Former CFO of Dow, Howard Ungerleider, reflects on his 33-year career and discusses challenges faced during the financial crisis. Ashley Still from Adobe explains how AI is used for business efficiency. The podcast also touches on cybersecurity, environmental concerns, generative AI, and responsible business spending.
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Howard Ungerleider highlights the CFO role evolving into a more strategic, co-pilot position.
Ashley Still discusses Adobe's use of generative AI to make creativity more accessible while respecting intellectual property rights.
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The Career Journey of Howard Ungerlider at Dow
Howard Ungerlider recently retired after dedicating his entire 33-year career to Dow, overseeing its transition into three separate public companies. He recalls his favorite moments, such as navigating the financial crisis as the CFO and witnessing the evolution of the CFO role from finance-focused to a more strategic, co-pilot role. Ungerlider reflects on the lessons he learned and expresses his excitement for future leadership opportunities.
The Role of AI and Plastics in Creating a Sustainable Future
Ashley Stale, Senior VP of Creative Business at Adobe, discusses the role of generative AI in making creativity more accessible. While addressing concerns about copyright, Stale highlights Adobe's approach of using their own licensed content to train AI models, ensuring respect for intellectual property rights. Stale also explores the potential of the chemical industry to create a cleaner environment by decarbonizing value chains and driving circularity, using more sustainable alternatives like plastics and enhanced recycling practices.
Howard Ungerleider, former President and CFO of Dow, discusses moving on from his role at Dow and his philosophy on being a company's co-pilot. Ashley Still, Senior VP and GM of Creative Business at Adobe, explains how the company is leveraging AI to drive business efficiency. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.