AI Reality Tour – Bogotá

Julie Kae

VP, Sustainability and DE&I, Executive Director of Qlik.org, Qlik

As VP of Sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), as well as Executive Director of Qlik.org at Qlik, Julie leads Qlik’s Office of Sustainability, which works to combat climate change, as well as advance the company’s DE&I initiatives. She brings a collaborative focus to environmental programs and the inclusion and well-being of people everywhere. The Office’s activities include: leading Qlik’s environmental, social and governance programs; managing strategic partnerships with international organizations, such as the United Nations, the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and Direct Relief, among others; and spearheading the development of environmental solutions, as well as data-driven applications for global nonprofits. The Office’s work has been instrumental in the company receiving numerous global awards and has led Qlik to being named to the list of “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies for Social Good” by Fast Company magazine.

Julie holds a BA in Accounting from the University of Iowa. She serves as Board Member to the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is pursuing a graduate degree in Corporate Sustainability at Harvard University.

James Fisher

Chief Strategy Officer, Qlik

As Chief Strategy Officer, James oversees Qlik’s Corporate Strategy including Qlik's vision; strategic planning; market development and intelligence; corporate development and M&A activity; and Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility, which has been a long-term strength at the heart of Qlik’s culture. Prior to becoming Chief Strategy Officer, James first served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and most recently as Chief Product Officer.

James has two decades of experience in global software and consulting businesses focusing on analytics, performance management, finance, and mobile solutions. Prior to joining Qlik, he ran product marketing for analytics, mobile and finance solutions at SAP. He also previously held various marketing and consulting roles at BusinessObjects, Cartesis and PwC.