Our Board Members

Alex is a visionary and strategic executive leader and seasoned technology executive recognized for his expertise in technology strategy and innovation. With a distinguished career spanning Fortune 50 leadership, global consulting, transformative AI solutions, and doctoral education, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the intersection of business and cutting-edge AI technology. Previously, Alex held key roles at Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) and McKinsey & Company, where he honed his ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful results. His deep expertise lies in bridging advanced AI research with actionable strategies that optimize business operations and empower smarter decision-making. A passionate advocate for innovation, Alex is dedicated to equipping people and organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world. His body of work, including founding multiple startups, reflects a commitment to fostering progress, unlocking potential, and building a future where technology serves as a catalyst for growth and transformation.

Alex is a visionary leader with a diverse background in marketing. Driven by a passion for connecting brands with audiences, he founded a thriving marketing agency. Inspired to create broader impact, Alex conceived GenieAI—a platform designed to empower ordinary people worldwide by unlocking their potential and creating opportunities to build and make their dreams a reality. With a unique perspective on leadership, Alex embraces constant evolution, viewing change as essential to building a brighter future. His innovative thinking drives him to develop solutions that break barriers and inspire progress on a global scale.

William A. Bell Sr. is an American politician who served as the 33rd mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, from 2010 to 2017. He had previously held the office on an interim basis in 1999. Prior to that, he had served several terms on the Birmingham City Council. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Bell was the only mayor in the city's history that brought in over 2 billion dollars of business development for Birmingham and was instrumental in overseeing the renaissance of Birmingham with projects that brought international recognition including the World Games, the Senior Games, Railroad Park, Regions Baseball Field, worked with President Obama and UNESCO in naming Birmingham a World Heritage site and National Park that also recognized Birmingham's Civil Rights History. Bell also led in the development of the Birmingham Sports Crossplex and over $300 million dollars in capital improvements for the Birmingham City School System and the University of Alabama in Birmingham, in spite of coming into office with a $77 million dollar deficit left by the prior administration. He grew the city of Birmingham reserves to over $350 million dollars when he left office.