Howard Waterman Named AI 2030 Advisor of the Year for 2024

Founder and CEO of The Waterman Group recognized for "tremendous contributions" including the development of a systematic, impactful strategy for raising awareness about responsible AI 

MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Waterman, an innovative, influential communications strategist and award-winning board advisor, has been named a recipient of the AI2030 Advisor of the Year Award for 2024. As Founder and CEO of The Waterman Group, Waterman has played a pivotal role in shaping strategic communications and thought leadership initiatives while providing executive counsel across technology, telecom, fintech, education and media industries, and early-stage startups.

With over two decades of senior leadership experience in strategic public relations, senior executive counsel, crisis communications, investor relations and executive communications, Waterman has led high-impact campaigns at top US brands including Verizon and for tech startups. His communications consulting firm specializes in strategic media relations and thought leadership, brand reputation management, issues management/crisis communications/risk mitigation, executive coaching and positioning, and strategic storytelling, making The Waterman Group a trusted partner for senior leaders navigating today's complex business landscape.

Waterman serves on the corporate board of advisors and as Chief Executive in Residence/Communications for AI 2030, whose mission is to harness the transformative power of AI and influence the ethical and responsible AI development and adoption to benefit humanity while helping minimize AI's potential adverse impacts. He also serves and advises C-Suite executives as a trusted communications strategist and counselor at growing companies looking to scale by strategically creating/enhancing brand awareness and thought leadership presence foundational to raising capital and revenue generation. His leadership experience includes executive roles at publicly traded companies, where he successfully led communications teams and campaigns, as well as several board positions.

"In 2024, Howie was recognized as AI 2030 Advisor of the Year, an honor reflecting his tremendous contributions to the organization. Howie has been an invaluable asset to AI 2030, applying his extensive expertise to develop a systematic and impactful strategy for responsible AI awareness," said AI 2030 Founder and Chief AI Officer Xiaochen Zhang.

"Beyond his strategic insights, Howie also leveraged his extensive professional network to amplify AI 2030's mission. Thanks to his efforts, several influential leaders from his network joined AI 2030 as critical contributors, significantly strengthening the organization's capacity to drive meaningful change. Howie's dedication, expertise, and ability to rally support have been instrumental in advancing AI 2030's mission to mainstream responsible AI," added Zhang.

Waterman also serves as a senior advisor to the founder/CEO and Fractional Chief Communications Officer at The Streaming Guide (ScreenGeni.us), a tech startup with the goal of helping millions navigate their streaming content selections, leveraging AI. Additionally, Waterman serves as a board member at Transcontinental University, a global institution focused on transforming professional development and higher education, taking the best practices from consulting and education to fundamentally improve leadership teams. This university also has taken its decades of experience into developing AI tools for leadership development and public speaking.

Industry Leaders on Howard Waterman's Impact

Dr. Ted Sun, Founder and CEO, Transcontinental University
"Howard is one of the most trusted board members we have. As I reflect on what he's provided for our global institution, three distinct qualities come to mind: Responsive, Insightful, and Strategic. Howard has been extremely responsive in providing his expertise for our communications and strategic needs, especially when unexpected events happened. In addition to his consistent presence and participation in board meetings, he always shows a high level of authentic passion."

"Secondly, his perspectives are consistently insightful and strategic. Howard has helped our team project possible outcomes with his vast experiences in the PR world and guide the team to make strategic choices. Whether we were working on launching a new product or strategically responding to an unexpected incident, Howard has always provided great insights and demonstrated a strong understanding of business objectives. I highly recommend Howard to any organization that needs well-informed strategic insights and communications counsel."

Daniel Sieberg, Founder and CEO, The Streaming Guide/ScreenGeni.us
"As an early-stage startup, Howie's ability to articulate a clear communications strategy and ensure we're aligned with our objectives both internally and in the market has been invaluable. His words are measured and informed, his collaborative spirit is inspirational, and his ability to see around corners for trends and opportunities is unparalleled. Plus, he's a thought leader in his own right. I'd highly recommend Howie for any strategic comms and advisory roles."

About The Waterman Group
The Waterman Group is a strategic communications/PR company with over two decades of experience specializing in high-impact media relations strategy and execution, creative and impactful thought leadership campaigns, brand reputation management, crisis communications planning and execution, executive coaching and positioning, and strategic storytelling. As trusted advisors to the C-Suite, we navigate complex communications landscapes, mitigate risks, and craft compelling narratives that drive influence and results. With deep expertise in leading communications for publicly traded companies, we deliver customized solutions that protect, enhance, and amplify organizational reputations. We serve clients in numerous industries, and on boards to share our expertise and counsel to help organizations raise brand awareness and generate positive news coverage foundational to growth, raising capital and revenue generation.

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