Professor Dr. Patrick Then is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC), bringing over two decades of experience across higher education, research, and digital transformation. His expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Digital Health, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, and the Internet of Things, with a consistent focus on applying AI responsibly to solve real-world problems in healthcare, government, industry, and education. Before joining SAIC, he held senior leadership roles at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, serving as Head of the School of Information and Communication Technologies and Director of the Centre for Digital Futures. In these positions, he strengthened research capacity, deepened industry collaboration, and mentored emerging talent. His academic work includes peer-reviewed publications, postgraduate supervision, and technology commercialisation aimed at bridging research and practical application. As CEO of SAIC, Professor Patrick leads the development of Sarawak’s AI ecosystem, uniting government, academia, industry, and international partners to advance innovation, governance, digital infrastructure, and workforce development. He emphasises trustworthy, transparent, and ethically aligned AI systems, including sovereign AI capabilities that protect local interests. His vision positions Sarawak as an internationally recognised centre of excellence for responsible Artificial Intelligence that empowers people and strengthens economic resilience.