Elena Ward
Managing Partner, Strategy
Former head of AI strategy at a global consultancy, Elena has led transformation programs across retail, telco, and financial services.
About Imperium Growth
A dedicated partner for executive AI transformation
Imperium Growth was created to help C-suite leaders move beyond AI experimentation and into durable, enterprise-scale impact—without losing control of risk, culture, or execution.
Built at the intersection of strategy and execution
Our team combines experience from leading consultancies, hyperscalers, and high-growth scale-ups. We have led AI and automation programs across industries—from board presentations to production deployments.
Enterprise focused
We work exclusively with executive teams of mid-market and enterprise organizations where AI can materially influence the P&L.
Outcome obsessed
Every engagement is tied to clear value hypotheses, measurable KPIs, and governance that ensures AI scales responsibly.
Technology agnostic
We are not a software vendor. Imperium Growth designs operating models and solution blueprints that work across platforms.
People-first
We partner closely with your leaders and teams, ensuring adoption, capability-building, and long-term ownership.
AI programs led
40+
Value unlocked
$250M+
Industries served
8
Leadership team
Advisors who have been in your seat
Imperium Growth brings together seasoned operators, technologists, and strategists who understand the realities of enterprise change.
Ravi Patel
Partner, Technology
With experience across hyperscalers and high-growth platforms, Ravi designs resilient, secure AI architectures for complex environments.
Maria Lopez
Partner, Operations
Maria focuses on operating models, change management, and capability-building to ensure AI sticks beyond the pilot phase.
James Chen
Director, Data & AI
James leads our data science and ML engineering communities, translating complex models into actionable insights for executives.