I speak on the topics I work closest to — practical perspectives from building and running AI-powered digital operations inside real businesses. Guest lecturer at IE Business School, ESADE, and other international MBA programmes. Also available for private events and corporate sessions.
The areas I speak on most — each grounded in operator experience rather than theory.
The gap between strategy and execution — what 20 years of building digital operations teaches you about why plans fail and how organisations actually get things done.
Digital StrategyWhy most digital transformations fail — and the sequencing, team structure, and decision-making that separates the ones that don't.
AI & TechnologyWhy most AI experiments never become operational reality — and what separates the organisations that successfully move from pilot to production at scale.
OperationsHow to build digital systems and teams that scale across multiple markets — from ops stack decisions to digital team structure and tech debt management.
Depending on the audience and objective, sessions can take different forms.
30–60 minutes for a conference, summit, or company event. Designed to challenge assumptions and leave the audience with a clearer framework for thinking about AI and digital change.
Half or full-day sessions with leadership teams. Structured around your specific context and challenges, with time to work through real decisions rather than generic frameworks.
90-minute sessions designed for boards and NEDs. Focused on governance, oversight, and the right questions to ask — rather than technical detail.
Panel participation at conferences and industry events, particularly on AI strategy, digital leadership, and the intersection of technology and business governance.
Guest lecturer on digital strategy and AI adoption for business leaders and executives.
Guest lecturer on digital operations and technology leadership for executive audiences.
Guest sessions at business schools across Europe on AI adoption, digital strategy, and technology leadership.
Board sessions, leadership offsites, and corporate workshops on AI governance, digital transformation, and operational strategy.
If you're organising an event, workshop, or board session and think there's a relevant fit — get in touch. Include the event format, audience, and topic area and I'll come back to you.
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