Mark Caine is Global Head of Energy External Affairs at Google. He leads a team of experts working to power artificial intelligence responsibly and harness its growth to accelerate progress toward a clean, abundant energy future for all. Prior to Google he served in senior roles at the World Economic Forum, African Union Commission, and UK Foreign Ministry, working across 6 continents to expand prosperity through strategic policies, investments, and public-private partnerships. He has taught at Stanford University and the London School of Economics, and his work has been cited in publications including The New York Times, The Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American. He holds degrees from Brown University and the University of Cambridge.