Azita Arvani
Former CEO, Rakuten Symphony North America, Board member, Investor
Bio:
Azita Arvani — AI Transformation Leader, Board Director, Former CEO
Azita Arvani is a technology executive and board director known for leading bold transformations at the intersection of AI, connectivity, and enterprise innovation.
As former CEO of Rakuten Symphony Americas, she launched a cloud-native 5G platform across the Americas, built Tier 1 partnerships with AT&T and TELUS, and influenced U.S. telecom policy through strategic government engagement. She co-founded the Open RAN Policy Coalition, helping secure multi-billion-dollar federal innovation funding.
Azita serves on the board of Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), a global leader in industrial and commercial cleaning solutions, and previously served on the board of Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI), a pioneer in AR and smart glasses. Earlier, she led global innovation and AI investment programs at Nokia, generating over $1B in strategic value.
She is Managing Director of Arvani Group, advising Fortune 500s and growth-stage companies on AI-led transformation. Recognized as “Woman in Tech Leader of the Year” in 2023, she is a sought-after voice at global innovation forums.
She holds an MS in Management from Stanford University (Sloan Fellow), an MS in Computer Science from USC, and a BS in Math/Computer Science (Magna Cum Laude) from UCLA.
At Sensors Converge 2025, Azita is speaking in:
- Leaders' Roundtable: AI & Sensors – Exploring a Special Symbiosis
- Women in Sensors & Electronics (WISE): Empowering Innovation Through Investment in Women-Led Startups
She is also serving as a judge for the Best of Sensors Awards.