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Accenture AI Leaders Podcast
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The Accenture AI Leaders Podcast series takes a closer look at industry trends, opportunities, and challenges related to AI, analytics, and data that are top of mind for CDOs, CAOs, and CIOs from leading organizations across the world. Listen in as these leaders talk one-on-one about their experiences driving AI-powered initiatives across their organizations.
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AI Leaders Podcast #83: The Connected Firm: AI, Clients, and the New Rules of Financial Services
3w ago00:37:27Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to operate as an integrated firm in the age of AI? In this episode, Keri Smith, Global AI & Data Lead for Banking and Capital Markets at Accenture, speaks with Mandell Crawley, EVP and Chief Client Officer, and Dan DeDora, Lead, Integrated Client Intelligence and Head of FID Client Strategies at Morgan Stanley, on how AI is transforming client experience, from data activation to breaking down silos, and why true transformation starts with people.
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AI Leaders Podcast #82: Transforming Customer Experience with Agentic AI
Apr 800:47:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the front lines of the generative AI revolution in customer service. Join Sharad Sachdev, Global Lead for Gen AI-Powered Customer Experience at Accenture, and Ping Wu, CEO of Cresta, as they discuss how the shift from deterministic to agentic AI is redefining the contact center. Together, they unpack the power of a unified platform that brings AI agents, real‑time human assistance, and conversational intelligence together to transform every customer interaction.
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Women in AI: Where the Industry Is Now
Mar 1700:32:23Tap to summarizeJoin us for a special Women's Month episode exploring the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence with three distinguished leaders from Accenture: Keri Smith, AI & Data Lead for Financial Services; Teresa Tung, Global Advanced Data Lead; and Alice Chen, Senior Manager in the Center for Advanced AI. Together, they discuss what it takes to scale AI beyond the pilot phase, unpack the rise of "vibe coding" and agentic AI, and share why diverse perspectives are critical to building technology that truly serves all end users.
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AI Leaders Podcast #80: Human in the Lead: Redesigning Agency and Trust in AI
Feb 2000:26:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Andy Truscott, Global Health Technology Lead at Accenture, is joined by Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer at City of Hope, for a deep, provocative conversation on what it really takes to scale AI in complex enterprises, especially in healthcare. Tune in for the full conversation!
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AI Leaders Podcast #79: AI PCs: The New Era of Collaborative Partners
Dec 200:35:37Tap to summarizeDiscover the impact of AI-powered computers in this fascinating episode with Harish Natarahjan, AI Consulting Lead for High Tech, and Prashanth Donepudi, Growth Strategy and HPI Relationship Lead at Accenture, alongside special guest Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President of PS Commercial Systems at HP. Join us as we explore performance enhancements, the critical role of data privacy, and intelligent tools that boost productivity and user satisfaction.
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AI Leaders Podcast #78: AI, Talent, and the Future of Change
Nov 400:38:19Tap to summarizeLearn valuable insights into creating a more effective and inclusive workforce with AI in this AI Leaders Podcast episode! Keri Smith, Global Banking Data and AI Lead, sits down with David Parker, Global Financial Services Industry Chair and GMC Member at Accenture, and Susan Reid, Global Head of Talent at Morgan Stanley, to talk about how humans and digital workforces can collaborate to achieve greater results. Don't miss this engaging conversation.
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AI Leaders Podcast #77: AI and the Global South
Oct 1300:44:42Tap to summarizeExplore how artificial intelligence can drive progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Global South. Louise James, Accenture Development Partnerships Global Co-Lead at Accenture, is joined by Zameer Brey, AI Taskforce Lead at the Gates Foundation, and Suzy Madigan, formerly Responsible AI Lead at CARE International UK, to discuss the importance of locally relevant AI, the role of civil society, and real-world examples from health and education. Learn about the challenges of scaling, building skills, and ensuring AI benefits everyone.
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AI Leaders Podcast #76: Scaling AI in the Enterprise
Sep 3000:39:32Tap to summarizeJoin Accenture's Chief AI Officer Lan Guan and Naveen Rao, Former VP of AI at Databricks, for an open and engaging conversation about the realities of scaling AI within large organizations. Hear about Databricks journey from pioneering the first AI chip company to shaping AI strategy and discover the technical hurdles and organizational complexities involved in deploying AI at scale.
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AI Leaders Podcast #75: Operating Models in the Age of AI
Aug 2100:40:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Ashwin Acharya, AI Lead for the Talent & Organization Practice, and Kent McMillan, Managing Director, Strategy at Accenture join Stan Zurkiewicz, Chairman of the Board and CEO of DEKRA, to discuss how AI is transforming large organizations. They explore AI's impact on productivity and growth, emphasizing trust, safety, sustainability, and continuous reinvention. Tune in to learn how AI can enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
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AI Leaders Podcast #74: AI & Data: From Insight to Impact
Jul 1400:22:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the AI Leaders Podcast, Sen Ramani, Global Lead for Data and AI at Accenture, sits down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, for a dynamic conversation on the evolving role of data and AI in enterprise transformation. Together, they dive into product innovation, the rise of agentic AI, and how businesses can unlock value through reliable, scalable AI solutions.
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