Eleni Lialiamou, founder of Kimolian Academy, has been named Bronze Winner in the Digital Innovator (EMEA) category at the 2026 ISG Women in Digital Awards. The award recognises her work helping organisations turn AI capability into practical, human-centred product innovation.
After being announced as an official EMEA Finalist earlier this year, Eleni has now been recognised internationally for her leadership in AI product strategy, digital transformation, and inclusive technology education.
What is the ISG Women in Digital Awards?
The ISG Women in Digital Awards celebrate women who are making a measurable impact through technology, digital innovation, and AI-driven transformation. The Digital Innovator category recognises leaders who create significant impact for an organisation, business, or client through the creative use of digital solutions.
ISG announced the 2026 EMEA winners in September, naming Eleni Lialiamou as the Bronze Winner in the Digital Innovator (EMEA) category.
Why Eleni Lialiamou was recognised
Eleni is the founder of Kimolian Academy and an AI product strategist with more than 20 years of experience turning ideas into impactful digital products. Her work focuses on helping leaders, teams, and product builders move beyond passive AI adoption and use AI to create meaningful, commercially viable products.
Through Kimolian Academy, Eleni combines practical AI education, product leadership training, mentorship, and community support. The Academy is particularly focused on helping women and under-represented talent build the skills and confidence needed to lead in AI-powered product environments.
Her recognition reflects Kimolian Academy’s core mission: equipping leaders and product builders with practical frameworks to move from experimentation to active, purposeful product innovation.
What this means for Kimolian Academy
This award strengthens Kimolian Academy’s position as a trusted voice in AI product leadership and practical AI adoption.
For organisations, it highlights the value of Eleni’s approach: making complex AI capabilities accessible, actionable, and aligned with real business outcomes. For product professionals and aspiring leaders, it reinforces that AI innovation is not only about tools—it is about judgment, strategy, human-centred design, and the ability to turn technology into impact.
Eleni’s reaction
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the work of the entire Kimolian community. My goal has always been to make AI practical, inclusive, and human centred. This award reinforces our mission to help leaders and product builders move from passive adoption to purposeful, impactful product innovation.”
Celebrating the achievement
Congratulations to Eleni on this outstanding international recognition. The Bronze Winner award in Digital Innovator (EMEA) is a powerful endorsement of her leadership and of Kimolian Academy’s work to build the next generation of AI-enabled product leaders.
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Written by
Melda Findikli
Melda Findikli is a renowned figure in the realm of technology marketing, specifically recognized for her impactful contributions to digital and social media marketing. She earned a degree in Project Management from a prestigious university, where she honed her expertise in Strategy for Leaders and product marketing.
