Edgar Perez

Edgar Perez is a leading business and technology expert who delivers profound insights on the impact of cutting-edge technologies on business and society, covering topics from Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning to 5G and the Metaverse. A published author and dynamic keynote speaker, he also serves as an international consultant affiliated with the Ponemon Institute, Gerson Lehrman Group, and Guidepoint Global Advisors.

Perez is the author of "Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets," and "The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World," with editions published in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia. His contributions to thought leadership have appeared in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, W Radio, Sina Finance, and CGTN.

Perez has engaged audiences globally through his keynote speeches and corporate training programs in numerous cities including Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Chicago, Dubai, Hong Kong, and New York. His media appearances include interviews on major networks like CNN, CGTN, CNBC, FOX Business, and Bloomberg TV. Renowned institutions and events such as the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Council on Foreign Relations have featured his expert presentations.

Furthermore, Perez has addressed significant global conferences like the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, the Institutional Investor’s CEO Roundtable in Berlin, and the Global Growth Markets Forum in London. His corporate engagements encompass forums organized by major corporations such as CME Group, Dell, and Tencent.

Previously, Perez held positions as a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey. He holds an undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering, a Master of Administration, and an MBA from Columbia Business School, specializing in Finance and Management. An accomplished salsa and hustle dancer, Perez enjoys spending time with his wife Olga, son Edgar Felipe, and daughters Svetlana Sofia and Mary Olympia.