Michaela Hermans

Michaela Hermans is a digital and AI transformation leader focused on turning complex ideas into practical results. She has led strategic initiatives and cross-functional technology teams across aviation, retail, and tech, helping organisations apply AI in ways that create real impact.

She is the creator of Shaping AI Without the Hype, built together with twenty exceptional women who lead AI, data, product, engineering, and digital transformation across industries. The project highlights their expertise and shows how progress in technology is driven by clarity, collaboration, and grounded leadership.

A recognised advocate for women in AI and technology, Michaela works to bring visibility to female expertise and more human, practical perspectives in the field. Her writing blends hands-on insight with honest reflection, shaped by leading demanding work while raising a young child. She is committed to making AI accessible, responsible, and firmly rooted in real-world impact.