Business transformation specialist with 25 years of experience helping organisations adopt AI without losing sight of the work that actually matters.
Darren Gorelick has spent more than 25 years inside business transformation — not as a theorist but as someone who has worked directly with organisations navigating disruption, restructuring, and strategic change. As Founder and CEO of Apex Agility and Head of APAC for Dawn of Disruption, he has delivered more than 300 sessions across industries including financial services, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. His focus today is on AI adoption and the practical realities of the future of work.
What Gorelick brings that distinguishes him from the broader AI speaker field is an understanding of organisations as human systems first. His background in transformation work means he approaches AI adoption not as a technology question but as a change management challenge — one that requires cultural readiness, leadership alignment, and a clear-eyed view of what employees actually need to shift. That combination of strategic clarity and operational experience gives his sessions a grounded quality that is often missing from conversations about emerging technology.
He suits mid-to-large corporate events, industry conferences, and leadership forums where the audience has heard enough about what AI is and now needs to understand how to actually make it work inside a real organisation. His sessions are best suited to senior leaders and teams at the point of decision — people who need a framework they can act on, not another overview of the technology landscape.
Darren Gorelick is a keynote speaker based in Victoria who speaks on artificial intelligence, business strategy and innovation. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
"Empower Your Business Through AI" gives you a dynamic in-depth look into artificial intelligence, guiding attendees through its fascinating background and the common definitions that ground our understanding. With a focus tailored to the specific event and its associated sector or industry, Darren will unpack the vital components of AI, illustrating each with real-world, leading-edge examples that showcase its transformative potential. A deep dive into advanced ChatGPT techniques promises a richer, event-relevant perspective for participants. Concluding the talk, attendees will be equipped with an understanding of the inherent risks associated with AI and a forward-looking perspective on what the future holds for this groundbreaking technology. Join us to embark on a journey that promises to empower and redefine your business in an age dominated by AI.
"The Future of Work" offers a captivating exploration into how the realm of work is being reshaped by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Beginning with a foundational understanding, you'll journey through the background and common definitions of AI. By spotlighting the core components of AI and intertwining them with real-world, cutting-edge examples, attendees will gain insights tailored specifically to understand how these innovations are directly influencing and transforming the workplace landscape. An in-depth look at advanced Generative AI techniques will further underscore their pivotal role in molding the future of professions. Crucially, the talk will also provide a comprehensive analysis of jobs that are most susceptible to AI automation, illuminating the impending need for reskilling and highlighting the in-demand skills that will shape the workforce of tomorrow. Engage with Darren to envision a future where AI and work coalesce, forging a dynamic new paradigm.
Helped to open an entire new world by revealing the complexity in "packaged" simpler components.CEO, Hermal Group
Well done Darren Gorelick. Having seen your presentation on AI I can highly recommend it as an insightful tool to any company wanting to fast get up the knowledge curve.MD, Corpcap
Thank you for the amazing presentation Darren. It was insightful and so relevant for our industry. Look forward to working together in the future.CEO, Realm
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