Alan King, the IMechE's Head of Global Membership Development has been fascinated by artificial intelligence (AI) since his teenage years. As an early adopter of AI tools, he has utilized them to accelerate output and explore their boundaries. 

After completing his Master's degree in International Business, King dedicated his early career to working at Hewlett Packard on environmental test systems and Strategic Alliance International where he managed global marketing campaigns for technology firms, effectively bolstering their international presence. Building on this valuable experience, he later joined the IMechE.

Firmly believing in the transformative power of AI for organizations, King states, “This version of AI at the moment, let’s call it generation one, it's a co-pilot, and it's going to help us do things better, faster, and quicker than ever before.” 

Known for his forward-thinking attitude and passion for technology, King says, “We become the editors of the content, and refine and build on what the AI provides us with.” He's excited about the endless potential AI holds for organizations and believes that the integration of human and machine intellect will drive exponential growth and innovation across all industries.

King is eager to see how AI will continue to shape the business landscape, stating, “We are  about to enter a period of rapid change, an  inflection point like no other.” As AI tools advance, he is confident that their impact on society and organizations will be both transformative and beneficial.