Kate Schmidt
Chief Operating Officer, Deloitte Applied AI Strategic Growth Offering
Kate Schmidt is the Chief Operating Officer of Deloitte’s Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) Strategic Growth Offering, where she leads go-to-market strategies and drives internal transformation by reimagining business processes with AI and agentic technologies. As COO, she spearheads efforts to embed AI across Deloitte’s operations while enabling clients to realize their AI ambitions through scalable, market-ready solutions. A recognized AI thought leader, Kate unites cross-functional teams, technology partners, and executives to accelerate enterprise innovation and deliver measurable business impact across industries.
Kate Schmidt serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Deloitte’s Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) Strategic Growth Offering, where she leads efforts to leverage data and AI technologies to unlock innovative, market-ready solutions for clients. As COO, she brings together external technology partners, clients, and internal business leaders to help organizations realize their AI ambitions.
Kate’s mission is rooted in a deep fascination with AI’s rapid advancement and its transformative impact on work, business, and society. She is passionate about exploring how emerging technologies can be harnessed to shape a better future—driven by curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.
Over her tenure at Deloitte, Kate has held several senior leadership roles, including Director of Operations for the Global Deloitte AI Institute. Her cross-industry experience spans life sciences, retail, and telecommunications, with a strong focus on enterprise transformation. She brings deep expertise in global Oracle ERP financial transformations, cross-functional business strategy, and custom technology development.
A frequent speaker and recognized thought leader on AI, Kate is known for her ability to lead complex global programs and connect technical innovation with strategic business outcomes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Political Economy from the University of Puget Sound.