Kristen (Kristi) Perdue

Kristi Perdue is a Certified Chief AI Officer (CAIO), Governance specialist, executive strategist, and author of Power Moves: The No B-S Guide to Leading with AI. With 30+ years leading business and technology transformation across enterprise software and emerging AI organizations, she helps leadership teams turn AI from hype into practical, measurable outcomes.

As CEO of AlterBridge Strategies, Kristi developed the Power Moves AI Framework, a pragmatic approach that gives executives what they need to lead with AI: strategic clarity, governance that holds up under scrutiny, rapid use-case wins, and a culture that can adapt as the technology evolves.

Her work spans AI strategy, compliance and risk management, go-to-market execution, and executive enablement. She holds advanced certifications in AI leadership, strategy, and information and AI governance.

Kristi is known for clear, direct guidance and for helping leaders move faster without sacrificing trust, transparency, privacy, or accountability.