AWS Executive Insights
The Executive Insights podcast, brought to you by AWS (Amazon Web Services), features peer-to-peer conversations between business executives on innovating for growth, building resiliency, and shaping the future of their organizations. Learn more at AWS Executive Insights and follow us on LinkedIn. For video versions of these and other conversations, subscribe to our YouTube playlist.
Episodes
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 su...
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...
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 succes...
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 ...
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 int...
In this episode, Brian Bohan, Director of Consulting Partner COE at AWS, sits down with Mahmoud Elmashni, Managing Partner at IBM Consulting, to explore how IBM is leveraging generative AI to transform client success. Mahmoud shares IBM's "Four P's" framework (People, Process, Partnerships, and Platform) and discusses how the company is training its 160,000-person organization to harness gen AI effectively. The conversatio...
Aleksy Zayet, Chief Technology & Cloud Architect of PrivatBank, shares how Ukraine's largest bank completed a remarkable 43-day cloud migration amid the Russian invasion in 2022. Under missile attacks and with critical infrastructure being destroyed, PrivatBank's journey from on-premises to AWS cloud showcases an extraordinary story of resilience, demonstrating how crisis can accelerate digital transformation while mai...
In this episode, Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, interviews Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, exploring the company’s deeply rooted security culture. Garman, who was also AWS’s first product manager, discusses how security has been "priority zero" since the company's inception. From upholding cloud security best practices to navigating AI security challenges, Garman discusses how AWS embeds security into every ...
Get the inside scoop on BMW Group's data and AI transformation journey in this discussion with Marco Görgmaier, VP of Enterprise Platforms, Data and AI. Listen in as AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak interviews Marco about how BMW Group is revolutionizing its operations through generative AI. From AI-powered quality control to customer service innovations, you’ll hear how BMW is balancing innovation with security, ...
Hear from Ira Rubenstein, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at PBS, as he discusses the transformation of public media for the streaming age. Drawing from his 20+ years of experience championing digital innovation in Hollywood, Rubenstein details PBS's evolution into a sophisticated digital platform delivering 400 million streams monthly. He highlights PBS's unique challenges as a membership organization of 300+ local st...
In this episode, CEO of Technology Innovation Institute Dr. Najwa Aaraj shares her journey from Princeton researcher to leading one of the UAE's most innovative organizations, discussing her leadership principles and vision for technological advancement. She provides insights into TII's groundbreaking work in AI including the Falcon LLM, the importance of open-source innovation, and her commitment to using technology for s...
Security leadership requires a holistic approach across physical and digital domains — and Amazon's diverse business portfolio presents unique challenges and opportunities in both realms. In this interview with Steve Schmidt, Amazon's Chief Security Officer, we'll explore how Amazon implements security across AWS, amazon.com, Whole Foods, Prime Video, Kuiper and more. Join the conversation as Clarke Rodgers, Director of AW...
In this episode, Edith Cooper, Amazon Board Member and former Goldman Sachs CHRO, discusses leadership, organizational culture, and human connection in the modern workplace. Cooper shares insights from her experiences at Goldman Sachs and as co-founder of Medley, a coaching organization. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining customer centricity, fostering authentic human connections, and leveraging data and technolo...
In this panel discussion, leaders from diverse industries share insights on navigating technological advancement as non-traditional technical executives. The conversation features perspectives from PBS, Bayer Crop Science, and Workhuman, exploring how leaders can develop digital fluency and drive organizational transformation. Panelists discuss strategies for continuous learning, fostering innovation, and building cross-fu...
Hear from Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt, AWS CISO Chris Betz, and AWS VP, Security Assurance Sara Duffer for an insightful panel discussion about the evolution of security best practices in the modern era. Learn how emerging technologies are reshaping the risk landscape, how to prep for new compliance regulations, and how to enact the right governance strategies to keep your organization secure at every level.
In this fireside chat, Indra Nooyi, Amazon board member and former PepsiCo CEO, shares insights on leadership in the era of technological transformation. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and balancing detailed knowledge with big-picture thinking. Nooyi discusses the challenges of leading organizational transformations, integrating technology into business strategies, and the evolving role of...
In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AI & Data at AWS, discusses key developments and strategies in artificial intelligence. He emphasizes AWS's comprehensive approach to AI innovation, addressing challenges like model accuracy and data integration. He highlights lessons from implementing AI at scale, including the importance of hands-on experience and adapting management styl...
In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, discusses key trends and opportunities in cloud computing. He emphasizes AWS's commitment to customer success, continuous innovation in foundational services, and the transformative potential of generative AI. He also highlights the importance of security, data management, and upskilling to fully leverage cloud capabilities. He encourages enterprises t...
In this special behind-the-scenes episode, join AWS VP of Technology Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec and Director of AI Product Marketing Susanne Seitinger as they dive deep into AWS’s history with AI/ML, inspiring customer use cases, answers to executive's frequently asked questions, and more information about what makes our stack enterprise-ready by design. This episode originally aired in May, 2024.
Gamification is a powerful tool for driving digital transformation by engaging employees, fostering teamwork, and providing clear metrics for success. By understanding your audience, designing engaging experiences, and aligning gamification initiatives with broader business objectives, you can accelerate the adoption of new technologies.
Hear from Tom Godden, Director of Enterprise Strategy at AWS.
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