EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 43 MIN
Boards & C-Suites: AI’s Transformative Impact on Global Leadership
from INSEAD AI
Enjoy this timely INSEAD AI event with Fawad Bajwa (INSEAD MBA), Global AI practice and Global Operations Transformation practice lead at Russell Reynolds Associates.As AI reshapes the foundations of business, leadership, and governance, Fawad and his team advise the world’s top companies on how to respond. From the boardroom to the C-suite, new questions are emerging: Who is equipped to lead through systemic change? What does an AI-ready organization look like? And how do you build trust and resilience while moving fast?This is a rare chance to hear from one of the world’s top leadership advisors at the intersection of AI, strategy, and governance.---🔍 What We Cover:The New Rules of Leadership: Why traditional leadership models are being rewritten—and what comes nextBoard & Executive Readiness in the AI Era: Insights from Russell Reynolds' proprietary frameworks like the AI Quotient, Systems View, and Responsible AI PrinciplesShaping Trustworthy Transformation: How companies and leaders can build systems that are ethical, human-centered, and future-readyLive Q&A: Ask Fawad anything—from board positioning to the traits of transformational leadership---🎯 Why Watch:Learn how top boards and CEOs are preparing for the age of intelligent systemsUnderstand the mindsets and capabilities that define next-generation leadershipGet practical guidance for positioning yourself at the intersection of AI, strategy, and governance🗓️ Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from someone advising the world’s top leaders on what’s next—and how to be ready for it.Participants:Fawad Bajwa is a Managing Director and Partner at Russell Reynolds Associates, where he leads the Global AI practice and global Operations Transformation practices. He advises boards, CEOs, CHROs, and COOs on leadership and succession across sectors including tech, life sciences, and financial services. An INSEAD MBA from the Class of 12D, Fawad also started his career as a robotics engineer and later worked as a consultant at Deloitte and Kearney on strategy, transformation, and M&A. He remains active in alumni mentorship and board leadership.Fawad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fawadbajwa/Robert Maciejko is a co-founder of the INSEAD AI Community (alum-led). He has authored 200+ articles on AI. Robert previously held senior leadership roles at McKinsey, BCG, and Oliver Wyman, and worked at IBM and on early AI implementations with American Express.Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciejko/Fabio Valle is a co-founder of the INSEAD AI Community (alum-led) and holds an MBA from INSEAD. He has a strong background in GTM and growth strategy and currently serves as VP of Growth at Horsa. His experience includes roles at Gartner, Eutelsat, and McKinsey.Fabio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiovallemba/---#ai #insead #inseadai #RussellReynolds #artificialintelligence #aiandboards
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Enjoy this timely INSEAD AI event with Fawad Bajwa (INSEAD MBA), Global AI practice and Global Operations Transformation practice lead at Russell Reynolds Associates.As AI reshapes the foundations of business, leadership, and governance, Fawad and his team advise the world’s top companies on how to respond. From the boardroom to the C-suite, new questions are emerging: Who is equipped to lead through systemic change? What does an AI-ready organization look like? And how do you build trust and resilience while moving fast?This is a rare chance to hear from one of the world’s top leadership advisors at the intersection of AI, strategy, and governance.---🔍 What We Cover:The New Rules of Leadership: Why traditional leadership models are being rewritten—and what comes nextBoard & Executive Readiness in the AI Era: Insights from Russell Reynolds' proprietary frameworks like the AI Quotient, Systems View, and Responsible AI PrinciplesShaping Trustworthy Transformation: How companies and leaders can build systems that are ethical, human-centered, and future-readyLive Q&A: Ask Fawad anything—from board positioning to the traits of transformational leadership---🎯 Why Watch:Learn how top boards and CEOs are preparing for the age of intelligent systemsUnderstand the mindsets and capabilities that define next-generation leadershipGet practical guidance for positioning yourself at the intersection of AI, strategy, and governance🗓️ Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from someone advising the world’s top leaders on what’s next—and how to be ready for it.Participants:Fawad Bajwa is a Managing Director and Partner at Russell Reynolds Associates, where he leads the Global AI practice and global Operations Transformation practices. He advises boards, CEOs, CHROs, and COOs on leadership and succession across sectors including tech, life sciences, and financial services. An INSEAD MBA from the Class of 12D, Fawad also started his career as a robotics engineer and later worked as a consultant at Deloitte and Kearney on strategy, transformation, and M&A. He remains active in alumni mentorship and board leadership.Fawad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fawadbajwa/Robert Maciejko is a co-founder of the INSEAD AI Community (alum-led). He has authored 200+ articles on AI. Robert previously held senior leadership roles at McKinsey, BCG, and Oliver Wyman, and worked at IBM and on early AI implementations with American Express.Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciejko/Fabio Valle is a co-founder of the INSEAD AI Community (alum-led) and holds an MBA from INSEAD. He has a strong background in GTM and growth strategy and currently serves as VP of Growth at Horsa. His experience includes roles at Gartner, Eutelsat, and McKinsey.Fabio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiovallemba/---#ai #insead #inseadai #RussellReynolds #artificialintelligence #aiandboards
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