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The value of agentic AI comes from redesigning work, roles, and accountability, not from better tools. In CXOTalk episode 922, Alexander Sukharevsky, Global Leader of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, joins Michael Krigsman to examine why so much AI investment has yielded limited measurable value. The discussion explores how companies can move from pilots and automation to AI-enabled operating models that deliver business impact.
Sukharevsky also takes on the leadership choices behind agentic AI adoption: where workflows must change, how human roles evolve, and what CEOs must own directly. For senior executives, the key concern is not just the power of AI agents but whether the organization can deploy them with sufficient trust, control, and speed to make an impact.
What we will cover:
Why agentic AI value remains hard to measure despite heavy investment
What leaders misunderstand about capturing value from AI
How to redesign workflows around AI agents rather than attach AI to existing processes
Why AI capability cannot be outsourced
How agentic AI changes professional work, entry-level roles, and the path to expertise
What CEO ownership of AI looks like when balancing trust, control, and speed
Watch CXOTalk Episode 922 with Alexander Sukharevsky, Global Leader of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey.
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Alexander Sukharevsky is a global leader of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, which helps organizations redefine business models and improve performance through the responsible use of AI and technology
Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in business transformation, innovation, and AI leadership.
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