Dr Alex Essebier is a Lead Product Manager for Generative AI at BHP, where she helps translate emerging AI capabilities into practical business outcomes. With a PhD in Data Science and a career spanning consulting, machine learning, data science, product management, and AI strategy, Alex brings a pragmatic perspective to enterprise AI adoption.
Known for cutting through hype and focusing on measurable value, Alex has spent her career bridging the gap between technical possibility and business reality. Her experience across research, consulting, and large-scale enterprise environments has shaped a strong belief that successful AI initiatives start with real problems, clear outcomes, and a deep understanding of user needs, rather than technology for technology's sake.
Alex is particularly passionate about how modern AI tools are changing who gets to build solutions. She believes the greatest opportunity presented by AI is empowering domain experts and business practitioners to participate directly in the creation of products, automations, and decision-support tools, reducing the distance between those closest to a problem and those responsible for solving it.
Alongside her product leadership work, Alex has contributed to AI capability uplift through teaching, workshops, mentoring, and community leadership, helping organisations build the confidence and skills needed to adopt AI effectively and responsibly.