Sharon Gai is a globally recognized keynote speaker and expert in AI, retail innovation, and digital transformation. At Alibaba, she played a key role in helping brands grow through consumer-to-manufacturer (C2M) strategies, leveraging AI, big data, and supply chain optimization via Cainiao. Her expertise spans cultural commerce, eCommerce, and retail technology.

She has spoken at TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, Walmart, LVMH, and Nestlé. Named a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert and LinkedIn Community Top Voice (2024), Sharon has been featured on Bloomberg, Reuters, ABC, CBC, and TechCrunch.

She is the author of Ecommerce Reimagined, exploring China's cutting-edge retail strategies. With an Honors Bachelor’s in International Development from McGill and a Master’s in Information Management from Columbia University, Sharon helps businesses navigate the AI-driven future. She also hosts B2B Breakthrough, Alibaba’s podcast, and travels globally for speaking engagements.