Chris Donahoe
Chris Donahoe
Head of AI Practice & Financial Policy 🇺🇸
Chris is a trusted advisor to executives navigating high-stakes moments at the intersection of technological disruption, organizational strategy, and public policy. He brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence, financial services, and executive enablement — helping leaders and teams translate emerging technologies into practical capability, competitive advantage, and enterprise value.
Before co-founding Stillpoint, Chris served as Head of U.S. Operations at Edelman Smithfield, where he founded and led the firm’s global AI advisory practice. He has counseled Fortune 100 companies, frontier research labs, global asset managers, and leading technology companies in complex, regulated environments where innovation, ethics, and reputation converge.
Chris also designs and delivers AI enablement programs focused on AI adoption, innovation readiness, and responsible technology use. His tailored sessions for senior leadership teams — from multinational corporations to major nonprofits — focus on turning AI literacy into real-world application and fostering cultures of confident, responsible experimentation.
A sought-after speaker and moderator, Chris has led strategy discussions and appeared at events including Reuters NEXT and Momentum AI, MIT Technology Review’s EmTech, and expert roundtables with Axios and The Economist. He began his career in policy and public affairs, holding senior roles at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and on Capitol Hill.
Chris holds an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategy from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
Career Snapshot
Edelman Smithfield – Head of AI Strategy & Head of U.S. Operations
Edelman – EVP, Financial Policy & Public Affairs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Director, Communications, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
Office of Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) – Congressional staff
Specialties
AI, technology, and innovation
Public Affairs and policy communications
Executive Positioning and narrative development
Thought leadership programs
Industry reputation and public education campaigns
AI learning and enablement
Trade association
FBOs (Faith-based Organizations)
