The 100 NRIs – 2026: Ashish Koshy, CEO, Inception AI (G42 company)
Feb 22, 2026
This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.
Ashish Koshy was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Inception AI, a subsidiary of G42 specialising in AI-native enterprise applications, in June 2025. With extensive experience in the technology sector, he previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Inception AI, where he led the development of major AI initiatives, including the deployment of the JAIS 70B. His leadership has been central to advancing the organisation’s strategic focus on sovereign AI model training, strategic alliances, and domain-specific solutions that drive enterprise adoption.
Prior to his tenure at Inception, Koshy was CEO of G42 Healthcare, contributing to the establishment of Biogenix Labs, the UAE’s largest diagnostic laboratory, and overseeing the 4Humanity COVID-19 Phase III clinical trials involving over 43,000 participants. His earlier career includes senior roles at Reliance Jio and Ooredoo, where he gained valuable insights into digital transformation and telecommunications.
He holds an MSc in Computer Networks from Middlesex University and an MBA in Engineering Business Management from Alliance Manchester Business School.
Koshy’s leadership at Inception has been characterised by the organisation’s evolution into a key provider of AI-powered, industry-agnostic solutions that leverage research-driven innovation. Core products include (In)Sight, (In)Alpha, (In)Procurement, (In)Climate, and (In)Health, each designed to optimise organisational performance and enable scalable digital transformation.
Inception’s commitment to societal impact is exemplified by the development of bilingual large language models: JAIS (Arabic), NANDA (Hindi), and SHERKALA (Kazakh), aimed at eliminating language barriers in AI. Additionally, the organisation’s QudraTech programme supports talent upskilling and remote work initiatives for Emiratis, aligning with the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in AI readiness.
In January 2026, Inception unveiled a strategic partnership with Visa to advance agentic commerce throughout the CEMEA regions. This alliance integrates Visa’s robust payment infrastructure with Inception’s cutting-edge AI capabilities, facilitating secure and autonomous transaction processes.
This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.
Ashish Koshy was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Inception AI, a subsidiary of G42 specialising in AI-native enterprise applications, in June 2025. With extensive experience in the technology sector, he previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Inception AI, where he led the development of major AI initiatives, including the deployment of the JAIS 70B. His leadership has been central to advancing the organisation’s strategic focus on sovereign AI model training, strategic alliances, and domain-specific solutions that drive enterprise adoption.
Prior to his tenure at Inception, Koshy was CEO of G42 Healthcare, contributing to the establishment of Biogenix Labs, the UAE’s largest diagnostic laboratory, and overseeing the 4Humanity COVID-19 Phase III clinical trials involving over 43,000 participants. His earlier career includes senior roles at Reliance Jio and Ooredoo, where he gained valuable insights into digital transformation and telecommunications.
