About Us

Because Real AI Success Starts at the Top

About Our Leadership

Kristi Perdue - CEO, CAIO, CIGO/AI

Kristi Perdue is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in global B2B tech, enterprise leadership, and AI transformation.

As a certified Chief AI Officer (CAIO), Chief AI Governance Officer (CIGO/AI), and former Chief Marketing Officer, Kristi blends strategic leadership, risk management, marketing, and compliance expertise to guide organizations through the complexities of AI adoption.

Her mission is simple: help businesses turn AI confusion into clarity – aligning strategy, governance, and innovation to deliver measurable results.

A founding faculty member at ChiefAIOfficer.com, Kristi also mentors and trains the next generation of AI leaders. Her approach is truth-driven, outcome-focused, and she is trusted by clients ranging from Fortune 500s to fast-growth innovators.

Our Vision

Transforming How Businesses Think, Decide, and Grow With AI.

At AlterBridge Strategies, we believe AI isn’t the future – it’s the foundation of how competitive organizations thrive today.

But tools alone don’t create transformation. It takes strategy, leadership, and disciplined execution to turn AI’s potential into performance.

Revolutionizing How Leaders Make Decisions

We help executive teams make faster, smarter decisions - powered by real-time intelligence and grounded in strategy.

Guiding You Through Every Stage of AI Adoption

Whether you’re just exploring possibilities or scaling AI enterprise-wide, we meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.

The Pillars That Guide Us

Our Core Beliefs. Your Strategic Advantage.

At AlterBridge Strategies, we build partnerships on principles that go deeper than AI trends.

These pillars define how we serve, lead, and drive results for organizations ready to thrive in an AI-driven world.

01

Strategic Alignment

AI should serve your business - not the other way around. Every initiative starts with clear alignment to your goals so results are real: growth, efficiency, and resilience.

02

Clarity Over Complexity

We cut through noise and hype. Whether you’re in the boardroom or on the front line, we make AI understandable - so decisions are made with confidence, not confusion.

03

Data Responsibility & Governance

Privacy, security, and ethics come first. We ensure your data is protected, your models are auditable, and your AI practices align with policy and regulation.

04

People-First Approach

AI is the tool; people are the strategy. We upskill your teams, keep them engaged, and help leaders guide adoption with confidence - because success only happens when humans stay in the loop.

05

Partnership, Not Vendor-ship

We don’t hand off reports and disappear. We act as an extension of your leadership team, guiding you from discovery to delivery - and staying for the evolution that follows.

06

Innovation with Impact

We innovate with purpose. Every model, automation, and insight we create ties directly to measurable business outcomes - not technical vanity projects.

Our Business

We Help Businesses Lead Smarter. Not Just Work Harder

At AlterBridge Strategies, we bridge the gap between business ambition and AI reality.

We’re not just advisors – we’re long-term partners in transformation. Our mission is to help leadership teams unlock AI’s potential to accelerate growth, reduce inefficiencies, and future-proof their strategy.

AlterBridge was founded to meet a growing demand for practical, non-hyped AI strategy - led by seasoned enterprise professionals who understand technology and the boardroom. Across industries, we’ve helped clients move from AI experimentation to execution - confidently leading in the AI era.

Born from decades of hands-on experience in tech, strategy, and transformation, AlterBridge was built to help businesses stop “testing” AI and start scaling it. We turn potential into measurable performance - from workshop to company-wide rollout.

  • Cross-Functional Expertise: 30+ years in tech leadership across CAIO, CIGO/AI, and CMO roles - connecting strategy, governance, and growth.
  • Executive-Ready Strategy: We partner with the C-suite, not just IT.
  • People-First Integration: Adoption that supports - not disrupts - your teams.
  • Clear ROI Focus: Every project is benchmarked and tied to business outcomes.
  • Ongoing Partnership: We stay with you post-launch to ensure lasting impact.

Get Started

Ready to Lead with AI, Not Just Keep Up?

Let’s turn AI into your competitive edge.

Schedule a conversation with our team and take the first step toward clarity, strategy, and measurable results.