[CXOTALK #866] Enterprise AI Adoption: A Board Perspective

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This week on CXOTalk episode 866, multi-industry board director Adriana Karaboutis offers a unique look at how boards of directors shape AI adoption in large organizations. She explains how to strike the right balance between driving innovation and mitigating risk. This episode provides essential guidance for boards navigating the complexities of AI integration.

Key topics include:

• Current State of AI Adoption: Understand the latest trends and challenges in enterprise AI implementation.

• The Board's Role: Discover how boards can effectively oversee AI strategy, balancing innovation with risk mitigation.

• Bridging the Technical Gap: Learn strategies for non-technical board members to engage meaningfully in AI discussions.

• Effective Governance: Explore approaches for establishing AI governance, managing risk, and ensuring ethical considerations.

• Asking the Right Questions: Gain practical tips on how boards can ask insightful questions about AI initiatives, even with limited time.

• Measuring Success: Learn how to define and track key metrics for evaluating the impact of AI investments.

This episode offers valuable perspectives, whether you're a board member, executive, or simply interested in the future of AI in the enterprise.

During the live show, ask questions on Twitter using #cxotalk. We also stream live to LinkedIn.

Episode Participants

Adriana Karaboutis is an independent board director at Aon plc, Perrigo plc, Autoliv, and Savills plc.  She has held prior director roles at AspenTech, Advance Auto Parts, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Her career highlights include being the Global Chief Information Officer at Dell Technologies and the Group Chief Information & Digital Officer at National Grid plc. Adriana was Biogen's EVP of Technology, Business Solutions & Corporate Affairs. She is also an advisor to iGreenTree.ai.

Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in business transformation, innovation, and leadership. He has presented at industry events worldwide and written extensively on the reasons for IT failures. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in more than 50 books and journal articles; his commentary on technology trends and business strategy reaches a global audience.

Jan 10: Adriana Karaboutis, Corporate Board Director: Autoliv, Aon Insurance, Perrigo Company, Savills, etc.

Jan 17: Arvind Narayanan, Professor of computer science at Princeton University and the director of the Center for Information Technology Policy

Jan 24: Praveen Akkiraju, Managing Director, Insight partners

Feb 7: Tim Crawford and Isaac Sacolick, influential CIO advisors

Feb 14: Arvind Jain, CEO, Glean

Feb 21: Jenifer Robertson, President, AT&T Consumer

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