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Lorraine Knerr

AWS Leader

Lorraine Knerr is a senior technology executive with deep expertise in data, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. She currently serves as a leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she partners with enterprises to accelerate innovation through advanced cloud, data, and AI solutions. With over two decades of experience, Lorraine has built a distinguished career driving business value from data strategy and enterprise modernization across highly regulated industries, including financial services.

Before joining AWS, Lorraine held senior leadership roles where she led large-scale data initiatives, guided cloud adoption strategies, and shaped risk and capital markets technology programs. Her ability to bridge technical innovation with business impact has made her a trusted advisor to C-suites and boards navigating the opportunities and challenges of digital disruption.

Lorraine is also a recognized thought leader, frequently speaking on topics such as AI adoption, responsible data strategy, and the future of cloud-native architectures. She has been actively involved in mentoring emerging technology leaders and supporting initiatives to expand diversity in STEM. Lorraine holds an educational background from The Wharton School and continues to champion innovation, inclusion, and measurable outcomes in the data and AI ecosystem.