Renand Grando | Head of Market Entry & Global Partnerships (ex-Linde)
PortuGer

Renand Grando is an AI and Market Expansion strategist with extensive experience structuring cross-border initiatives across the world, particularly in Europe, Brazil and India. He previously served as Senior Manager of AI Global Strategic Partnerships at Linde, where he helped shape international AI initiatives and supported the expansion of AI capabilities across multiple markets, opening two global AI hubs in India and in Portugal. With a background spanning industrial AI, ecosystem building, and global partnerships, Renand specializes in translating emerging technologies into structured, scalable business initiatives. He has worked at the intersection of AI strategy, operational execution, and international market development — helping organizations navigate complex regulatory, technological, and commercial landscapes. Renand’s expertise lies in connecting digital transformation with real-world implementation. He focuses on how AI moves from experimentation to operational impact — aligning data infrastructure, compliance, partnerships, and talent to enable sustainable innovation. At Future Labs Live Basel 2026, Renand will share practical insights on the evolution of AI from analytical tool to operational partner — and what organizations must structurally change to enable this transition responsibly and effectively.