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Transformers Podcast

IBM
IBM
Digital Transformation
Transformation
Business Transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Tech Transformation
CIO
Open Source
Technology
Progressive Overload
Boston Consulting Group
Large Language Models
Salesforce
AI Transformation
Cloud Technology
Open Source Software
CTO
Cleveland Clinic
Healthcare IT
AI In Healthcare

Information is everywhere. For businesses, information is everything. The roles of CIOs, CTOs and other transformative leaders have evolved to impact all areas of business, from employee experience and digital labor to product development and the customer experience.

Hosted by Ann Funai, CIO and VP of Business Platforms Transformation at IBM, Transformers the podcast takes you behind the scenes ... more

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Tax is a business game changer. Yes, really.

What happens when tax meets cutting-edge technology like AI? Transformation. 

In this episode of Transformers, host Ann Funai is joined by Martin Fiore, EY Americas Vice Chair – Tax, and Kanthi Morrissey... more

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Ann Funai welcomes Miha Kralj, CTO of IBM Consulting’s Microsoft practice, to explore how AI is reshaping enterprise technology. From digital workers and agentic AI to shifting talent pipelines and evolving software roles, this episode dives into the... more

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Cyber threats aren’t a matter of “if”—they’re a matter of “when.” In this episode of Transformers, Ann Funai sits down with Mike Gowen, Chief Revenue Officer at Celerity, to explore how sales, cybersecurity and AI are converging—and what executives m... more

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In this powerful episode of Transformers, Ann Funai sits down with Dr. Michelle Barry, PhD, CEO and co-founder of CTI LifeHealth to explore how her team is revolutionizing healthcare for underserved communities across the globe. From rural Africa to ... more

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Miha Kralj
Chief Technology Officer for IBM Consulting's Microsoft practice.
IBM
Episode: Humans, partnerships & AI agents: Is your enterprise ready?
Mike Gowen
Chief Revenue Officer of Celerity
Celerity
Episode: AI & cyber resilience: What every C-Suite must know
Michelle Barry
CEO and co-founder at CTI Life Health
CTI Life Health
Episode: Data Sovereignty & AI: Scaling Health Equity with Digital Innovation
Barbra Sainsurin
CMO of Anthropologie and experienced marketer
Anthropologie
Episode: Inside B2C Marketing with Barbra Sainsurin of Anthropologie Group
Frank Sweeney
CIO at the Arizona Department of Child Safety
Arizona DCS
Episode: AI for good, with Frank Sweeney, CIO, Arizona DCS
Amala Duggirala
Head of Digital Data and Technology at USAA
USAA
Episode: Transforming legacy at scale, with Amala Duggirala, USAA
David Tan
CTO of CrushBank
CrushBank
Episode: Choosing models and transforming mindsets with David Tan, CTO, CrushBank
Nonie Sethi
Partner at Boston Consulting Group, specializing in transformation practices.
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Navigating transformation traps with Nonie Sethi, Partner, BCG
Sarah Hatchett
SVP and CIO at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: Sarah Hatchett, SVP & CIO of Cleveland Clinic

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Ann Funai
CIO and Vice President of Business Platform Transformation at IBM. Host of the Transformers Podcast, exploring the roles and challenges faced by transformative leaders in business.

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Navigating transformation traps with Nonie Sethi, Partner, BCG
Q: Why do you see transformations fail?
Transformations fail often due to a lack of a clear case for change, not engaging the right people, and insufficient management bandwidth.
Navigating transformation traps with Nonie Sethi, Partner, BCG
Q: How do you think of value creation now?
Value creation comes from preparing, building, and embedding the transformation with clear definitions at each stage.
Data Sovereignty & AI: Scaling Health Equity with Digital Innovation
Q: What are the challenges related to implementing AI in underserved communities?
Michelle explains that there is resistance to AI due to privacy concerns and the misuse of data. It's crucial to ensure that data is used to empower communities rather than against them.
Data Sovereignty & AI: Scaling Health Equity with Digital Innovation
Q: How does your academic background bring you to this place?
Michelle discusses how her PhD in medical and cultural anthropology helps her understand and listen to cultural norms, bridging ancient wisdom with new technologies.
Sarah Hatchett, SVP & CIO of Cleveland Clinic
Q: What skills do you think are essential now or will be needed going forward?
Core skills are adaptability, collaboration, and emotional intelligence, which are critical in the dynamic healthcare technology landscape.

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5. Frank Sweeney
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