Imteaz Ahamed

Is the trend of AI CEOs on the rise? Can AI step into the shoes of a CEO? AI's rapid adoption across industries through several dimensions within various domains, functions, roles have been much talked about to the extent of experimenting on possibility of having an AI CEO as well. The world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when NetDragon Websoft appointed an AI program named Tang Yu as it's CEO. This AI-powered virtual humanoid robot was entrusted with supporting decision-making for the company's daily operations aiming to 'leapfrog operational efficiency to a new level'. Similarly, a Polish drinks company garnered attention by appointing Mika, the world's first AI human-like robot CEO designed to lead critical projects & drive company growth. Even if AI could fully replicate a CEO's job, it faces ethical, regulatory, societal & trust challenges hindering it's mainstream adoption. Clear laws & regulations governing AI in leadership roles are lacking, creating ambiguity over legal responsibility in AI-driven decision-making. Integrating AI into CEO roles enhances C-suite capabilities, redefining leadership in this digital age. While the human touch remains irreplaceable, the fusion of AI & leadership expertise can usher in a new era of corporate governance where AI acts as a strategic partner in the C-suite. Check out this interesting Forbes article by Sherzod Odilov. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Digital #Tech #Leadership #Innovation

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Before spending your marketing dollars on retail media, take a few minutes to listen to this insightful conversation with Paras Shah. A true expert in digital marketing, Paras shares his hard-earned wisdom on how to make your retail media an investment in growth vs. simply a cost on your P&L. Check out the link below to hear the conversation for yourself. Link: https://lnkd.in/gGm8ZbJQ

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AI is revolutionizing business, but only 25% of companies successfully turn experiments into measurable impact. BCG’s insights highlight what sets AI leaders apart—and it’s not just about algorithms and tech. The real key? A people-centered approach: 🔹 10% on algorithms 🔹 20% on technology and data 🔹 70% on people and processes What separates AI leaders from the rest? 1️⃣ Bold targets and ambitious investments 2️⃣ A focus on fewer, high-impact initiatives for greater ROI 3️⃣ Transforming core business functions with AI—not just support areas From marketing and finance to sales and risk management, forward-thinking organizations are building AI-powered, future-ready teams to reshape critical operations and unlock up to 50% efficiency gains. If you're looking to harness AI to its full potential, focus on the fundamentals of people and processes. Learn more from BCG’s guide to transforming with AI: https://lnkd.in/eR3cYftT

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Ever notice how the most impactful leaders aren't the ones clutching the "How to Be a Global Leader" handbook? 🤔 At Right Brain Thinking International, we're done with the surface-level leadership talk. That's why I'm proud to bring you "Breaking Barriers in Diplomacy" with Senior UN Advisor and Global Women’s Peace Ambassador Professor. Shabnam Delfani, PhD, MSc. Held in Mayfair, London (9am, 11th Feb 2025) and hosted by the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce - this free power event showcases the nuanced & hidden remaining 5% of key success factors that actually determines success at at national and global level. Special appearances from our Chairman, Olympic legend Derek Redmond OLY. (yeah, the guy who redefined what human spirit means) and CEO powerhouse Mijal Raja. And of course, I'll be there too, making sure we keep it real. While everyone's chasing the obvious 95% - ie those "best practices" and "shiny global leadership frameworks that I learnt on my MBA" - the real game-changers understand that true influence lives in the subtle dynamics that nobody talks about. This event is a masterclass in wielding soft power across cultures, whether you're navigating UN corridors, steering an NGO through crisis, or architecting corporate strategy across continents. The thing is: We're living in an era where traditional power structures are being rewritten daily. While everyone else is still reading last year's playbook, we're writing tomorrow's rules. Prof. Delfani isn't here to make you feel good - she's sharing raw insights navigating the United Nations, parliamentary halls, and global boardrooms. This is real-world diplomacy, unfiltered and uncensored. Only 40 seats available - because transformation doesn't happen in a conference hall of 500 nodding heads. Worth clearing your calendar for if you're serious about understanding how modern power actually works. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eq_-YSjp or simply reply in the comments that you’d like to attend and I’ll register your interest #BreakingBarriers #LeadershipEvolution #GlobalInfluence #PowerDynamics #SoftPower #RightBrainThinking

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Fascinating discussion on how Brand AI models will reinvent the way marketers create business value. Thanks to Enza Iannopollo, Hamzah Khan, B2B-I and the team at Forrester for the invite. And for the foodies out there, I can now recommend the Chimichurri steak at Christopher's.

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As generative AI continues to evolve worldwide, the initial excitement appears to be giving way to more practical applications and long-term strategies. An interesting article by Prof. Christian Stadler explores what’s on the horizon for AI as the hype settles.

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As a data strategy nerd, I found this article particularly insightful, offering the perspective of a leading #CPG marketer, Colgate-Palmolive, who is placing consumer and customer #data at the core of their #marketing #strategy and #tactics. 1. Collecting & Prioritizing First-Party Data: Colgate-Palmolive has redesigned its digital properties and apps to prioritize the collection of first-party data, such as email addresses and user consent. This approach not only reduces their reliance on third-party data but also aligns with evolving data privacy regulations and mitigates risk. 2. Quality Over Quantity: The company highlights the importance of collecting high-quality, declarative, deterministic data. By focusing on data that is intentionally gathered to provide personalized and valuable content. Colgate-Palmolive avoids the pitfalls of amassing large quantities of data without clear purpose, as demonstrated by their Hill’s pet food brand. 3. Investing in the Right Tools: Colgate-Palmolive is building a robust data infrastructure, including a customer data platform (CDP) and a customized martech stack. This investment ensures that the data collected is well-organized, effectively managed, and utilized across various channels. By doing so, they aim to achieve a unified view of the customer, enabling more personalized and impactful marketing strategies. Safe controlled data collaboration (#cleanroom) will be key when they activate and measure their advertising. 4. Future-Proofing: This first-party data strategy is designed to future-proof their marketing efforts. Instead of viewing the decline of third-party cookies as a challenge, Colgate-Palmolive sees it as an opportunity to strengthen direct relationships with consumers and better position their brand against direct-to-consumer (DTC) competitors. #datacollaboration #contentpersonalization #personalization #DigitalAdvertising #DigitalMarketing #CDP #Privacy https://lnkd.in/gmbVi-9P

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The second annual survey shows pharma is making progress, but still has a long way to go to digitally enable the marketing function. Over the years, biopharma companies have gone to great lengths to transform themselves digitally. They’ve onboarded serious technology, made eight-figure investments and hired scores of subject matter experts. However, as counterintuitive as it may seem, those in the marketing and commercial ranks say the industry has yet to make major gains on the digital transformation front. Data from the second annual MM+M/Publicis Health Pharma Marketing Transformation Survey backs up what industry leaders told MM+M. Salil Kallianpur https://lnkd.in/gDF8c2jP

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"With the advent of Gen AI, some of those angles have been opened up. What this can do is help to drive the whole aspect of speed, not just from a content review and approval process but also in other areas, such as content authoring and content assembly. It'll definitely improve the whole aspect of content optimization because it can do it much more consistently, much faster, and much more reliably." Leapfrogging on content authoring, assembly, optimization and delivery is now possible with the right set of Gen AI capabilities! Listen to this fascinating discussion between Anurag Thakore and Marc A. Valdiviezo on Content transformation and GenAI readiness here: https://lnkd.in/eZC7bYd6 #GenAI #commercial #contentfactory #modularcontent 

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Thoughts on this? >> Equity Inflows Dip After Two-Month Surge As Small-, Mid- And Large Cap Flows Decline >> Comment below! >>> lqventures.com #digitalhealth #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #IoT #healthtech #AI #industry40 #mhealth

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