Excellent competitive edge in launching events, concerts, startup companies, new products & services. โ™ฆ Typical customers include events, banks, car manufacturers, real estate, government, hospitality groups.

  • Co-Founder at Crypto Claude (stealth mode)
    Apr 2026 - Present ยท 3 mos

    Early-stage venture bridging AI and WEB3 currently in stealth.

  • Adjunct Professor of AI & Digital Strategy at Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM)
    Oct 2025 - Present ยท 9 mos

    As a Visiting Lecturer with AIMI (Artificial Intelligence Management Institute), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber, I deliver executive-level lectures and masterclasses on Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Strategy. My sessions bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, empowering students, managers, professionals, and entrepreneurs to leverage AI for measurable impact. Key Contributions: ๐ŸŽ“ Designing and teaching modules on AI applications in business, leadership, and innovation. ๐Ÿค– Guiding executives and managers on how to apply AI tools (ChatGPT, Predictive Analytics, Automation) to drive performance and efficiency. ๐ŸŒ Bringing 20+ years of global experience as a strategist, advisor, and keynote speaker, having worked with Fortune 500 companies and top institutions worldwide. ๐Ÿ”‘ Supporting AIMIโ€™s mission to equip professionals with the AI literacy and strategic capabilities needed to thrive in the era of digital transformation.

  • Lead Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at EY
    Mar 2023 - Present ยท 3 yrs 4 mos

    As the Lead Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence for EY, I design and deliver advanced training programs, workshops, and executive sessions to equip EY professionals and clients with the strategic and practical skills to leverage AI in business transformation. My role bridges academic thought leadership with real-world consulting, ensuring that leaders across industries can confidently integrate AI into decision-making, operations, and innovation. Key Contributions: ๐ŸŽ“ Leading EYโ€™s AI education initiatives, delivering specialized programs to consultants, executives, and clients worldwide. ๐Ÿค– Teaching practical applications of AI, including Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Automation, and AI-Driven Strategy. ๐ŸŒ Empowering EYโ€™s global teams to integrate AI into client projects, accelerating digital transformation across industries. ๐Ÿ”‘ Positioning EY as a leader in responsible AI adoption and business innovation.

  • AI, Fintech & Digital Transformation Lecturer at PwC
    May 2018 - Present ยท 8 yrs 2 mos

    Developing the regions' leaders of tomorrow. PwC offers internationally recognised qualifications & training to help improve your knowledge, skills, competence and expertise.