AWS Executive Insights

EA Rockett, VP Legal at Adobe and "legal CTO," discusses how to effectively implement generative AI within organizations through a structured yet enabling approach. Rockett shares Adobe's six-dimensional framework (A through F) for evaluating AI use cases, which helps teams think through everything from the technology and data inputs to the intended audience and objectives. The conversation also explores how organizations can move beyond the "do more with less" mindset to embrace AI ethically, emphasizing the importance of starting with AI ethics rather than policies and procedures to create a foundation for responsible AI implementation.

Ever wonder how AWS protects the data of millions of customers while staying ahead of evolving security threats? Get a peek behind the curtain as AWS CISO Chris Betz discusses threat intelligence tools and cloud security at scale. In this candid conversation, AWS Enterprise Strategist Clarke Rodgers sits down with Betz to discuss AWS's philosophy of "invisible security" - protecting customers seamlessly without disrupting their operations. Learn how AWS leverages tools like MadPot, Sonaris, and GuardDuty to detect emerging threats and enhance security operations. Betz also shares valuable insights on board communication, talent development, and building versus buying security solutions at scale.  

How is AI transforming professional soccer? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak and Hendrik Weber, SVP of Sports-Technology Innovation at Bundesliga (DFL), for an inside look at how Germany's premier football league is revolutionizing the fan experience through real-time data analytics. Weber discusses how the DFL collects and uses real-time match data, including player tracking and event annotation, to enhance live commentary and support team strategies. Tune in to hear about the company's data-driven AI journey and the challenges it faced balancing experimentation against fan expectations. Discover how one of Europe's top leagues leverages data strategy to stay competitive in the evolving world of sports entertainment.

Ruth Buscombe, a leading strategist in Formula 1, shares her insights on high-stakes decision-making in racing. She discusses the balance of data and intuition, emphasizing clear communication and collaboration within teams. The importance of embracing failure as a pathway to innovation is highlighted, along with the psychological dynamics of loss and the need for strong leadership. Ruth also speaks on her journey from childhood dreams to a successful career in engineering, underlining the value of mentorship and teamwork in competitive environments.

In this Executive Insights podcast episode, FT Group CEO John Ridding discusses how he led the organization's successful digital transformation while maintaining its journalistic integrity, pioneering the digital subscription model and leveraging new technologies like AI, all while ensuring the FT's culture and values remain strong through clear principles and inclusive leadership.

In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom sits down with Ron Keesing, Chief AI Officer at Leidos, a Fortune 300 company. As a newly minted CAIO, Ron aims to infuse AI into Leidos' strategy at every level, moving from centralized AI projects to a distributed model of excellence across the organization. Listen in as Ron shares insights from his 20+ years of experience, including strategies for measuring AI success, creating effective human-AI partnerships, and managing AI governance at scale. Whether you're an aspiring AI leader or scaling AI in your organization, this discussion offers valuable insights from a pioneering AI executive.

In this episode, AWS’s Tom Godden sits down with Matt Fitzpatrick, former Senior Partner of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and current CEO of Invisible Technologies. Drawing from his experience leading major enterprise AI initiatives, Fitzpatrick reveals why only 8% of AI models succeed and outlines practical strategies for scaling AI in your organization. Join the discussion as our experts unpack the realities of enterprise-wide AI adoption, from building effective AI business cases to managing organizational change and upskilling your workforce for the AI future. Learn how to position your company for success in the AI era.

Harry Kraemer, former CEO of Baxter and Kellogg School of Management professor, discusses value-based leadership through four key pillars: self-reflection, balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility. Drawing from his experience leading a $15 billion global organization, Kraemer emphasizes that leadership is 90% about people and communication. He advocates for daily self-reflection and measuring success through significance rather than material achievements.

In this episode, we're speaking with David Villaseca, Chief Digital Officer at Moeve, a global energy company based in Southern Europe. Tom Soderstrom, AWS Enterprise Strategist, interviews David about Moeve's bold pivot to sustainable energy and reveals how Moeve's "Positive Motion" strategy, including divesting 70% of its oil assets, is driving both environmental impact and business growth. By 2030, Moeve aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 55% and derive over half its EBITDA from renewable sources. Their "Green Digital" approach, leveraging IoT, AI, and data analytics, has yielded impressive returns, with some AI initiatives seeing ROIs exceeding 300%. Join us to hear why sustainability isn't just ethically sound, but can also be highly profitable, attracting sustainability-minded customers and top talent while positioning companies like Moeve as trendsetters in their industries.

In this episode of AWS Executive Insights Podcast, Tanuja Randery speaks with Paulo Rosado, founder and CEO of OutSystems, about how his company created technology that decreases the cost of software changes. The conversation explores how OutSystems is adapting to the AI era, with Rosado sharing insights on how AI is compressing development timelines and discussing the future of software development, while also delving into leadership lessons and the importance of maintaining a startup mindset while scaling globally.