Dr. Ladan Baghai-Ravary, a visionary leader and accomplished AI Specialist, is the driving force behind Aculab's groundbreaking advancements in AI technology. As CEO and Director of Speech Technology and Research, she spearheads the development of innovative solutions, including cutting-edge voice and face biometrics empowering businesses to combat fraud with unparalleled precision. With a distinguished career spanning decades, Baghai-Ravary has made significant contributions to both the telecoms industry and academia at the University of Oxford. Her extensive body of work, encompassing book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers, explores the frontiers of AI, speech, and image technologies. Her acclaimed book, "Automatic Speech Signal Analysis for Clinical Diagnosis and Assessment of Speech Disorders," has ignited new avenues of research in the realm of telehealth applications, making a lasting impact on the healthcare industry. Baghai-Ravary has led several significant projects, including the creation of a vast, multi-national voice database using Aculab Cloud. This pioneering initiative has enabled groundbreaking research into voice characteristics and their applications in healthcare, such as Parkinson's Disease. As a long-time Samaritan volunteer and call taker, Dr. Baghai-Ravary has firsthand experience with the profound impact of critical calls on call takers. This unique perspective informs her commitment to developing technologies that can alleviate the stress and burden on frontline workers, while enhancing the overall quality of service