Top AI Execs to Watch in 2025

Wole Moses

Chief AI Officer, Federal Civilian, Microsoft

Wole Moses is driving AI adoption in the U.S. federal government by ensuring agencies take a comprehensive approach. He understands that success requires more than just deploying technology—it demands alignment across policy, workforce readiness, governance and mission objectives to achieve meaningful and responsible outcomes.

A key part of his strategy is fostering collaboration among agency leaders. By connecting them, he helps agencies share experiences and best practices, ensuring AI initiatives are integrated into broader federal strategies rather than developed in isolation.

Moses provides federal leaders with a structured, step-by-step approach to AI implementation, guiding them on the latest AI capabilities, use cases and best practices in adoption and risk management. A frequent panelist at agency events, he leads discussions on AI governance, applications and evolving regulations.

At Microsoft, he ensures the company’s offerings align with government requirements while collaborating with federal industry partners for an integrated approach. His ability to engage effectively with both technical staff and senior agency leaders helps stakeholders navigate the complexities of AI. By integrating AI into agency missions with a systems-focused approach, he is shaping the future of AI adoption in the federal government.

“One of Wole’s key strengths is translating complex technology concepts into actionable strategies to drive modernization,” said Heidi Kobylski, U.S. federal civilian leader at Microsoft. “With over 25 years in the industry his experience and perspectives have been critical for Microsoft and for our customers.”

Why Watch

Microsoft is at the forefront of helping the federal government harness cutting-edge AI to boost productivity and develop tailored solutions for agency operations. Agencies are already seeing the benefits, using AI to modernize legacy applications, enhance customer service and extract insights from vast data sets. These efforts drive faster, better decision-making and create a more capable, responsive federal workforce.

“Living in this particular moment of incredible AI enabled possibilities is exhilarating, but as a father, I feel a deep responsibility to help shape a future where technology empowers and creates opportunities for the next generation,” Moses said.

Fun fact: Moses has a passion for travel and culture and outside of his personal travels integrated that passion into his 26 years at Microsoft through living in three countries and visiting 36 for work related trips.