In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from the Metis Strategy Summit moderated by Metis Strategy’s Co-Head of Executive Networks, Media, and Research Steven Norton, exploring how senior technology executives are aligning AI to their business strategy. Joining the conversation are Ryan Snyder, CIO of Thermo Fisher Scientific; Ramkumar Rayapureddy, CIO of Viatris; and Allen Fazio, CIO of Houlihan Lokey.
Together, they share how their organizations are evolving from isolated AI pilots to holistic strategies grounded in business value, robust governance, and relentless data modernization. The panelists discuss the practical realities of establishing clear measurement frameworks, navigating the tension between centralized control and decentralized innovation, and leading cultural change as AI adoption accelerates across regulated and fast-moving industries.
Topics include:
- Building measurement frameworks to align AI with core business objectives
- Defining guardrails and governance models for safe, scalable AI innovation
- Approaches to data consolidation and ownership in the age of AI
- Enabling decentralized creativity without losing strategic oversight
- Upskilling technology and business teams to meet new demands
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)