In an era defined by rapid technological change, few professionals are as strategically positioned at the intersection of finance and emerging technologies as Amna Khan. Recognized for bridging technical innovation with high-stakes finance, she has been a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence across global M&A transactions and strategic advisory work with venture-backed startups.
With a career spanning Europe, North America, and Asia, Khan brings a rare combination of institutional discipline and forward-thinking adaptability. In a space often divided between traditional finance and emerging tech, she distinguishes herself by integrating both, redefining how technology enhances decision-making in complex financial environments.
At PwC – one of the first financial services firms to partner with Microsoft and invest over $1 billion in scaling AI capabilities – Khan was at the forefront of integrating AI into live M&A transactions.
“Long before AI became the phenomenon it is today, my team and I were using it to strengthen the due diligence process,” she says. Traditionally a labor-intensive task, due diligence involves verifying financial, operational, and strategic information before a deal closes. Khan’s work focused on developing machine learning tools to support pattern recognition, data extraction, and investor sentiment analysis, replacing weeks of manual review. These tools flagged anomalies, identified acquisition targets, and refined reporting, giving dealmakers real-time insights and a decisive competitive edge.
In 2023, Khan expanded her impact beyond traditional finance by joining a California-based entertainment studio as a strategic advisor. At the intersection of entertainment and AI, she helped shape commercial due diligence strategies and played a key role in securing over $15 million in funding. Her success lay not just in financial precision but also in her ability to craft narratives essential to investor engagement in creative industries.
Yet Khan’s vision goes beyond technical efficiency. A committed advocate for ethical AI, she believes that technology should enhance, not replace, human expertise. “AI should never take away the human factor completely,” she explains. “It’s there to streamline processes and sharpen judgement. The most critical aspects of any transaction, like negotiation, values alignment, and long-term vision, will always require human insight.”
This perspective sets her apart in a field where speed often overshadows strategy. “As AI evolves from data processing to generative intelligence, we have to think beyond accelerating deal cycles,” she says. “We should use it to build better ones: more ethical, more inclusive, more aligned with long-term value.”
Her philosophy extends into her advocacy work. As an ambassador for One Young World and a UK delegate to the United Nations Association, Khan is a recognized voice in the global conversation around innovation and equity. She has mentored dozens of young professionals from diverse backgrounds on financial literacy and the future of work.
At the intersection of business and AI, Amna Khan represents a new generation of dealmakers, driven not just by numbers, but by purpose. Her trajectory reflects the capabilities essential for leadership in today’s complex financial and technological landscape: deep expertise in AI, fluency in global markets, and a firm commitment to ethical innovation. For Khan, the future of artificial intelligence isn’t just about what technology can do, but what humanity chooses to do with it.
