Is Your CIO Ready for the Next AI-Led Digital Wave?
In the current era of digital acceleration, CIOs are no longer just IT gatekeepers—they’re strategic change-makers. The rise of AI has redefined the digital transformation CIO role, demanding a sharp focus on agility, innovation, and business alignment. But here’s the real question: Is your CIO ready for the next AI-led digital wave? Whether you’re a…
Will AI Replace Data Engineers? The Real 2026 Shift | Julian Wiffen | Isha Taneja
Meet Julian — Practical GenAI for Data Engineering Julian Wiffen, Chief of AI and Data Science at Matillion, has a simple reputation: he makes AI usable. Starting out in chemistry and early computational modeling, he learned to value experiments that actually lead to outcomes—not just interesting theory. On The Executive Outlook, Julian shares how GenAI…
Is Your CEO Equipped for the AI Age? Traits That Matter Now
AI is no longer coming. It’s already here—rewiring industries, reshaping roles, and redefining what leadership looks like. Yet while most companies are rushing to integrate AI, one question often gets ignored: Is your CEO actually ready to lead in this new reality? You can’t just plug AI into old leadership thinking. The CEO qualities that…
Dr. David Marco on AI Governance, Metadata, and Data Quality
During a recent conversation on The Executive Outlook, Dr David Marco shared his thoughts on AI governance and how strong metadata management, data governance and data quality lay the foundation for responsible and scalable AI. With over 60 successful implementations and years of hands-on leadership experience in metadata and governance, his perspective is grounded in…
CIOs in 2026: From Data Chaos to Decision Intelligence
Own the Data Value Chain, Not Just the Tech Stack For years, CIOs were judged by how many dashboards they rolled out or how quickly they could “move to the cloud.” In 2026, that bar is outdated. Boards now expect CIOs to own something deeper and messier: the entire data value chain—from how data is…
The Modern CEO: Turning Data & AI into Everyday Leadership
How Has the Modern CEO Completely Changed? The modern CEO is no longer just a charismatic storyteller or dealmaker. In a world shaped by data, AI, and continuous disruption, they must be part strategist, part systems thinker, and part data translator. They don’t need to code, but they do need to understand how data flows…
Why Your AI Project Will Fail Without Good Data | Dr. David Marco | Isha Taneja
Meet David — Building Trustworthy AI Through Data Foundations Dr. David Marco, President at EWSolutions, is a leading voice in data governance, metadata management, and AI foundations. His path into data leadership began by simply stepping up—taking ownership when the role wasn’t clearly defined—and that mindset still shapes how he approaches AI governance today. On…
Simple AI Tricks to Instantly Improve Your Business Impact | Priya Reddy | Isha Taneja
Meet Priya Reddy — Making Responsible AI Practical and Trustworthy Priya Reddy, Founder & CEO, AI & Data Strategy & Innovation at Priya Reddy Consulting, helps leaders turn AI into real business impact by focusing on what most teams miss: trust, alignment, and ethics. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy and people-first transformation,…