Peng Xiao is a global technology business leader and investor with a strong track record of building
breakthrough products, delivering customer success, and achieving commercial results. As CEO of Abu Dhabi-based G42, Peng is responsible for crafting the Group’s business and investment strategies, and overseeing the portfolio across numerous verticals, including smart cities, healthcare, energy, education, and finance. The Group has developed world-class solutions in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Mobile Technology, and Cloud Computing for enterprise customers, government clients, and also consumers.

Previously as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Officer of MicroStrategy, Peng spent a decade in the information technology and enterprise software industries. Responsible for managing over 1,000 engineers, Peng led R&D of the company’s entire product portfolio, including Business Intelligence, Secure Identity, and Mobile Commerce.

Over the years, Peng has established a partnership ecosystem to promote joint technology and business development with his counterparts at Facebook, eBay, Citigroup, PayPal, Alibaba, and other Fortune 500 companies, rapidly creating and deploying cutting-edge analytics, security, and commerce solutions.