Leading AI Transformation: A Chief AI Officer's Perspective
In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom sits down with Ron Keesing, Chief AI Officer at Leidos, a Fortune 300 company. As a newly minted CAIO, Ron aims to infuse AI into Leidos' strategy at every level, moving from centralized AI projects to a distributed model of excellence across the organization. Listen in as Ron shares insights from his 20+ years of experience, including strategies for measuring AI success, creating effective human-AI partnerships, and managing AI governance at scale. Whether you're an aspiring AI leader or scaling AI in your organization, this discussion offers valuable insights from a pioneering AI executive.
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Charting the AI Frontier: Trends, Pain Points, and Scaling Strategies
In this episode, AWS’s Tom Godden sits down with Matt Fitzpatrick, former Senior Partner of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and current CEO of Invisible Technologies. Drawing from his experience leading major enterprise AI initiatives, Fitzpatrick reveals why only 8% of AI models succeed and outlines practical strategies for scaling AI in your organization. Join the discussion as our experts unpack the realities of enterprise-wide AI adoption, from building effective AI business cases to managing organizational change and upskilling your workforce for the AI future. Learn how to position your company for success in the AI era.
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Values-Driven Leadership: A Conversation with Harry Kraemer
Harry Kraemer, former CEO of Baxter and Kellogg School of Management professor, discusses value-based leadership through four key pillars: self-reflection, balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility. Drawing from his experience leading a $15 billion global organization, Kraemer emphasizes that leadership is 90% about people and communication. He advocates for daily self-reflection and measuring success through significance rather than material achievements.
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How Moeve is Gaining a Competitive Edge with Sustainable Innovation
In this episode, we're speaking with David Villaseca, Chief Digital Officer at Moeve, a global energy company based in Southern Europe. Tom Soderstrom, AWS Enterprise Strategist, interviews David about Moeve's bold pivot to sustainable energy and reveals how Moeve's "Positive Motion" strategy, including divesting 70% of its oil assets, is driving both environmental impact and business growth. By 2030, Moeve aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 55% and derive over half its EBITDA from renewable sources. Their "Green Digital" approach, leveraging IoT, AI, and data analytics, has yielded impressive returns, with some AI initiatives seeing ROIs exceeding 300%. Join us to hear why sustainability isn't just ethically sound, but can also be highly profitable, attracting sustainability-minded customers and top talent while positioning companies like Moeve as trendsetters in their industries.
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Decreasing the Cost of Change: OutSystems CEO Paulo Rosado
In this episode of AWS Executive Insights Podcast, Tanuja Randery speaks with Paulo Rosado, founder and CEO of OutSystems, about how his company created technology that decreases the cost of software changes. The conversation explores how OutSystems is adapting to the AI era, with Rosado sharing insights on how AI is compressing development timelines and discussing the future of software development, while also delving into leadership lessons and the importance of maintaining a startup mindset while scaling globally.
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