
As Group CEO of G42, Peng Xiao leads one of the most strategically significant AI companies in the world, overseeing its business and product strategy across a broad portfolio of industry verticals. Under his leadership, G42 has grown into a global force in artificial intelligence, forging high-profile international partnerships and positioning the UAE as a serious player in the race to shape AI’s future.
Before joining G42, Peng spent a decade at MicroStrategy as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer, building deep expertise in enterprise software and technology leadership. He also serves as a board member of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level AI research university, reinforcing his commitment to advancing the region’s AI ecosystem beyond the commercial sphere.











