Person

Mustafa Suleyman

Microsoft AI CEO; author of The Coming Wave.

Mustafa Suleyman
Nationality
United Kingdom
Life
1983 – present
Roles
  • entrepreneur
  • author
  • academic

Mustafa Suleyman is a British entrepreneur and AI researcher who co-founded DeepMind in 2010 alongside Demis Hassabis and Shane Legg. DeepMind became one of the world's leading artificial intelligence research organizations, known for breakthroughs including AlphaGo and AlphaFold. Following Google's acquisition of DeepMind in 2014, Suleyman held leadership roles in AI policy and strategy at Google and Alphabet.

In 2023, Suleyman joined Microsoft as CEO of AI, positioning him at the forefront of commercial AI deployment and governance. He is also an author, having written The Coming Wave (2023), which explores the societal implications of AI and other exponential technologies. The book argues for proactive governance frameworks to manage transformative technological change.

Suleyman is recognized as a thought leader on AI safety, responsible AI development, and the need for regulatory frameworks to govern advanced AI systems. His work bridges technical AI research, corporate strategy, and policy advocacy, making him a central figure in contemporary debates about AI's future impact on society.

British entrepreneur and AI researcher who co-founded DeepMind in 2010, leading it to become a leading AI research lab before its acquisition by Google. He later served as VP of AI Policy at Google and joined Microsoft as CEO of AI in 2023. Suleyman is known for his work on AI safety, governance, and the societal implications of advanced AI systems.

Last updated 31 August 2026