James Bell Data Enablement and Operations Director AI Ethicist, Artificial Intelligence Risk and Governance, News Corp, Dow Jones, KPMG

In this thought-provoking episode of The Impact Room, Perry Fletcher, Practice Lead Planning, AI Analytics and Insight sits down with James Bell, a technology leader with over two decades of experience in IT, AI, and data analytics. Formerly Data Enablement and Operations Director at News Corp, James has also held influential roles at Dow Jones and KPMG, shaping strategies in AI risk, governance, and innovation. James shares his journey from leading AI initiatives to debating Google on the global stage about the future of AI. He offers valuable insights into the commoditisation of AI, the importance of governance, and how organisations can reduce manual burdens while adopting transformative technologies. Hear how James used AI tools to upscale old travel footage into a stunning 4K short film, blending technology and creativity in a unique way. Quote from James Bell: "AI offers unprecedented opportunities, but true success lies in pairing innovation with governance and putting people at the centre of the process." This episode is perfect for business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intersection of AI, data, and strategic leadership. Listen now on The Impact Room! Prefer to Watch? You can see the full video here: https://youtu.be/TJXWGgpSLCc Douglas Jackson can be found here. https://www.douglas-jackson.com/ Connect with James here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjbell/ #AI #DataAnalytics #Leadership #JamesBell #Innovation #Podcast #TechLeadership #TheImpactRoom The Impact Room from Douglas Jackson  Hear from Chief Customer Officers, Chief Data Officers, CEOs, COOs, Director of Customer Experience, Customer Success Directors, Managing Directors and Diversity and CX Advocates in this podcast designed to help inspire and share lived experiences, offering sound advice for personal and career development.