Executive Circle Podcast

In the fourth and final episode of our mini-series, Adam Spearing, Head of AI Innovation for EMEA at ServiceNow, explores the transformative potential of agentic AI. Adam breaks down the concept of AI systems communicating and collaborating, enabling organisations to move from reactive operations to predictive, streamlined processes. 

Highlighting real-world applications, Adam discusses how agentic AI and tools like Knowledge Graphs can personalise employee experiences, optimise resource allocation, and identify unknown inefficiencies. He emphasises the critical role of governance, strategy, and employee empowerment in unlocking AI’s potential, while also addressing the challenges of integrating AI across a multigenerational workforce. 

With a focus on fostering innovation from all levels of an organisation, this episode is an essential listen for executives looking to capitalise on AI-driven transformation and prepare for the future of work in 2025 and beyond. 

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In this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE Podcast, host Kat Finch delves into the world of digital innovation with Paul Mukherjee, CTO of Defra. Since joining in early 2024, Mukherjee has been steering the digital transformation of the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, addressing challenges like legacy systems and data silos while seizing opportunities presented by AI and technology. 

Mukherjee shares Defra’s AI strategy, highlighting its potential in areas like customer service chatbots, satellite-driven environmental monitoring, and streamlining ministerial correspondence. He emphasizes the importance of responsible AI adoption, balancing sustainability concerns with productivity gains. The conversation explores how AI can enable predictive analytics, hyper-automation, and entirely new policy outcomes, envisioning a future where technology drives innovation and delivers real value. 

Tune in to discover actionable insights on how technology leaders can align digital tools with strategic objectives to create transformative change. 

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In this episode of our podcast mini-series, we explore the transformational potential of generative AI. Adam Spearing, Head of AI Innovation at ServiceNow, shares his insights on why AI must be a board-level priority, how to balance short-term wins with long-term strategy, and the critical role of governance and ethics in successful AI adoption. 

Highlighting the importance of an AI operating model, Adam explains how organisations can leverage a portfolio of AI tools to drive efficiencies across areas like customer service, supply chain, and HR while empowering employees to focus on innovation. He also explores how AI can reveal hidden opportunities through advanced analytics, sparking meaningful change. 

This episode offers practical advice and visionary perspectives for CIOs and business leaders seeking to navigate the rapid pace of AI innovation and harness its potential to reshape their organisations. 

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In this episode, Andy Baynes, former Apple, Next and Google Executive, and CEO and co-founder of GT Life Sciences, shares his journey from Silicon Valley innovator to leader in AI and data science.

We explore the challenges and opportunities of working with massive datasets, the critical need for robust data strategies, and how AI is reshaping healthcare—like democratising MRI access and improving early diagnoses. Andy also delves into the evolving role of design in AI, from intuitive user interfaces to choreographing seamless experiences across industries.

Discover how the fusion of data, design, and AI is driving transformative change in healthcare, technology, and beyond.

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In this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE podcast, we speak with Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, globally respected technologist, head of No.10 Downing Street's Incubator for AI and Chief Analyst at the Cabinet Office.

In a fascinating conversation, Laura makes the case for AI in the public sector, to help enhance front line service delivery and improve interdepartmental collaboration and operational efficiencies; all with the ambition of making government departments more responsive, considered and 'human' in their interactions with the public and other stakeholders. 

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In this episode of the ServiceNow Executive Circle podcast, Gina Gill, Chief Strategy Officer at the Governments Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), discusses how technology transformation offers organisations a unique opportunity to reevaluate and realign their strategic vision, values, and employee skill sets. Gill highlights the need for a unified digital vision across departments and the removal of barriers like outdated funding models and lack of incentives for collaboration.

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Unlocking the full potential of AI and automation is no longer about streamlining tasks — it's about reimagining entire processes. That’s why global information services company Experian is transforming the way it serves customers, through a comprehensive strategy that touches every aspect of operations.

In this episode we sit down with Sally Anne Hicks, Global VP of Automation at Experian, to learn how the organisation is taking automation beyond task-level improvements. Tune in for insights around how to identify AI use cases for adding value to operations — from accelerating software delivery to enabling one-click customer onboarding — all as part of a holistic approach.

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As business processes and customer needs evolve, one-time digital transformation is no longer enough. That’s why Smart CT, a leading IT services provider, is on a continual journey of growth and change to remain at the forefront of its industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Morgan, CEO of Smart CT, to find out how the organisation has redefined the concept of digital transformation. From setting KPIs for continuous improvement to celebrating employee-driven enhancements, tune in for practical examples of making constant innovation a company-wide culture.

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Mitie is one of the UK’s leading facilities management and strategic outsourcing firms, delivering services anywhere from schools, to hospitals, transport hubs and commercial spaces. But as these environments — and the people in them — constantly change, Mitie needs to stay one step ahead. 

That’s why, in this episode, we speak to Anindya Biswas, Chief Product Officer at Mitie, to find out how the business is using technologies like AI to soup up operational efficiency — and, ultimately, provide exceptional value for employees and customers across the UK. 

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In this latest podcast, we talk with Kelley Steven-Waiss, Chief Transformation Officer at ServiceNow on the launch of her latest book “Valley Girls: Lessons From Female Founders in the Silicon Valley and Beyond”. The book sheds light on the challenges faced by women founders, providing insights into their journeys, successes, and the path forward. 

Kelley's personal journey, coupled with the stories from her book, paints a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs that female founders encounter in the tech industry. Underscored by International Women's Day 2024, this podcast will address the urgent need for greater inclusivity, diversity, and support for women in the workplace. 

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