Aaron Cheris

sourced_title: Global Retail Practice Head (& Senior Partner)

headline: Global Retail Practice Head

about:
Retail leader with extensive experience working with a range of corporate clients (across format types/categories) and often their private equity sponsors on customer-centric growth strategies and several key supporting elements to support that growth..

> Head of the Americas Retail practice
> Former Head of Americas Customer Strategy & Marketing Practice
> Expert in Bain’s Private Equity Practice having served >300 due diligence efforts and dozens of portfolio assignments
> Deep expertise in omnichannel, marketplaces, AI, customer experience, segmentation, footprint strategy and loyalty/rewards

company: Bain & Company

description: Global Head of Bain & Company's Retail Practice - Leading IP development and deployment, practice strategy & operations, and most importantly continuing to work directly with clients on customer-led growth strategy related efforts across sectors, formats and channels.

position: Senior Partner & Global Ecommerce/Marketplaces Sector Leader

description: Partner in Bain & Company's San Francisco office and head of Bain's Global Ecommerce/Marketplaces Sector. I am also actively involved in the Private Equity and Customer Strategy & Marketing practices, with particular emphasis on customer insights and loyalty/NPS.

position: Senior Partner & Americas Retail Practice Head

description:
Partner in Bain & Company's San Francisco office and head of Bain's Americas Retail practice.  I am also actively involved in the Private Equity and Customer Strategy & Marketing practices, with particular emphasis on customer loyalty and NPS across industries.

I have worked in a broad range of retail sectors and formats, including department stores, specialty footwear and apparel (retailers and brands), online pure plays, online gaming, grocery, club, sporting goods, consumer electronics, jew

position: Senior Partner & Americas Customer Strategy & Marketing Practice Leader

position: Partner & Global Product Lead: NPS/Loyalty

position: Case Team Leader

position: Board Member

company: Shafer Vineyards

content: Agentic commerce is already reshaping how consumers discover products and decide where to shop (even if few transactions are truly closing on 3P agents). The retailers that shape discovery today will get more traffic and own the customer relationship tomorrow. Explore our latest insights on Agentic AI in Retail: https://lnkd.in/gqQUwjfw

content:
OpenAI formally launched the OpenAI Partner Network, and we’re excited to share that Bain & Company has been named an OpenAI Elite Partner. As part of the OpenAI Partner Network, we look forward to continuing our work with OpenAI to help organizations build, deploy, and scale AI solutions responsibly and effectively.

We’re proud to be part of this next chapter. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hni0m

content: Claudia D'Arpizio an Federica Levato, in collaboration with Altagamma present the bi-annual Bain Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study. Always a good read/watch. https://bit.ly/4vFZQR4

content: 2026 has yet to deliver the private equity dealmaking momentum many expected, but there’s opportunity for proactive firms that know where to focus. Read Bain’s Private Equity Midyear Report to unpack how to rethink your operating model and build systems that consistently generate alpha. https://bit.ly/4oVUoHd

content:
A great week at the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Vienna, with thoughtful discussions on the forces reshaping retail. One message came through consistently: the retailers pulling ahead aren't waiting for conditions to stabilize or improve. They're using disruption to build resilience, accelerate innovation, and strengthen their competitive position.

Three takeaways from the week:

🔹 R

evidence_experience: "Leading IP development and deployment, practice strategy & operations, and most importantly continuing to work directly with clients on customer-led growth strategy related efforts across sectors, formats and channels."

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Nils Bachmann

sourced_title: Partner and Head of Research Europe

headline: Partner, Head of EMEA Research @ ISG | Driving AI & GenAI Adoption, Insights & Transformation

about: Experienced Executive Committee with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Portfolio and Partner Strategy, Customer Relationship Management and Go-to-market Strategy.

position: Partner and Head of Research Europe

company: ISG (Information Services Group)

end: Present

position: Head of Research Germany, Austria and Switzerland

position: Executive Board Member

company: Experton Group AG

position: Vice President Sales

description: Sales

position: Sales/VP Sales

company: techconsult GmbH

disposition: DISQUALIFIED

internal_vs_external: external

role_nature: other

band: clear

band_reasons: disqualified

evidence_experience: "Strong business development professional skilled in Portfolio and Partner Strategy, Customer Relationship Management and Go-to-market Strategy."

resolved_account_name: ISG: OCM, Learning & Leadership

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in_575: yes

suppressed: no


Yianni Douros

sourced_title: Partner, Strategy Practice Lead - Commercial Healthcare

headline: Partner | Strategy Practice Lead | Growth | Transformation | AI | Healthcare

about:
As a consulting executive, I advise C-suite, Boards, and business unit stakeholders undergoing strategic, financial, and operational transformation. Throughout my career, I have been committed to working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and community.

I am a Partner and the Strategy Lead for the Healthcare Payer / Provider business at Guidehouse. In my role, I focus on advancing the next generation of strategy and transformation services, leading and fostering collaborative teams, and partnering with clients to help them achieve sustainable value and long-term growth.

I specialize in business strategy formulation, AI-driven enterprise transformation, operating model restructuring, growth strategy / M&A, performance improvement, and value management.

Previously, I was a Managing Director within the North America Strategy practice at Accenture. In my role, I served clients across the Healthcare industry on their transformation journeys. Earlier, I was a member of the Accenture’s Global Strategy Group advising Fortune 500 companies across High Tech, Education, Telecommunications, Consumer Products, and Industrial sectors.

I am a proud alumnus of Babson College where I earned my degree in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship.

company: Guidehouse

description: Strategy Practice Lead and member of the ELT within the Healthcare Payer / Provider business at Guidehouse, a global consultancy providing advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and public sectors

position: Managing Director

company: Accenture

description: Managing Director within the NA Strategy practice at Accenture leading teams and serving organizations on their most complex strategic, financial, and operational challenges – serving the nation's leading healthcare organizations, as well as advising clients across industries on multi-year transformation journeys

position: Co-Founder

company: ILMI (International Languages & Management Institute)

description: Co-founder of the first management training institute for business executives and government officials in Rwanda, as part of the country’s economic plan to become a middle-income nation

content:
Excited to be participating in the 2026 American Hospital Association's annual Leadership Summit next week, as we come together with healthcare leaders from across the nation to advance the thinking and activate the agendas that will inform the next generation of healthcare.

From growth strategy and AI / workforce transformation to operational excellence and value-based care, Guidehouse is partne

content:
I am excited to share that Guidehouse Health has been named 2026 Best in KLAS® for Strategy, Growth & Consolidation Consulting for the seventh consecutive year!

As the only firm to earn this top honor since it was first awarded in 2020, our clients' feedback underscores our ability to consistently deliver measurable results and long‑term transformation. I am incredibly proud of our client-centric

content:
AI solutions hold unprecedented potential to improve healthcare performance. But what is the correlation between today's performance and value over time?

In our recent Guidehouse perspective, my friend and colleague Erik Barnett and I explore why grounding AI investment decisions in future state experiences drives greater yield compared to traditional benchmarking that only measures and qualifies

content:
Congratulations to our 2026 promotions in our Health Segment and across Guidehouse! These career milestones are a testament to the teamwork, fortitude, service excellence, and industry impact of our collective workforce. I am excited for the path ahead as we continue to grow our team, serve with purpose, and #outwitcomplexity.

#GuidehouseHealth #Leadership

evidence_experience: "I advise C-suite, Boards, and business unit stakeholders undergoing strategic, financial, and operational transformation" and "partnering with clients to help them achieve sustainable value and long-term growth" - all client-facing, no internal function ownership described.

resolved_account_name: Navigant


Dana Vannen Anderson

publicIdentifier: danavannenanderson

sourced_title: Senior Director - Industry+ North America IoT & Sustainability Services Practice Lead

headline: IoT | Digital Business | Consulting | Sustainability | Business/Technical Strategy | Connected Products & Services

about:
VP IoT, VP IT, CIO, CTO, VP R&D, VP Software Innovation
Contact: pjander@gmail.com

As the VP of Products and Strategy, I am responsible for the definition and delivery of products and services, and I am involved in all aspects of the business to ensure the company strategy drives short and long term company success.

Previously, as the Vice President of Device Intelligence and Edge for Schneider Electric I am known for collaborating with stakeholders, creating strategies, building innovative teams, and delivering high impact industry hardware/software connected product solutions in disruptive / high growth markets.

Previously, as VP Software Products, for Exosite, I am leading an international engineering team to define, direct, deploy, maintain & monetize Exosite’s IoT software products. Working with CEO to achieve both bottom and top line business performance.

As the VP Global Software Platforms, VeriFone, the largest payment systems equipment and service provider in the world, l led the strategy, product vision, direction and delivery of all embedded software development for platforms including legacy systems, current platforms, and next generation payment systems platforms.

Recognized for being a steadfast champion of cultural transformation, trust building, and employee development who brings strong technical expertise in the definition and development of purpose-built embedded devices, software and hardware, in the medical, consumer, industrial, networking / communications, and payment industries.

As a technology executive, VP R&D and General Manager, as a key member of the executive team, I led product strategy and new product introduction for a variety of software, medical device and manufacturing companies.

In my free time I enjoy restoring vintage airc

company: Cognizant

description: Advisory services practice leader responsible for delivering business/technology advisory services for sustainability, IoT, connect products, manufacturing, mobility, and smart spaces initiatives with Fortune 500 companies in the Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Logistics, Consumer Products, Communication, Media, and Technology sectors.

position: VP of Products and Strategy

company: UniquID Inc

description:
UniquID leverages blockchain technology to automate device Identity Access Management (IAM), protecting your business and improving productivity.

As the VP of Products and Strategy, I am responsible for the definition and delivery of products and services, and I am involved in all aspects of the business to ensure the company strategy drives short and long term company success.

position: VP Device Intelligence and Edge

company: Schneider Electric

description:
As the VP of Device Intelligence and Edge within the IoT & Digital Transformation Group at Schneider Electric, I am responsible for the following:
• Defining and driving the platform strategy for Device Intelligence into Schneider Electric’s BUs
• Planning and maintaining the Device Intelligence Platforms 3-year development roadmap
• Responsibility for the Intelligence Device marketing strategy
• Management of leaders and top skilled senior engineers
• Responsibility for R&D budget
• Continuousl

position: VP Software Products | Internet of Things Platform (IoT), Saas, OEM

company: Exosite

description: Reporting to CEO, as VP Software Product and Engineering, leading a global team of engineers to create strategy, define, maintain, manage and communicate the product roadmap for Exosite's customizable, market-ready, comprehensive IoT software platform.

position: VP of Global Software Platforms | Embedded Software, Open Source, Security, Payment

company: VeriFone

description: Lead the strategy, definition, direction and delivery of all global software platforms within VeriFone, including legacy systems, current platforms, and next generation payment systems platforms.Collaborate cross-functionally with key leaders to define the next generation payment systems platform, develop plans for delivery, and successfully deploy platforms into the market.

position: Vice President Products and Strategy, Linux Product Division | Open Source, Embedded Software

company: Wind River Systems

description: Led product strategy and direction for Commercial Embedded Linux software development toolkits, run-time components, and middle-ware. Directly manage product line management organization and direct engineering resources to meet market requirements. Participate in sales, marketing, and financial operations within the Linux Product Division.

position: Vice President - Linux Product Development

description: Responsible for development of all Linux-based software platform products. These products are targeted at device hardware and software developers and manufacturers.

position: Director of Engineering - Linux Products | R&D, Embedded, Open Source, Software Platform

description: Responsible for Linux-based device software platform products.

content: I am looking forward to connecting with folks at NASRS 2026! Be sure to attend our panel discussion and drop by our booth!!

content:
Great insights from Vibha Rustagi on what leaders need to do to move beyond pilots to deploying physical AI at scale! Link in the comments.

#physicalai #iot #aitransformation

content: Another great opportunity to make a difference that just makes sense from an economic and resilience standpoint!

content:
Thank you for your kind words on Transgender Day of Visibility. But the honest truth is that I was actually INVISIBLE... What I mean is... to be able to just exist and live my life like any other person.

Go to my job, spend time with friends, just enjoy being out and about without anyone really caring about my "Trans-ness". Have how I show up in life just be in the "who cares" category, and just

content: Love this!!

evidence_experience: "Advisory services practice leader responsible for delivering business/technology advisory services for sustainability, IoT, connect products, manufacturing, mobility, and smart spaces initiatives with Fortune 500 companies" - entirely client-facing delivery, no internal function ownership described anywhere in the profile.

resolved_account_name: Cognizant Consulting France


Todd Bricker

sourced_title: VP Consulting - Global Head of Transformation Management

headline: Managing Partner, Global Head of Transformation Management

about:
I am an Organization, People, and Change practice leader focused on growing and leading a Global capability across several key dimensions such as business development, thought leadership, practice/people development, and delivery excellence.  I have a deep focus on large-scale  digital and business transformation initiatives, helping my clients better adopt disruptive digital technologies, transition to new operating models, and assimilate to new modes of working.

I have 20 years of consulting experience focused on Organizational Change Management in various industries with a heavy focus on Life Sciences, Healthcare (Payor and Provider), Retail, and BFS. I have led many large, complex, and global Technology Adoption OCM transformations with TCV's ranging from $1M to $400M.  In addition to practice leadership and project delivery, I lead communities of interest related to global technology/digital driven change adoption, drive thought leadership and translate that thought leadership into practical consulting methods/approaches, volunteer as a Leadership Development  Instructor for non-profit organizations, present at various conferences, and lead internal people development initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top consulting talent.

position: VP Consulting - Americas Head of Transformation Management

position: VP Consulting - Global Organizational Change Management Lead

position: AVP Consulting - NA Organizational Change Management Lead

position: Sr. Director, Organizational Change Management

position: Associate Partner, Organizational Change Strategy

company: IBM

position: Senior Manager, Organizational Change Strategy

position: Manager, Organizational Change Strategy

evidence_experience: "helping my clients better adopt disruptive digital technologies, transition to new operating models, and assimilate to new modes of working" and "led many large, complex, and global Technology Adoption OCM transformations with TCV's ranging from $1M to $400M"


Guillaume Simenel

sourced_title: Associate Director, Responsable and Secure AI practice lead

headline: Associate Director @ Accenture. Helping global clients scale safely by delivering next-gen Cyber, AI Security, Telecom & IoT services.

about:
I thrive at the intersection of technology, leadership, and customer success. With a background in computer science and over two decades of experience in Cybersecurity, IoT, Cloud computing, and Telecommunications, I’ve built a career driving innovation, managing global teams, and delivering measurable results.

Currently as an associate Director at Accenture, I lead multiple Aerospace and Defense (A&D) customers, developing multi-million Euros transformative deals and delivering them with customer satisfaction. I manage the programs' P&L while shaping strategies and empowering teams.

From pioneering IoT solutions at Sigfox to spearheading multi-million-dollar deals at Verizon, my career is defined by adaptability, business acumen, and a passion for connecting technology with customer value.

I’m passionate about people management, continuous learning, and fostering collaboration inside and between teams.

Let’s connect to discuss how technology can transform business challenges into opportunities.

description:
• Spearheaded the development of Accenture's Secure AI practice, focusing on innovative assets and accelerators.
• Defined the go-to-market strategy for AI Security services, enhancing collaboration with key partners.
• Directed a cross-functional Secure AI Strategy, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity initiatives and measurable ROI.

position: Associate Director, Cybersecurity Industry Lead

description:
I manage the P&L for a customer vertical, leading Business Development and managing Delivery of CyberSecurity services:

• Successfully developed and executed strategic initiatives for the highest-value account, including securing a €100M cyber security services contract through a comprehensive RFP process.
• Manage end-to-end contract delivery, focusing on talent acquisition, operational management, P&L oversight, and innovation, while building strong executive-level client relationships.
•

position: VP Product and strategic partners

company: SIGFOX

description:
I led the product management team to develop hardware and service solutions in IoT wireless networks effectively:

• Transitioned the organization to a product-led management approach by realigning teams into three distinct portfolios—IoT communication hardware, connectivity services, and value-added services—enhancing accountability and strategic focus.
• Defined and executed product strategies, strategic partnerships and led the team on a day to day basis.

position: Director Client Solutions and Success

description:
I led a global team supporting customers and partners in the development of wireless IoT solutions, providing guidance both pre-contract and throughout the lifecycle of our services.

 • Organised and led a global team of 20 experts providing technical advice, solution architecture, and business insights to drive IoT deal signatures across all continents.
• Launched a client success initiative that boosted revenues by reducing customer ROI validation.
• Also established metrics-driven practices

position: Head of Presales APAC

description:
I managed the APAC Presales team, providing top technical expertise to open new Sigfox countries, drive business development with customers, and expand the IoT ecosystem in the region:

• After moving to Singapore with my family, recruited and developed the APAC team supporting IoT wireless network development and
• Supported the first Chinese POC (SeniorAdom), generating $550k in revenue.
• Represented the APAC region in executive committees for Marketing and R&D.

position: Head of technical presales

description: I managed the technical presales aka sales engineers for France, Spain, and Germany that supported key deals and initiatives to accelerate the Sigfox business. Our team supported large European customers, showcasing the use of Sigfox wireless networks for the customers' operational benefits.

position: Security Sales Specialist

company: Verizon Business

description:
I designed and closed comprehensive security solutions—encompassing professional services, managed security services, and technology resell—tailored to large multinationals and CAC40 companies across finance, industry, luxury, and retail sectors:

• Collaborated with account teams to design and implement cybersecurity strategies, generating $5.5M in revenue from top clients like L’Oréal and Crédit Agricole.
• Built strong customer relationships, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business an

position: Head of Technical Consultant, France

company: Vanco

description:
I managed the Technical Consultant team and acted as a Senior Consultant myself, supporting technical Presales matching new and existing customer requirements:

• Successfully led the technical answer and renewed a $50M multi-year global telecom and cybersecurity outsourcing with Michelin.
•Maintained team capacity and morale during a challenging acquisition period, preserving service quality and client trust.
• Finally introduced innovative telecom solutions, enhancing operational efficiency a

evidence_experience: "Spearheaded the development of Accenture's Secure AI practice, focusing on innovative assets and accelerators. Defined the go-to-market strategy for AI Security services" and "I manage the P&L for a customer vertical, leading Business Development and managing Delivery of CyberSecurity services"

resolved_account_name: umlaut company

in_575: no

suppressed: yes


Chris Halvorson

publicIdentifier: chalvorson

headline: Growth-Focused Commercial Executive | AI, Enterprise Solutions, Integration & Supply Chain | Sales Leadership | Strategic Partnerships  | Go-to-Market Leadership

about:
Argano
Client Executive Director
July 2026 - Present

ELIASSEN GROUP
VP of Emerging Technologies and Enterprise Solutions
Dec 2022 – July 2026

Lead the growth and market positioning of Eliassen Group’s Emerging Technologies and Enterprise Solutions business, with responsibility spanning sales leadership, solution strategy, partner alignment, and executive client engagement across AI, enterprise applications, integration, data, and transformation services.

• Drive go-to-market strategy and revenue growth across emerging technology and enterprise solution offerings, helping clients connect advanced capabilities to measurable business outcomes.
• Lead teams of subject matter experts and commercial stakeholders to align sales, solutioning, and delivery around high-value customer priorities.
• 1 of 5 members of the Executive committee to drive Cross-sell through intercompany alignment of multiple sales teams to drive joint customer planning, launching initiatives to better service our customers and grow our partnerships.
• Strengthen Eliassen’s market relevance by translating complex technologies into clear use cases tied to modernization, productivity, customer experience, decision quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across sales, delivery, and leadership to improve execution, sharpen market messaging, and accelerate growth in strategic solution areas.
• Contribute to a broader culture of innovation by helping the organization balance speed, differentiation, and business value with governance and risk awareness.

LIGHTWELL INC. | Vice President of Sales, Supply Chain and Digital Solutions
October 2012 – November 2022

• Member of the 4-person executive leadership team that helped scale Lightwell from approximately $5M to

position: Client Executive Director

company: Argano

company: Eliassen Group

description:
•  Senior growth leader focused on expanding product-led revenue, strategic partnerships, and enterprise account value across our primary partners IBM and Broadcom.  Helped establish our parnterships with Microsoft and Informatica.
•  Drive go-to-market alignment across sales, allianances, marketing, and delivery to increase pipeline, improve conversion, and strengthen execution in complex pursuits.
•  Position Eliassen as a strategic transformation partner across integration, automation, AI,

position: VP of Sales, Supply Chain and Digital Solutions

company: Lightwell Inc. (now Eliassen Group)

position: VP of Sales, B2B Integration and Supply Chain Solutions

position: Director, Business Integration Services

description:
Oxford Consulting Group focuses on B2B Integration, ERP services, IT Staffing and Project Management.

It is my primary mission to position Oxford as an independant leader in Business Integration.  To do this takes a combination of the right people, procesess and technology. We have partnerships with SAP, IBM, , SEEBURGER, Sterling Commerce, Axway and Inovis  to allow Oxford to sell and provide professional services for EDI, Managed File Transfer (MFT) and Monitoring solutions for B2B integratio

position: Sr. Account Executive

company: Sterling Commerce

position: Account Executive

company: Moore North America

content: Last week’s meeting was an outstanding opportunity for our team to begin executing our plans to build strategic relationships with our customers to deliver tangible business outcomes this year and have an important impact for their future.   Infusing process improvements, governance, new technology and observibility solutions to support Business growth and innovation.

content: Well said Brayn, this is an age old problem that is too commonly still a problem.

content: Many acquisitions fail or underperform because post-integration expectations do not align with the time invested in creating a realistic plan. It is crucial that the plan is achievable and can be effectively executed by the individuals responsible after the acquisition. Addressing this gap can significantly enhance the success rate of mergers and acquisitions.

content:
After nearly 23 years with Lightwell and Eliassen Group, I am excited to announce that I have begun a new chapter as a Client Executive Director with Argano.

This transition marks a significant change for me. Lightwell and Eliassen have played a vital role in my life and career. I have had the privilege of working alongside too many incredible people to name, some for over 20 years, and many of t

content: Never underestimate the power of preparation and planning!

evidence_experience: "Drive go-to-market strategy and revenue growth across emerging technology and enterprise solution offerings, helping clients connect advanced capabilities to measurable business outcomes." and "Position Eliassen as a strategic transformation partner across integration, automation, AI, modernization, cloud migration, and operational improvement."

resolved_account_name: SafeNet Consulting (now Eliassen Group)


Axel Clemens

sourced_title: Director Capability Development

headline: Let's create inspiring learning & transformation moments | Passionate trailrunner, who likes to explore new territories & spend timein nature

about: Learning & Development never stops - capability development is always worth to go for. I don't believe in following each and every hype, but we can allow ourselves to be open for new and interesting turns. My experience as life-long learner & cross-country runner: Have the end goal in mind, but most of all enjoy the journey. Then you experience inspiring moments and encounters along the way.

position: Director Capability Development

company: H&Z Management Consulting

description:
Head of internal training team
International training programs from design to delivery
New ways of working

position: TTA - The Transformation Alliance

company: The Transformation Alliance

description: Responsible Transformation & Collaboration are everyone's everyday job. To make it happen, is a true challenge. You might like it or not. We go for both: Creating a Community of Consultants (with a global footprint) and focus on succesful Transformation - togehter with our clients. Not because Transformation is en vogue or a must have for your image, but from the very beginning. Since more than twenty years.

position: German based Attorney at Law

company: Axel Clemens, Attorney at Law

position: Strategy and Marketing for NGOs & the Arts

company: HSB Graduate & Professional School

description: Culture & Creativity | Culture eats Strategy for breakfast, and Tech eats Culture for breakfast - is it about that? Let's shift the focus to another question: What can we learn from each other and how can we co-operate? Besides my personal interest in Architecture, Photography and IP, this master class is a constant learning opportunity for me as an legal advisor and business consultant, who acts as well outside NGOs and the Arts. What makes non-profit organizations successful and how can it be

position: Mastering International Business Relations

company: Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

description:
The road to successful cross-border business may be slippery. Many obstacles might block the exchange of goods, services and money. But, to be honest: thinking of Murphy's Law, we have pretty much information in advance to think about the scenarios, that might impact the business case: Fukushima, Trade Barriers, Market Shifts.

We have the freedom to design robust and adaptable contracts. In disruptive and dynamic times, contracts are a management tool to structure and steer international busin

position: Lead Trainer & Program Manager

company: EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

description: Design & delivery of cross-functional training programs

position: Project Manager

company: BrainNet Supply Management Group AG (now KPMG)

description:
Procurement optimization projects
Strategic procurement initiatives
Category strategies & cost optimization

company: DD Die Denkfabrik Forschungs und Entwicklungs GmbH

description:
Management Systems
Innovation Management
Controlling

primary_strip: B

internal_vs_external: internal

band: review

band_reasons: disqualified; owns_internal_but_killed

evidence_experience: "Head of internal training team. International training programs from design to delivery. New ways of working"

resolved_account_name: H&Z Management Consulting


Stefano Dell'Orto

sourced_title: Head of CIO Advisory

headline: Head of CIO Advisory

about:
I am an experienced global manager passionate about leading companies navigate in the business environment whilst driving improvements, both incremental and step changes, to deliver superior productivity and bottom line.

My expertise lies in managing and developing businesses and functions by focusing on performance management, protecting and developing companies assets and value creation along value chains, from strategy definition to implementation, to deliver results that endure.

My toolbox and experiences include strategy development and implementation, change management, finance and controlling, digitalization, AI, IT strategies, designing from scratch and cleaning up processes, organizing governance and infrastructure, leading employees to become more efficient, more confident, and happier.

position: Head of CIO Advisory

company: KPMG Sweden

description: As Director of CIO Advisory I am part of the management team and I have a pivotal role in our Technology Technology practice. Our practice is focused on assisting our clients deliver business value based on current and new emerging technologies including AI and Cloud. We are an integrated part of KPMG's Management, Risk and Cyber Consulting teams. Technology Transformation services supports the journey from strategy and Target Operating Model , through implementation to benefit realisation and a

position: Vice President, Business Control and Business Development

company: Munters

description:
Headed Group Business Control (FP&A), Corporate Planning, Business Development PMO, Strategy Development, M&A Integration and Risk Management.
Board member in Munters Italy, Munters Mexico, Munters Brasil, Munters US and Munters Czechia
Served as deputy CFO between April 2023 and September 2023

position: Board Member

company: Västerbergslagens Energi AB (VB Energi)

company: Geab- Gotlands Energi

position: Director, Finance & Business Control, Business Unit Heat

company: Vattenfall

description:
Responsible for Business and Financial Planning and Control and Steering of Business Unit Heat including Strategy, Valuation and M&A activities.
Instrumental in developing and driving the strategic transformation, including digitalisation, of the district heating business to a leading European player supporting our Customers towards a fossile free society in one generation.

position: Director, Business Support Business Unit E-Mobility

description:
Head of Business Support, including IT Strategy, Supply Chain, Roaming Operations, VAP (Vattenfall Analytics Platform)
BIO - Business Information Officer

Co-led the newly formed BU strategy and roadmap definition and implementation (operating and business model).
Led the development of the management system (governance, processes, IT systems), the lead-to-cash IT, the logistic infrastructure and the e-roaming operations during the creation of the integrated pan-European Business Unit, includin

position: Head of Procurement Performance

description:
Developed and implemented strategy and operating model for Procurement function.
Succesfully headed digitalization and pan European harmonization of end-to-end Procurement (Source to Contract, Procure to Pay, Contract Management, Supplier Management) including new IT platform and outsourcing of operational procurement (both near- and offshoring).
Operational performance and savings consistently increased from single to double digit.
Instrumental in designing and leading the largest outsourcing o

position: Project Director (Vattenfall IT)

description:
Successfully led consolidation and offshoring of IT services to Eastern Europe, including build-up of agile operations.
Project delivered ahead of time and below budget. Operations consistently deliver top tier in efficiency and customer satisfaction.

content: Yesterday was the international women’s day. I believe we all have to contribute, and not just one day a year. Gender equality, diversion and inclusion require much more than flowers once every 365 days.

evidence_experience: "Technology Transformation services supports the journey from strategy and Target Operating Model, through implementation to benefit realisation" - describes services sold to clients, not internal knowledge/IP-reuse ownership. Earlier roles (VP Business Control, Director Finance & Business Control, Head of Procurement Performance) are internal operational/finance leadership, not knowledge/AI governance functions.

resolved_account_name: KPMG Sweden


Geneviève Bertrand

publicIdentifier: genevievebertrand

sourced_title: Partner, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

headline: Partner, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

about:
Passionnée de l’optimisation des processus et de la valorisation des données, j’ai à cœur les gens, l’apprentissage continue et l’environnement.

Poussée par ces objectifs, je suis reconnue comme un leader transformationnelle mobilisatrice ainsi qu’une partenaire d’affaires d’impact.

Mon objectif : mettre la technologie au service de l’économie et des communautés.

Fière d’avoir contribué à forger les feuilles de route de transformation numérique de plusieurs entreprises œuvrant au Québec, j’aspire à continuer d’échanger avec d’autres leaders et à soutenir l’avancement des femmes en technologie.

position: Partner, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

company: Wepoint

position: Leader

company: Réseau Action TI

position: Chief Information Technology Officer

company: La Maison Simons

description:
Vice-Présidente séniore & CITO, relevant du CEO et responsable de l'infrastructure, la cybersécurité TI & OT, les applications d’affaires, l'architecture, le bureau de projets ainsi que la transformation numérique. Les deux années passées avec cette destination de mode durable canadienne, ont entre-autre permis aux équipes affaires et TI de réaliser :
	Rehaussement des pratiques en cybersécurité et des infrastructures technologiques des magasins
	Approbation de la feuille de route de transfor

position: Senior Vice President Information Technology

company: Kruger Inc.

description:
Vice-Présidente séniore relevant du chef des opérations, responsable de l'infrastructure, la cybersécurité TI & OT, les applications d’affaires, l'architecture, les modèles de données soutenant l’intelligence artificielle ainsi que la feuille de route de transformation numérique. Les cinq années passées avec cette entreprise familiale diversifiée du secteur du papier et des produits forestiers ont permis de réaliser :
	Création de services partagés en cybersécurité, architecture, technologie op

position: Conseillère exécutive Technologies, Solutions et Direction de Programme de Transformation

company: G. Bertrand Conseils

position: Vice-présidente-CIO Desjardins Groupe Assurances Générales

company: Desjardins

description:
Vice-Présidente technologies, solutions et relations d’affaires, relevant du Premier Vice-Président, Technologie de l’information, responsable de la gestion des applications technologiques et de l’innovation du secteur de l’Assurances de dommage représentant un chiffre d’affaires de 4 G$ :
	Établissement d’une entente multi-années et de la feuille de route de  modernisation des solutions opérationnelles de vente d’assurances
	Déploiement d’Ajusto 2.0, un produit Usage-Based Insurance Premium (

position: Associée (Managing Director)

company: Accenture

description:
PRINCIPALES RÉALISATIONS
– Réalignement du plan d’affaire et des 5 phases de déploiement d’un programme d’implantation de SAP de 250+ millions, mise-en-place de la structure de gestion de programme et livraison en temps de la Phase 1 permettant au programme de continuer avec succès
– Gestion de plus de six programmes de services professionnels au budget de 15-50 M$, d’équipes de 50-350 personnes avec des responsabilités de : planification, spécification, développement, test, gestion du changemen

position: Directrice Principale

content: Quelques faits à retenir, et vous qu’avez-vous noté lors de votre lecture ?

content: Bravo à vous tous, quelle fierté de vous voir en action

content:
AI is reshaping our organizations. It is also fundamentally transforming our security models.

With the rise of AI agents, identity and access management is becoming far more complex and far more strategic.

Fully produced in-house, our very first white paper “AI Agents: The IAM Governance Gap” offers a clear perspective on this shift, along with actions to start taking today.
A solid piece of wo

content:
Notre partenariat SAP s’inscrit dans une dynamique de croissance continue de notre expertise sur le marché nord-américain qu'il me fait plaisir de soutenir en collaboration avec mon collègue Roland Jr. Louis et son équipe.

En nous appuyant sur le savoir-faire reconnu du groupe Onepoint et ceux développés localement chez Wepoint, nous renforçons notre capacité à accompagner des transformations com

content:
L’IA transforme nos organisations. Mais elle transforme aussi, en profondeur, nos modèles de sécurité.
Avec l’arrivée des agents IA, la gestion des identités et des accès devient un enjeu beaucoup plus complexe et beaucoup plus stratégique.
Entièrement produit localement, notre tout premier livre blanc « Agents IA : Le déficit de la gouvernance IAM » propose une lecture claire de cette transformat

evidence_experience: "Un travail solide porté par nos équipes cyber @Wepoint" and SAP partnership post about "accompagner des transformations complexes à grande échelle" for clients; prior roles were internal CIO/CITO positions at non-consulting operating companies (Simons, Kruger, Desjardins), not at her current employer.

resolved_account_name: Wepoint


Stuart H.

publicIdentifier: stuartheyworth

sourced_title: Digital Transformation Delivery Director

headline: AI Transformation | Digital Delivery Director  @ Accenture | Executive MBA

about:
AI transformation and delivery leader with 18 years’ experience delivering large-scale digital, operating model, and strategic change across financial services. Proven track record managing multi-year, £100m+ portfolios in regulated environments, combining enterprise governance with AI and agile delivery models.

Experienced in shaping and executing transformation strategies across business and technology domains, with strong stakeholder engagement at C-suite and board level. Skilled in building high-performing delivery organisations, embedding transformation cultures, and achieving measurable business outcomes across the UK, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Specialises in modern engineering and agile ways of working including platform delivery (Salesforce, Adobe, D365), microservices, and mobile technology.

Have worked with leading financial services organisations including HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, St James’s Place, ANZ, ASB, and ACC (New Zealand’s largest insurer). Hold an Executive MBA from the University of Cambridge.

description:
Accenture Song helps brands ensure growth and relevance in a world of constant disruption.

Stuart works with Financial Services clients to harness the very best of tech, data, creativity and innovation to reimagine experience and transform businesses and leadership at pace. He is responsible for delivering large scale AI transformation to leading global banks and wealth managers.

position: Global Head of Delivery and Operations (Digital Banking and Servicing)

company: HSBC

description:
Stuart was responsible for HSBC’s largest portfolio of digital change covering new product development and integration; and a full stack replatform of the core bank to a microservices cloud based platform (GCP and AWS). He led the DevOps global delivery from idea to prototype, and into production for all core retail banking on mobile and desktop browser.

He was responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of £75m with a cross functional team of 500+ across the United Kingdom, Hong Ko

position: Digital Mobile Programme Manager

company: Lloyds Banking Group

description:
Stuart was a part of the Lloyds Digital journey from the beginning and was responsible for leading and implementing the bank’s first Digital Mobile solutions. He was a Programme Manager overseeing the integration of multiple new product initiatives in a £250m change programme across the whole of digital.

New technologies included delivering the first straight-through authenticated sales journeys on mobile, delivering the bank’s first native app, integrating augmented reality and third party se

position: Management Consultant

company: Deloitte New Zealand

description: Stuart was a successful Management Consultant in the IT service line of Deloitte. He has deep experience working with enterprise technology projects across a broad range of industries. Projects spanned both private and public sectors advising CXO level leaders of New Zealand and Australia’s largest technology companies.

position: Sales Consultant

company: Sony Electronics

evidence_experience: "He is responsible for delivering large scale AI transformation to leading global banks and wealth managers." and "Have worked with leading financial services organisations including HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, St James's Place, ANZ, ASB, and ACC"


Anthony Coops

publicIdentifier: anthonycoops

sourced_title: Partner, Data and AI lead, Chief Data Officer

about:
My purpose is simple ...  helping others, getting things done and having fun

As the Chief Data Officer and AI Commercialisation Lead at KPMG Australia, I am at the forefront of orchestrating the firm's data strategy and pioneering its AI-driven future. My mandate is to unlock the commercial value within our extensive data assets, while simultaneously spearheading our go-to-market approach for innovative AI solutions across all client sectors. This role is dedicated to transforming how KPMG delivers exceptional client value, drives new revenue streams and competitive advantage in an increasingly data-centric and AI-powered world.

Having worked around the world, including in the USA, Russia, UK, China, Singapore, and New Zealand, I use this experience to help our clients make positive changes. I have been with KPMG for over 25 years, including roles in External Audit (5 years), Consulting (10 years), and our Deal Advisory team (12 years). I am a Chartered Accountant and was a licensed investigator

company: KPMG Australia

position: Partner, Head of Sales and Growth

description: Head of Sales and Growth at KPMG Australia which includes leading our Alliances team. My passion is enabling client success and I’m committed to forging long lasting relationships and fruitful partnerships. I thrive on building teams that help our clients achieve their goals

position: Partner, National Head of Major Projects and Pursuits

description: I help our firm shape and pursue opportunities to work with the largest companies and government agencies in Australia.  My strengths are that I’m results driven, lead boldly and have a strong tech background.   When I’m not winning, I learn.

position: Head of Lighthouse  and ASPAC Data & Analytics Lead

position: ASPAC Data & Analytics Leader

description: I'm the leader of D&A for the Asia-Pacific region and head of D&A for the Australian member firm. I have global experience working across multiple countries where I help clients address specific needs in areas such as risk, optimisation, workforce and customer analytics.

position: Head of Analytics, Information and Modelling

description: Working with a great team of professionals across a range of disciplines assisting our clients respond to growth, performance, risk management and governance challenges

position: KPMG Deal Advisory

description: Even in the current economic environment there are opportunities for growth. For businesses with robust balance sheets and a steady and predictable cash flow, now is the time to get prepared for the upturn that is sure to come.

position: Partner

company: KPMG Russia

content: Absolutely Brad Daffy “Responsible AI and sound AI governance aren’t hurdles - they help scale value and build confidence”

content:
Good luck Francine Hoo at the #MicrosoftAITour

#KPMGAustralia #AgenticAI #TACOFramework #ResponsibleAI

content:
Well done Neil Shewan and team - such great tech

 Pär Edin John Munnelly Luke Drummond

content: This is about having AI where the work happens - well done team

disposition: STRONG

internal_vs_external: mixed

evidence_experience: "As the Chief Data Officer and AI Commercialisation Lead at KPMG Australia, I am at the forefront of orchestrating the firm's data strategy and pioneering its AI-driven future. My mandate is to unlock the commercial value within our extensive data assets, while simultaneously spearheading our go-to-market approach for innovative AI solutions across all client sectors."

resolved_account_name: KPMG Australia


Oliver Neuberger

publicIdentifier: oliverneuberger

sourced_title: Managing Director - EMEA and UKI CMT Cybersecurity Practice Lead

headline: Managing Director | Accenture UKI & EMEA | Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience

description:
Currently, I lead the Communications, Media and Technology cybersecurity practice for Accenture for both EMEA and UKI.  This includes strategy, consulting and managed services.

I have previously held industry consulting leadership roles across all of our industry groups, including Products, Resources, Financial Services and Healthcare and Public Service.

company: Reply

description: Partner in Reply Ltd, a Italy based company engaged in the information and communication technology sector with annual revenues in excess of EUR 600m.  I led Telco & Utilities in the IT strategy and advisory division in the UK.

position: Executive Manager

company: BAE Systems Detica

description: Executive Manager in the Commercial Client Group with specialist focus on cyber security and big data.

position: Consultant

company: PA Consulting Group

description: Consultant in the Information Systems Integration practice.

position: Technologist Officer

company: UK Government Agency

content:
Looking forward to the Big Ride 2026 in aid of Street Child next week.

Along with 10 colleagues, over two days, we will be cycling 315km with over 3,000m of climb to raise vital funds to support vulnerable children in the most challenging environments around the world.

All sponsorship appreciated - https://lnkd.in/e_jidfDx

Kieran Miller Kysha Gibson Richard Powell, Jeffrey Berry, Matt Cooke, Ca

content:
This morning, I had the honour to give oral evidence in the House of Lords, to the National Resilience Committee - Peers looking at the biggest societal threats we face.

Alongside Michael Brunton-Spall, we explored:

• The cyber risks facing the UK — from an expanding attack surface to the implications of cloud adoption, quantum, and AI
 • How government and industry can work more effectively tog

content:
Last week I presented at The AI Security Summit, alongside my fellow panelists 🧑🏼💻 Brian V., Kevin K. and Massimo Angelino - we talked about the challenges large enterprises face deploying agentic AI.

- Integrating agentic AI into fragmented enterprise environments is difficult because agents must often securely access and orchestrate across legacy systems, data silos, and inconsistent workflows

content:
Looking forward to chairing the #ChangeTheFace Summit: Designing Inclusion at Scale – DE&I in the Future of AI-Enabled Work next week at #MWCBarcelona.

As AI becomes embedded in how we work, security and inclusion can’t be afterthoughts. The way we design AI systems — from data to governance to cyber resilience — will directly shape fairness, trust and opportunity at scale.
If we want secure AI,


Rob Rowello

sourced_title: Vice President - Digital Strategy and Transformation

headline: Global VP - Business Transformation @ Magna International

about:
**I DO NOT RESPOND TO INBOX SOLICITATIONS**

I built my career on one simple principle: GSD.

I help organizations run better. That usually means fixing broken processes, getting teams aligned, and making sure technology actually delivers the results it promised.

I’m known for cutting through noise, motivating people to get on the same page, and removing the obstacles that slow companies down. Big transformations only work when someone is willing to push through the friction and make things happen.

What I do now:

I lead Global Business Transformation at Magna International, a $42B automotive supplier.

My job is to align people, systems, and data across a very complex global organization so we can move faster, operate more efficiently, and make better decisions. In short: turn strategy into execution.

Where I’ve been:

Before Magna, I built and led the Business Value Services team at Oracle, helping close over $500M in annual cloud revenue.

Earlier in my career I held leadership roles at Cognizant, Ciena, Cisco, and Comcast, focused on solving operational problems and delivering measurable results.

What people know me for:

• Straight talk and clear thinking
• Getting people aligned and motivated when things are messy
• Practical solutions, not theory
• Delivering real, measurable improvement

Education

MBA – MIT Sloan
B.S. – Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins

position: Member

company: Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)

description: The Executive Council for Leading Change is an invite-only members group where leaders strategize with peers, share battle-tested approaches, and get unfiltered insights from experts creating business change.

position: Global Vice President, Business Transformation

company: Magna International

description: At Magna, I lead large-scale transformation initiatives spanning functions, divisions, and regions. My work centers on streamlining operations, aligning the enterprise around common ways of working, and turning data and technology into real business value. With 25+ years in transformation, IT leadership, and consulting, I focus on delivering results that strengthen the business and create lasting impact for our people.

position: Advisory Board Member

company: Databook

description: Databook’s award-winning Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) platform uses advanced AI and NLP to empower the world’s largest B2B sales teams to create, manage, and maintain strategic relationships at scale.

position: Vice President, Oracle Business Value Services

company: Oracle

description:
My role was to ensure Oracle’s sellers have what they need to build executive level relationships by listening to customers, asking the right questions, identifying and quantifying business pain, and tailoring technical solutions to solve impactful business problems.  This program saw much success over the past 24 months.  My team supported over $500M in ARR, and Oracle saw an increase in deal size of +5% and an increase in win rate of +7% when sellers utilize Value Services.

I led a global org

position: Vice President - Cloud Transformation and Strategy

description:
Led Oracle's North American Cloud Strategy and Transformation consulting practice, which provides advisory services to the CxOs of Oracle's largest and most strategic clients to transform their businesses using Oracle Cloud.

Responsibilities included:  Business Transformation, Cloud Strategy, Application and Data Migration, Data Center Exit to Cloud, Business Value Identification & Realization, Fostering Executive Relationships, Working with Channels and Alliances Partners

company: Cognizant

description:
Responsible for a 200+ person management consulting team of strategists, architects, social scientists, organizational change managers, design thinkers, and engineers who played a critical role in creating and implementing innovative digital solutions for Cognizant's most strategic clients.

Played key role in supporting and winning very large ($100M+) strategic deals at clients across Automotive, Telecom, Media, Higher Education, Insurance, Financial Services, High Tech, Healthcare, and Retai

position: Vice President - Managed Services and Strategy Consulting

company: Ciena

description:
Led a global services organization whose mission was to identify and deliver value to Ciena's largest and most strategic clients

Developed and delivered solutions and professional services for Ciena's Blue Planet SDN/NFV orchestration platform, including: Pre-sales strategy consulting, operational assessments, managed services, growth strategy development, solutions architecture and design, systems integration, technical support, and data analytics

position: Global Lead - Cisco Consulting Services / IBSG

company: Cisco

description:
Cisco IBSG, the global strategic consulting arm of Cisco, helps Global Fortune 500 companies and leading public organizations increase revenue growth and improve operational agility by transforming the way they do business.

Worked as a trusted advisor with CXOs of leading entertainment, media and telecom providers, drawing on my unique combination of industry experience, analytical skills, and technical knowledge

content:
Happy 250th Birthday to the greatest country in the history of the world. 🇺🇸

America’s greatest strength has never been its government. It’s always been its people.

Over a hundred years ago, my Italian great-grandparents climbed aboard a boat with almost nothing to their name. They left behind everything they knew, carrying little more than hope, faith, and a dream that their children and grandc

content: I am far from a socialist, and believe in the equalizing power of free markets, but this article is so well written….and really made me think.

content: Grateful for the opportunity to speak at APQC Connect 26 as both a keynote speaker and panelist on process and data transformation. It was a pleasure to network with such brilliant change leaders and brilliant minds!  This week covered a wide array of topics from the future of AI in driving efficiencies,  knowledge management, enabling complex change, motivating people and teams, and building comm

content:
USA!!  🇺🇸

Way to go, boys!!!

content:
Great job, Carolyn Snyder, who presented a keynote at APQC Connect 26 and absolutely crushed it!

#APQC

disposition: QUALIFIED

evidence_experience: "At Magna, I lead large-scale transformation initiatives spanning functions, divisions, and regions. My work centers on streamlining operations, aligning the enterprise around common ways of working, and turning data and technology into real business value." - this is internal ownership of Magna's own operations/data/technology, not a service sold to clients. Prior Oracle/Cognizant/Cisco/PwC roles were explicitly client-facing consulting delivery.


Richard Clough

sourced_title: EY Global Chief Data Officer

headline: EY Global Chief Data Officer l Innovation l Agentic data workforce l Financial services l Enthusiastic golfer

about:
As the EY Global Chief Data Officer, I am responsible for EY’s AI Ready Data Strategy to deliver tangible value for EY and our clients. Working across geographies and partnering with business groups and functions, my team and I are responsible for driving EY’s business growth and innovation ambitions with AI Ready Data. The data strategy includes building a strong AI Ready data foundation, leveraging synthetic data and partnering across our ecosystem of tech alliances.

I’ve been with EY for over 20 years, advising global companies and gaining extensive experience of Tax Transformation, including finance, data strategy, governance and Digital Tax transformation programmes.

Previously, I was at GE Capital for five years, working in a highly transactional environment on a broad range of projects. These included acquisition integration, tax treasury initiatives, tax reporting and compliance process improvement and assurance.
I am an ACA qualified (ICAEW), have an MA in Corporate Strategy and a BSc in Economics from the University of Nottingham.

position: EY Global Chief Data Officer

company: EY

position: EY Global Tax Data Officer

description: Global Tax Data Officer, focusing on the rollout of EY’s Tax Data Strategy to deliver data-driven transformation and helping to create long-term value for clients.

position: Partner - Financial Services

description: Extensive Financial Services transformation experience, involving leadership and strategy for complex multi-jurisdictional transformation programmes. Regional Tech Hub Leader for Financial Services.

position: Director - Tax

position: Senior Manager - Tax

company: GE Money

description: Industry experience in highly transactional environment, conducting Business Unit tax planning, forecasting, compliance and reporting.

content:
Looking forward to speaking at The AI Summit London tomorrow, on the Data Excellence panel on Demonstrating Value and ROI During Execution.

I’ll be discussing how organisations move from AI ambition to measurable impact, grounded in AI‑ready data. At EY, we’re seeing three priorities emerge:

✅ AI‑ready data first, building trusted foundations to scale AI
✅ From pilots to outcomes, applying agent

content:
In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, the real differentiator isn’t just the technology, it’s the data behind it.

In my conversation with Priyanka Chaudhry, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Managed Services, we explore how organizations can unlock value from AI by focusing on what truly matters: high-quality, discoverable and permissioned data, sustained through robust, ongoing data strategies.

We

content:
Great to be part of the “Prove” panel at the London AI Summit - robust and practical discussions on how we demonstrate real ROI from AI as we scale. Thanks to my fellow panellists and moderator Bhagya Reddy.

For me, it comes down to a simple but critical balance: speed with trust. We need to move quickly, but with the right foundations in place to sustain impact. This includes responsible AI fra

content:
80%+ of CEOs recognise that high-quality tax and finance data is critical to unlocking AI. But tax is still too often brought in after key data architecture decisions are made. That’s when context is already lost – and remediation becomes inevitable.

A different approach to enterprise data design is needed, which is explored in this article I co-authored with Daren Campbell. Here’s why this matt

content:
Moving AI from promise to practice is about more than models alone — it’s about building AI-ready data foundations and strong ecosystem partnerships that enable scale, trust and measurable outcomes.

That’s why I’m delighted at EY’s strong position as a leader in the ISG Provider Lens ® across both Modernization and AI/ML Enablement Services and Managed Data & Optimization Services. This highligh

evidence_experience: "As the EY Global Chief Data Officer, I am responsible for EY's AI Ready Data Strategy to deliver tangible value for EY and our clients... my team and I are responsible for driving EY's business growth and innovation ambitions with AI Ready Data." This shows explicit ownership of an internal (as well as client-facing) data/AI function, though the strategy is dual-purpose (EY and clients), so not a pure 5.

resolved_account_name: EY ifb


Adam Borenstein

publicIdentifier: adamborenstein

sourced_title: Managing Director, Practice Lead, Laboratory Reinvention

headline: Managing Director | Accenture | Laboratory Reinvention Practice Lead

about:
Every company is a science company.

For over 25 years, I've surrounded myself with scientists driven by a passion to radically improve how laboratories work in organizations that produce drugs, medical devices, consumer products and resources, and pure research.  Together, we reinvent laboratory operations in this age of AI-powered science so that organizations can unleash their human ingenuity, accelerate innovation, and ultimately improve the lives of everyone on the planet.

I believe that genuine partnerships, rooted in trust, are the best way to achieve big audacious goals in this very niche and complex domain.

As the global leader for Laboratory Reinvention at Accenture, I am responsible for helping our clients adopt innovative technology and data solutions that optimize their laboratory and scientific operations and improve decision making, regulatory compliance, products, and the consumer's health and well-being.

company: Accenture

description: Leading our Global Laboratory Reinvention Practice to radically improve the impact of and productivity of scientists.

position: Managing Director, Americas Lead, Scientific Informatics

description: Leading our Scientific Informatics Practice in US, Canada, and Latin America to drastically improve the productivity and impact of science.

position: Managing Director, North American Lead, Scientific Informatics

description: Leading our Scientific Informatics Practice in North America to digitally transform laboratories and unleash scientific ingenuity.

position: Managing Director

description: Drive innovation, insights, and quality with scientific informatics in the global Consumer Goods and Services industry.

position: Senior Manager

position: Senior Manager (acquired by Accenture)

company: LabAnswer

description: Drive sales and delivery of LabAnswer's Consumer Products and Government businesses.  Consult our clients on strategy and execution towards meeting their scientific missions.  Lead an incredible team of talented professionals and guard our culture!

position: Senior Manager - Government and Clinical Sectors

description:
Lead an amazing team of laboratory informatics professionals to meet the needs of our Government clients.  Partner with my clients to realize their scientific and operational goals.  Take responsibility for our culture of teamwork and integrity, our quality, and our performance.  Mentor my teammates so they can meet their career development goals, and attract new and superb talent to LabAnswer.  Always do what's right for my clients.

I have been honored to work alongside incredibly talented ind

position: Delivery Manager

content:
I'm #Hiring for #LabReinvention across Consultant, Manager, Senior Manager, and Managing Director roles in North America!

#Accenture’s Laboratory Reinvention Practice keeps growing.  Labs are the beating heart data factories making the next era of scientific innovation possible.  We are helping the most consequential Life Science companies in the world pivot their tech, data, and talent for the A

content:
Thank you Hermann Tribukait and the Atinary team for hosting us this week at your Self Driving Lab.  Great to see the evolution of your platform and offering.

Don Rainville Jens Hoefkens Ranjika Pingale

content: Kenneth Tan, PhD, an outstanding leader in southeast Asia, is growing our Laboratory Reinvention practice in that region.  To my LinkedIn network, please see below!

content:
Incredible work by our Accenture Federal team as we bring the best and brightest together for the US Genesis mission. Scientific and technological supremacy leads to economic supremacy… This is the way!

Jenny Chung Michael Cole Cristine Cole Craig Robertson Brad Michel Jen Bouchard Kailash Swarna Brian Brunner

content:
Join me Tuesday, June 30th for "Build AI-Ready Pharma R&D to Accelerate Drug Development," where we'll discuss how leading organizations are applying AI today, where the biggest opportunities remain, and what it takes to operationalize AI in a regulated R&D environment.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7WXpDNx

Elena Bonfiglioli Lily Kim Ash Jogalekar

evidence_experience: "I am responsible for helping our clients adopt innovative technology and data solutions that optimize their laboratory and scientific operations" - explicitly client-facing service delivery, not internal firm knowledge/AI ownership.


Cory Gunderson

sourced_title: Chief Operating Officer

headline: Chief Operating Officer at Protiviti

about: Specialties: Enterprise Risk Management, Credit Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Innovation, Due Diligence Services, Internal Audit

position: Chief Operating Officer

company: Protiviti

position: Executive Vice President

description: Responsible for Global Solutions

company: Arthur Andersen

primary_strip: A

internal_vs_external: unclear

evidence_experience: Roles describe Global Financial Services Practice Leader and Global Solutions responsibility - these are client-facing practice/consulting leadership roles (Enterprise Risk Management, Due Diligence, Internal Audit specialties), not ownership of an internal knowledge/AI/IP-reuse function. No evidence of owning internal KM, AI-on-knowledge-base, or confidentiality governance.

resolved_account_name: Protiviti Switzerland


Stephen Stanton

sourced_title: Director Customer Success - HR & Finance Digital Transformation

headline: CX & Customer Success I Strategic Leader Obsessed with Operational Excellence & People Development I Mercer I BBA Finance

about:
Over the past 15+ years, I’ve operated at the intersection of Customer Success/Experience, Enterprise Systems & Process, and People Development — partnering with HR, Finance, executive teams, and consultants from start-ups to Fortune 500 clients. My focus has always been the same:  remove friction to scale, improve the experience, and drive revenue.

I have led initiatives to build or restructure how CS/CX teams work, how budgets align to value creation, how client health is communicated, how performance is measured, and how strategy turns into execution. I’ve worked with executives to drive sustainable growth in areas like leadership development and building systems that work for people, and not the other way around.

My approach is simple — build relationships, provide insight, craft strategy, execute well, and never stop improving. I am a strengths-based leader. I lead with high trust, high standards, and a strong bias for action.

company: Mercer

description:
Leading the global Workday Customer Success AMS team. Each managing a portfolio of 15 (strategic) or 40 (scalable) Workday HR and Financial clients. Current team based in US, CAN and India, managing $30 M ARR.
•	Building and maintaining trusted relationships from VP to C-suite executives, to drive product adoption, ROI, design digital user-experience, and commercial success.
•	90%+ close rate when partnering in late-stage sales conversions to onboarding.
•	2024 - 2025 Installing revenue-driven

position: Director of Customer Success

description:
HR and Finance Digital Transformation $30M ARR Workday portfolio | Global team across US, Canada, and India | Start-up to Fortune 500 clients | Team scaled to a peak of 11 direct reports and 15 total | $1.7M operating budget (incl. payroll, tools, programs) | Reported to VP

· Established 110% NRR and 90%+ GRR targets for 2024 to 2025 across the $30M ARR portfolio

· Led a 15-person global organization (US, Canada, India) supporting Workday HR and Finance clients, with 11 direct reports includin

position: AVP, Talent & HR Operations - Digital Strategy

company: Mr. Cooper

description:
Strategic initiatives and operational excellence in designing and executing transformative learning strategies to grow and lead the organization.
•	Led HRIS (Workday) and learning technology (Cornerstone) teams, corporate instructional design, HR intranet design, learning vendor management, and compliance training.
•	Onboarded 2000 employees through M&A, improving the talent acquisition experience, shifting to a user-centric Learning interface, and helping install Franklin Covey leadership devel

position: Assistant Vice President Operations

description:
HRIS | Learning Technology | HR Intranet | Vendor Management | Compliance Training | $20M HR budget optimized | $5M L&D budget owned | 2,000 M&A onboarding | Reported to SVP

· Directed HRIS (Workday) and learning technology (Cornerstone) teams, corporate instructional design, HR intranet, learning vendor management, and compliance training

· Onboarded 2,000 employees through M&A and shifted the learning interface to a user-centric design

· Rebuilt the Talent Acquisition process in Workday for

position: AVP Learning and Development

description:
Work with strategic leaders across the organization through a full corporate rebrand, continuous learning, and performance enablement.
•	Led L&D for 1000+ Customer Service representatives in U.S. and Manila (internal and vendor) new hire training & onboarding efforts, upskilling, and continuing education in escrow, modifications, sales leads and soft-skills.
•	Consulted with business leaders to reduce 12+ hours of compliance training, create e-learning, instructor-led training, videos and just i

position: Vice President of Learning and Development

description:
Led L&D for 1,000+ Customer Service agents across US and Manila sites through internal and vendor delivery | Reported to SVP

· Converted service interactions into revenue through service-to-sales opportunities, partnering with product development and sales teams

· Built training capability across new-hire training, upskilling, and continuing education for a 1,000-person workforce spanning internal and vendor delivery

· Consolidated 12+ hours of compliance training into e-learning, instructor-

position: Vice President Customer Service

description:
Omnichannel contact center | Reported to SVP

· Lifted service-to-sales leads above 80%, generating new revenue for the contact center

· Improved time to proficiency by two weeks and raised customer satisfaction through onboarding, manager coaching, and staff development

· Installed SQM third-party CSAT measurement; team won annual awards in First Call Resolution and World Class Call Resolution

· Standardized coaching protocol, reporting, and training resources across vendor and internal site

position: AVP Customer Service and Training Manager

company: Nationstar Mortgage

description:
•	Led onboarding, manager coaching, and developing staff. Improved time to proficiency by two weeks, customer satisfaction, and drove revenue through increasing service-to-sales leads by 35%.
•	Successfully led team tasked with improving lead metrics to JD Power, as we:
•	Created better agent level training, reporting, real-time resources across vendor and internal sites.
•	Installed SQM (third party CSAT survey metrics) with annual awards won in: First Call Resolution and World Class Call Resol

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content: "Organizations that treat AI purely as a technology implementation will capture only part of its value. The ones that rethink people, process, and technology together will lead the next generation of customer experience."

evidence_experience: "Leading the global Workday Customer Success AMS team... Building and maintaining trusted relationships from VP to C-suite executives, to drive product adoption, ROI, design digital user-experience, and commercial success." - this is client-facing CS delivery, not internal knowledge/AI function ownership.

resolved_account_name: Mercer Pacific


SCOTT GRACYALNY

sourced_title: Managing Director, Business Platform Transformation Leader and CIO Solutions

headline: MANAGING DIRECTOR at Protiviti, driving application innovation and modernization focused on client success

about:
Senior consulting executive with nearly 40 years of professional experience creating, selling, and delivering market responsive solutions; leading and growing profitable consulting businesses; leading national industry-focused teams; developing strong professional teams; and directing a broad range of IT initiatives.

Managing Director serving as the Global Solutions Leader for Protiviti Software Services, which includes the Application Innovation & Modernization, Microsoft Cloud Applications, Salesforce Solutions and Risk Technologies practice areas at Protiviti, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) founded in 1948, the world's first specialized staffing and consulting firm, a member of the S&P 500 index, 2022 reported revenues of $7.24 billion with more than 400 specialized staffing locations worldwide.

Protiviti is global consulting firm. We consult in the areas of finance, technology, operations, legal and governance to solve critical business problems. Protiviti’s IT consulting professionals partner with CIOs, CLOs, CFOs and other executives to ensure their organizations maximize the value of information systems investments, while mitigating key risks.

Specialties: custom development services, application innovation and modernization, cloud development, mobile application development, M365 implementation, Dynamics CRM implementation, Salesforce implementation, SharePoint implementation, e-GRC software, technology, strategic assessments and planning, business process re-engineering, systems and data integration, architecture and design, strategic alliance formation and management, software evaluation and selection, project risk management, software implementation, distressed software project recovery, and data integration/

description: Based in our Chicago office, Scott is a founding Managing Director and serves as the Global Leader for the Protiviti Software Services segment area within our Technology Consulting service line, which includes the Custom Business Applications, Cloud Applications, Website Re-design & Development, Intelligent Automation Enablement, On Demand Support Services and GRC Solution Implementation practice areas. Scott has global responsibility for custom application development, mobile application develo

position: Principal

description: While at Andersen, had global responsibility for the Risk Consulting Technology Integration Services practice. Directed a group of six alliance and development partners, and upwards of 50 people with responsibility for developing and deploying risk technology solutions to clients in all industry sectors. Directed development and global deployment of comprehensive risk management tool set  to 4,500 risk consulting professionals in 130 local offices.  Developed Andersen's risk technology solutions

position: First Vice President

company: Morgan Stanley Dean Witter

description: While at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, provided technology leadership and directed implementation of strategic technology plan for Futures and Foreign Exchange Division. Directed cross-functional project teams responsible for systems and process re-design implementation efforts.  Directed systems development and marketing of DWIRECT. Completed re-design analysis, yielding $14 million in annual cost savings and revenue enhancement when fully implemented.

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evidence_experience: "Managing Director serving as the Global Solutions Leader for Protiviti Software Services, which includes the Application Innovation & Modernization, Microsoft Cloud Applications, Salesforce Solutions and Risk Technologies practice areas" - this is a client-facing service line, not internal firm knowledge/AI ownership.


Claudio Calvino, Ph.D.

publicIdentifier: claudiocalvino

sourced_title: Senior Managing Director - Global Head of Data Science

headline: I help corporate and law firm leaders turn AI into measurable value — without wasted investment, duplication, or loss of accountability.

about:
I am a Senior Managing Director (Partner) and Global Head of Data Science at FTI Consulting, where I lead a global team of AI and data science experts delivering advanced analytical and AI solutions for complex business challenges. My work focuses on helping clients derive strategic insight from large-scale, legal, financial, operational, and transactional datasets to inform critical decisions and regulatory, legal, and strategic outcomes.

Before joining FTI Consulting, I served as the Lead Data Scientist at Capgemini and WPP’s Kantar Media, where I built and managed teams of up to 20 data scientists, delivering analytics-driven transformations across multiple industries.

Earlier in my career, I conducted research at the University of Oxford and the University of Siena, specialising in spatial and economic data analysis. My academic work, published in both Italian and English, explored the intersection of data, geography, and financial systems.

I hold a Master’s degree in Politics and International Relations and a Ph.D. in Economic Geography.

company: FTI Consulting

position: Senior Director

position: International Fellow

company: Digital Ethics Center (DEC), Yale University

position: Advisory Board Member, Ph.D. and MSc programmes in Social Data Science

company: University of Oxford

position: Lead Data Scientist

company: Capgemini

company: Media by Kantar

position: Researcher

company: Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford

evidence_experience: "I lead a global team of AI and data science experts delivering advanced analytical and AI solutions for complex business challenges. My work focuses on helping clients derive strategic insight from large-scale, legal, financial, operational, and transactional datasets to inform critical decisions and regulatory, legal, and strategic outcomes."

resolved_account_name: FTI Consulting


John Modzelewski

publicIdentifier: johnmod

sourced_title: Chief Data Officer - Tax

headline: Chief Data Officer, Tax — KPMG US

about:
As Chief Data Officer – Tax at KPMG and a Principal in the Ignition Tax practice, I am at the forefront of the digital transformation of the tax function. My mission is to harness data, advanced analytics, and cutting-edge technology (most notably Generative AI) to unlock unprecedented value and strategic insight for our clients.

A passionate advocate for innovation, I am a leader in the adoption and integration of Generative AI. I actively demonstrate its power to revolutionize tax processes, from simplifying the complex review of technical tax guidance to accelerating the interpretation and application of intricate tax laws. As a sought-after speaker, I headline events for corporate leadership teams and KPMG Tax forums, sharing a vision for a more intuitive and intelligent future for our industry.

This forward-looking approach is built on over two decades of experience in corporate, M&A, and international tax matters. I have a proven track record of developing tools that provide critical clarity. I co-led the development of KPMG's International Tax Reform Analyzer (ITRA), a dynamic modeling platform that has been instrumental in helping clients navigate various U.S. tax reform initiatives, including the significant changes in 2017 and 2025 (and those in-between).

Today, our innovations are centralized in KPMG's Digital Gateway, the integrated hub for our data, analytics, and reporting solutions. It is here that we are embedding the firm's proprietary Generative AI capabilities. By hosting ITRA and other tax modeling tools within this intelligent ecosystem, we are unlocking the next frontier of client service, including the exciting potential for AI-powered natural language queries of complex financial models.

As a leader, I believe in empowering both our teams and

position: Chief Data Officer - Tax

company: KPMG

position: Managing Director

position: Senior Manager

position: Senior Manager - Transaction Advisory Services

description:
Provided federal income tax advice to a wide array of clients. Completed MSExcel and other numerical models of financial and tax issues for corporations & partnerships. Worked with client and EY teams to provide tax compliance advice to clients. Provided structuring advice for corporate acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructuring (capital gain/loss strategies, legal structure simplification).

On large engagements or in situations where clients faced manpower or internal budget short

position: Associate

company: Chadbourne & Parke LLP

description: Tax Associate - Renewable Energy and Project Finance

position: Associate - Corporate (Private Equity / Hedge Funds)

company: Fried Frank

description: Drafted offering memoranda, limited partnership agreements, and side letters; drafted acquisition agreements for portfolio companies.

position: Associate - Corporate (Private Equity)

company: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

content:
I had the privilege of leading, at KPMG's Lakehouse, an immersive KPMG Digital Gateway Workshop for tax leaders across the LATAM region alongside my colleagues Maria Elena Ugarte Justiniani, Niren Saldanha, Paola Rodrigues Dôliveira, Gustavo G., and Germán Ignacio Valania.

We got hands-on with Digital Gateway, walking through how data, analytics, and AI tools come together to create real opera

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content:
I had a great time speaking on stage at the KPMG US 2026 Financial Services Tax Conference, sharing practical, real-world use cases for KPMG’s Digital Gateway Powered by Claude.
I always welcome the chance to share my excitement with our people and clients. Together, we can use these tools to completely transform how tax professionals interact with data and handle complex analysis.
The changes are

content: See firsthand how our KPMG Tax Managed Services team is partnering with clients to transform their tax operations. Every time I join them in conversations with clients, I see a team that truly cares—working side by side to improve tax processes, connect data, and apply powerful analytics to enhance reporting and planning. They’re doing amazing work helping clients find connectivity and synergies a

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evidence_experience: "My mission is to harness data, advanced analytics, and cutting-edge technology (most notably Generative AI) to unlock unprecedented value and strategic insight for our clients." / "helping clients navigate various U.S. tax reform initiatives"

resolved_account_name: Global Strategy Group, by KPMG


Sameep Mondhe

sourced_title: Head of Product Engineering | AI, Cloud & Data Platforms | Driving End-to-End Delivery

headline: AI Platform & Data Architecture Leader | Agentic Decision Platforms | Multi‑Tenant Systems in Production

about:
I build agent‑native enterprise platforms where AI agents are embedded directly into business workflows to do meaningful portions of human work — helping clients and field teams analyze scenarios, explore options, and make decisions faster, with trust and governance.
I currently lead product engineering for a global, multi‑tenant Workforce Platform serving 10K+ concurrent users across regions, built on hundreds of microservices with tenancy isolation, reliability, and auditability as first‑class constraints. I was recognized as an Expert Technologist for delivering complex, agent‑first systems into long‑term enterprise production.

THE WORK AGENTS DO IN PRODUCTION

The platform is agent‑first by design. Domain‑specific agents reason, plan, and execute across workforce and organizational workflows by orchestrating platform capabilities as tools via MCP‑style interfaces.
Agents directly support core consulting and client workflows, including org and workforce planning and scenario modeling, where they synthesize workforce data, constraints, and assumptions to generate comparable scenarios, surface trade‑offs, and recommend viable options.
Agents also drive survey insights to action planning by analyzing large‑scale employee survey data, identifying patterns and risk areas, and translating insights into prioritized, actionable plans.
Across these workflows, agents provide decision support at scale by combining RAG pipelines, knowledge graphs, and predictive models with human‑in‑the‑loop controls, enabling faster and more confident decisions.

HANDS‑ON DELIVERY

I stay hands‑on by building and shipping production agents and platform code alongside my teams, because the real challenges are orchestration, trust boundaries, failure modes, and operating agentic systems safely a

position: Head of AI Platform Engineering — Agentic Workforce Systems & Distributed Platforms @ EY

company: EY

description:
I lead and operate agent‑native enterprise platforms where AI agents are embedded into workforce and organizational workflows to perform meaningful portions of human analytical and planning work, accelerating insight‑to‑decision cycles for enterprise clients.
I currently lead product engineering for a global, multi‑tenant Workforce Platform serving 10K+ concurrent users across regions, built on hundreds of microservices with availability, security, tenancy isolation, and governance as first‑clas

position: Associate Director, Software Engineering — AI Platforms & Distributed Systems

description:
Led a 70+ engineer organization building and scaling enterprise AI and SaaS platforms, with direct ownership of system architecture, delivery execution, and measurable business outcomes.
Impact and scope:

Led cross‑functional platform programs spanning AI, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS modernization, aligning engineering execution with long‑term product strategy
Increased delivery velocity by 40% by redesigning team workflows, execution models, and engineering operating rhythms
Improved delive

position: Senior Software Engineering Manager

description:
Led high-performing teams and drove architecture for SaaS products and self-service data platforms, enabling large-scale organizational and people transformations.

Key Contributions
• Team Leadership & Architecture – Directed design and delivery of technology architectures, customizing and enhancing SaaS products and data platforms to meet evolving business needs.
• Resource Management – Managed a team of 20+ professionals, including software engineers, data engineers, data scientists, and engi

position: Manager - Analytics - Information Strategy & Management

description:
Data Architect at Multinational Automaker

- Led the creation of a unified analytics platform for project accounts, facilitating streamlined data analysis and reporting across diverse projects.
- Established a robust financial data warehouse system to support data-driven decision-making.

Data/Analytics Architect at Multinational Pharma Company

- Spearheaded the migration of the analytics platform from legacy TeraData based data warehouses to a cutting-edge Hadoop Data Lake infrastructure, re

position: Big Data / Datwarehouse / BI Architect

company: Cognizant Technology Solutions

description:
Architect with Cognizant's Enterprise Information Mgmt Services. The primary responsibility is delivering assessments, designs, and implementations focused on Big Data integration and Business Intelligence

- Architecting and building a “big data” solutions  for clients, understanding business and technical requirements
- Design and construction of an enterprise data warehouse, working with a team of engineers
- Design and construction of ETL processes
- Establish and implement standards and str

position: Data Architect / Datwarehouse / BI Architect

description:
Diversified Assignments in various projects such as Dimensional Modelling, Enterprise Data warehousing, Data Marts, BI Implementation

My main responsibility included to find the best architectural solution to meet the clients needs in variety of areas including data archival, data flow, analytic and data science areas.

- Gather business needs, prepare detailed technical requirements, prepare dimensional models, detailed ETL and BI architectures
-  Data architecture artifacts, standards, comp

position: Data Architect

description:
Worked as Oracle Architect working on Data modelling,  Design and Implement database solutions including Performance Tuning and DBA activities for various customers

Worked on Database migrations and upgrades.

position: Programmer Analyst

description: Oracle Pl/SQL Developer

content:
The hidden tax in your AI agent isn't the model. It's the menu.
Every time your agent takes a turn, it ships the entire tool catalog to the model — schemas, descriptions, parameter types, the works. 50 user tokens in. 8,000 tokens sent. On every. single. turn.
That's not a prompt problem. That's a context problem.
Most teams are still optimizing the 1% the user typed. The real leverage is in the 9

content:
Serving Context by Task Phase:
When we first introduced AI coding agents into our codebase, every task started the same way:
The agent scanned files, inferred conventions, and burned tokens just to understand where it was. We tried documenting rules in agents.md. It helped — but only marginally.
The agent still had to guess which rules mattered right now. The problem wasn’t missing information.

I

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Ever wonder what Q4_K_M, GPTQ, or GGUF actually mean in a model name?
This 6-slide visual guide breaks it down:
What quantization is and how it works (with the actual math)
Real benchmarks: how a 140GB model becomes 40GB with barely any quality loss
GPTQ vs AWQ vs K-Quants -- when to use which
How to decode model names like "codellama-70b-python.Q4_K_M.gguf"
A decision framework for picking the ri

content:
Your AI agent isn't dumb. It's blind.
Most enterprise AI failures aren't model failures — they're context failures.

We keep reaching for smarter models when what we actually need are better informed ones.

The demo agent gets a clean prompt and a tidy task. The production agent gets a half-populated ticket, three conflicting data sources, and a question that assumes context from a meeting, it was

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band_reasons: disqualified; builder

evidence_experience: "I lead and operate agent-native enterprise platforms where AI agents are embedded into workforce and organizational workflows to perform meaningful portions of human analytical and planning work, accelerating insight-to-decision cycles for enterprise clients."


Mark O'Flaherty

sourced_title: Managing Partner - PWC Global Advisory Risk, Quality and Delivery Excellence Leader

headline: Managing Partner - PWC Global Advisory Risk, Quality & Delivery Excellence Leader & member of PWC's Global Advisory Leadership Team

about:
Global Executive with 27+ years as a Partner across PwC, KPMG, EY and Andersen, with CEO/COO/CRO-style leadership spanning enterprise governance, risk and quality, operating model transformation, and large-scale technology-enabled delivery. I’ve led multi-country teams across Africa, the US, UK and broader EMEA, with a track record in safe growth, turnarounds and scaling businesses - improving profitability, strengthening controls, and building high-performing leadership teams.

I currently focus on governance and delivery excellence at global scale across Consulting, Deals and Managed Services, helping organisations protect value and brand trust while executing complex change. My experience spans technology led transformation, cyber/security and technology risk, data governance, enterprise platforms, managed services, turn-around, and large scale programme delivery and assurance—bridging strategy to execution with disciplined operating cadence.

Board contribution areas include Technology/Cyber, Strategy & Transformation, Governance, Audit & Risk, and People & Culture-bringing a practical blend of governance rigor, commercial judgment, and execution discipline.

company: PwC

position: Africa & Southern Africa Advisory Managing Partner, member of PWC Africa EXCO

position: Africa Consulting Leader

position: CEO PWC Exordia

position: Technology Consulting Leader

position: Partner

company: KPMG LLP - UK

position: Partner - UK

company: Ernst & Young LLP - UK

position: Partner - South Africa

content:
As your business grows, your cloud applications should evolve — not become the thing that slows you down. #PwCManagedServices

Organisations benefit when PwC’s Application Evolution Services help bring resilience and adaptability together. We run your applications with tech and talent, using data, AI, and proactive automation to keep environments secure, stable, and ready for what’s next.

So you’

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AI‑powered #PwCManagedServices are unlocking real capacity and real impact. https://pwc.to/49TRZpf. PWC run your operations with tech and talent so you can run faster, scale smarter, lead stronger.

evidence_experience: "I currently focus on governance and delivery excellence at global scale across Consulting, Deals and Managed Services, helping organisations protect value and brand trust while executing complex change."

resolved_account_name: PwC Experience Center


Alessandro Massa

sourced_title: Partner at Kearney Middle East & Africa and Global Public Sector Practice Lead

resolved_account_name: Kearney