The 10 Influential Leaders Shaping the Future of Tech, 2024 July2024

Leadership is not a person or a position.

Futuristic Tech Leadership ‘ echnology leadership is shaped by visionary individuals who transcend traditional boundaries and redefine the possibilities of innovation. T These influential leaders possess a unique blend of strategic foresight, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of societal impact. At the forefront, these leaders navigate the complex intersection of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and biotechnology. They drive their organizations towards transformative breakthroughs, leveraging technology not just for profitability but also for societal good. Ethical stewardship is a cornerstone of their leadership as they navigate the ethical dilemmas inherent in technology development. These leaders prioritize transparency, accountability, and responsible use of data, setting standards that resonate across industries. Their leadership extends beyond technological innovation; they champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations and across the tech sector. They understand that diverse perspectives foster innovation and drive sustainable growth. In 2024, these influential leaders continue to inspire and shape the future of tech, steering their organizations towards resilience. Their ability to anticipate trends, adapt to change, and foster a culture of innovation ensures that they remain at the forefront of technological advancements, influencing not only the present but also the trajectory of tomorrow's tech industry. Editor’s Editor’s Jamie Cason Desk Desk

Contents ShhSriram 08 Innovating Advanced Semiconductor and Materials Science S T O Profiles Amitkumar Shrivastava Pioneering Transforma?ons in 14 Technology C O V ER Y Nilesh Jadhav Olivier Gomez Guiding Businesses Through Implemen?ng Sustainable Technologies 22 26 Transforma?on for Posi?ve Impact Rich Farrell Sophie Goossens Shaping the Future of Copyright Driving Technology Roadmaps in 30 38 and Technology the Asia-Pacific Region Articles Emerging Technologies Strategies for Success 34 Shaping the Future of Industry The Art of Tech Leadership 18

CREDITS T L S Merry D'Souza Editor-in-Chief James Taylor Deputy Editor Jamie Carlson Executive Editor Anish Miller Assistant Editor Company Name Featured Person Brief David King Visualizer Amitkumar is a visionary and a thought leader in AI, serving as Art & Design Director Reva Adams Amitkumar Shrivastava Fujitsu Asia Pacific the Head of Artificial Intelligence Unit India at Fujitsu. He holds The Silicon Leaders Excellence in The Spotlight Head, Artificial Associate Designer www.fujitsu.com Dave Stonis the prestigious title of Fujitsu Fellow, an honor held by just 18 Intelligence Unit, India individuals. Senior Sales Manager James Saw Andrew is a cloud technology leader, Microsoft MVP, speaker, Marketing Manager Andrew Welch John Matthew Cloud Lighthouse CTO + Founder published author, and regular writer of essays and white papers CloudLight.house Patrick Beretta Technical Head + Cloud Strategist on cloud technology. Sandy Madison SME-SMO Executive Ashish drives business outcomes by engaging stakeholder, Business Development Manager Dave Morgan Ashish Sharma product, and technical teams across multiple levels, including Tech Mahindra Chief Operating CXOs, within teams, with customer delivery, and with business David, Joe www.techmahindra.com Sales Executives Officer : Tech Mahindra stakeholders. Business Development Executives Steve, Simon David Reid Digital Marketing Manager Dominique T. David is a unique business and technology leader with a proven NOV Chief Technology Officer record of eliminating large corporate inefficiencies & building Research Analyst www.nov.com and Chief Marketing Frank Adams effective, dynamic communities that deliver the impossible. Officer of NOV Circulation Manager Robert Brown Nilesh Jadhav With over 20 years of experience in the field of clean energy Database Management Stella Andrew Head, Energy Performance and decarbonization, Nilesh is a passionate champion of Siemens & Sustainability, Smart Technology Consultant accelerating the net-zero transition for organizations and David Stokes www.siemens.com Infrastructure-RSS, communities. ASEAN/APAC Olivier is a Co-Founder and CEO at IAC.ai - Automation & AI IAC.ai - Automation Olivier Gomez contact@thesiliconleaders.com delivered, an organization recognized as a global expert and Co-Founder and & AI delivered pioneer in the field of Automation and AI. CEO iac.ai July, 2024 Rich collaborates with customers to help plan their cloud, Rich Farrell multi-cloud, and hybrid-cloud strategies and advises on data Eaton Corporation Asia-Pacific Regional Follow us on www.eaton.com center building best practices, cybersecurity needs, cloud Director - Digitalization & Data Centre Business industry trends, and sustainability. https://www.facebook.com/TheSiliconLeaders/ As a science and research leader, Sharath has led and coordinated Science & a $60 million multi-user, inter-disciplinary research facility and is Sharath Sriram Technology Australia currently leading medical device prototyping and scale-up President We are also available on : scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au manufacturing initiatives. Sophie is a copyright and technology lawyer fluent in both Copyright © 2024 The Silicon Leaders, All rights reserved. The content and common law systems and civil law systems of copyright, Reed Smith LLP Sophie Goossens images used in this magazine should not be reproduced or transmitted in any combining academic knowledge with regulatory experience in the www.reedsmith.com Partner form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or entertainment, media, and technology sectors. otherwise, without prior permission from The Silicon Leaders. Reprint rights remain solely with The Silicon Leaders. As the Chief Technology Officer at Trust Bank Singapore, one Srinivas Patil of the world's fastest-growing digital banks, Srinivas spearheads Trust Bank Singapore Chief Technology www.trustbank.sg our journey in revolutionizing the banking industry through Officer cutting-edge cloud-native technologies.

COVER STORY Shh Sriram Innovating Advanced Semiconductor and Materials Science Sharath Sriram Sharath Sriram RMIT University and Science & Technology Australia Bridging Research Commercialization! he field of advanced semiconductor and materials T science is reforming modern technology, driving significant advancements in various applications such as electronics, energy conversion, and medical devices. This industry is His work focuses focused on developing new materials on wearables and technologies that enhance the efficiency and functionality of electronic and point-of- devices, making them more powerful, care diagnostics, flexible, and efficient. Innovations in this field are crucial for the progress of ensuring these wearable technology, medical groundbreaking diagnostics, and sustainable energy technologies are solutions, which are vital in improving everyday life and specialized scalable and applications. manufacturable. Sharath Sriram, a Professor renowned for his contributions to this innovative field, is leading the charge of these innovations. With a passion for

The 10 Influenn?al Leaders Shaping theuture of Tech, 2024 COVER STORY technology that began in his early studies in India, Sharath pursued advanced education in semiconductor chip design and fabrication in Melbourne, Australia. His academic journey led him to a PhD focused on creating materials that efficiently convert His leadership pressure into electrical energy, driven by approach is based on a fundamental goal of enhancing lives through technology. This vision has three elements: clear guided his extensive research into new strategy, developing materials, electronic designs, and sensing team members, and technologies to improve healthcare and quality of life. trust. RMIT University and Science & Technology Australia have been crucial platforms for Sharath’s groundbreaking work. At this institution, he has developed a robust portfolio of In Melbourne, Australia, a unique flexible electronics, conductometric postgraduate program in semiconductor biosensors, and innovative chip design and fabrication attracted manufacturing techniques. His work him. Through the program, the focuses on wearables and point-of-care opportunity to work in a cleanroom and diagnostics, ensuring these make devices, deposit materials, and go groundbreaking technologies are down to the atomic scale to change the scalable and manufacturable. Through material properties and device functions close collaboration with industry got him hooked. partners, Sharath has successfully bridged the gap between cutting-edge Based on his fundamental value of research and practical applications, making lives better using technology, he making significant strides in the field of pursued a PhD in creating materials that advanced semiconductor and materials are the most efficient at converting science. pressure into electrical energy. The vision was to gather energy from blood Let’s explore Sharath’s strategic pressure variations to power implantable leadership approach to technological electronics and sensors. transformations: That has been the foundation of Exploring New Materials for exploring new materials, electronic Efficient Energy Conversion designs, and sensing technologies that instrument and from those within our semiconductor-based conductometric understand processes they would readily With any initiative, the long-term goal or help understand the human body better, Sharath found technology intriguing, bodies to those around us (and those we biosensors, and bespoke manufacturing adopt, and they designed their legacy the initiative leaves are the most aid better living and aging, and develop and the opportunities to make lives rarely interact with). Defining areas of techniques. Their focus is on wearables infrastructure on that basis. important aspects that inspire him. He personalized medical technologies with a better—not just easier—were very focus based on their expertise was the and point-of-care diagnostics (in vitro does not enjoy short-term wins. The focus on prevention. motivating. He grew up and did his early first key challenge. diagnostics). Sustaining Bold Initiatives through ability to imagine the potential of an studies in India at a time when everyone Trust and Delivery initiative, make it tangible into a five-year Innovation in Wearable and Point-of- was going into information technology Based on their electronics and The other challenge is to ensure strategy, and be able to define this Care Diagnostics roles. He was keen to make and design semiconductor expertise, they developed everything developed can scale to His leadership approach is based on strategy with clarity and depth on a the electronics that run the code they a strong portfolio of devices and patents manufacturing. They worked closely three elements: a clear strategy, single page is key. This lets people Medical devices encompass a vast range, write, as he felt that would be vital and in stretchable and flexible electronics, with many manufacturing partners to developing team members, and trust. understand if that strategy aligns with from the smallest device to the largest transformational.

COVER STORY their values and participate Nurturing Growth in the Science and significant. Working with peak science Advice for Aspiring Researchers wholeheartedly. Technology Sector and technology organizations, they can engage regularly and constructively to His advice to early- and mid-career Doing anything ambitious is going to In his opinion, “when working in advanced influence policy. He believes, “When you researchers aspiring to make an impact rely on a team of motivated people. technologies, we have the privilege to see what experience the positive impact of being able to in nanoelectronics, sensors, or medical Developing team members becomes the opportunities are on the horizon. We can also change policy, funding mechanisms, or eligibility technologies is to reflect on the values biggest activity over doing specific work. see how this is going to change how we live and rules, it is inspiration to do more.” that drive them and stay true to them. Success personally Giving them opportunities to take risks, the related social and economic impact on and professionally fail safely by providing security, and society.” He got involved in policy through the In his view, “being an early- and mid-career for him is quite enhance their networks and growth Early- and Mid-Career Researcher researcher is really challenging, as many aspects leads to success. “Alongside this, the developments rely on people. Forum of the Australian Academy of of life and career are outside one’s control. simple—he should Ensuring the sector supports people’s growth Science. He used that experience at However, being true to why one got into research enjoy, value, and He trusts them to do their best and to and opportunities and keeps trained people Science & Technology Australia, the is important, as only that gives long-term make the best use of resources and within the system is important to ensuring peak body representing all science, satisfaction, as performance goal posts will see the benefit of opportunities. This does not always successful outcomes.” technology, engineering, and always keep shifting.” anything he is work out, and the challenges that arise mathematics societies (and through can be demoralizing. However, without His work in science policy advocacy is them, 225,000 STEM professionals). “Another trait that complements values is doing. operating on trust and the ability of based on these two elements. Having served as STA’s Policy Chair for generosity. The way research works has pitted people to deliver, bold initiatives cannot four years, he has the honor of being people against each other, whereas collaboration, be sustained. In Australia, access to Parliamentarians the current President. sharing, and supporting get us much further.” to have a job, contribute effectively to and members of the public service is discussions, and approach problem- From Research to solving differently. Commercialization not just easier. Technology can ensure Staying Abreast of Research we can truly make prevention better The ability to create or translate than cure. innovative technologies is underpinned Being in research, the rate of by cutting-edge research. This research publications makes it hard to stay He would love to use the power and is what creates the technology pipeline. abreast. Moreover, the volume of potential of electronics and sensors to information available and the variable keep people out of hospitals, help them His team tries to split both activities into quality of the content make it age better and live healthier, and equal halves. Pursuing fundamental challenging to separate the wheat from dramatically improve access to research and related patents that would the chaff. healthcare for remote or low- be the technology used in 10–20 years socioeconomic communities. while creating rapid solutions for the While following stories that appear in Defining Success needs of the market or their industry magazines and key scientific outlets, they partners to commercialize products in find networking to be the best way to Success, personally and professionally, for me is 3–7 years. understand emerging trends. People are quite simple – I should enjoy, value, and see the T L more willing to speculate boldly, which benefit of anything I am doing. S Promoting Inclusive Contribution in can help challenge and refine strategies. R&D Improving Healthcare Access In R&D, one can never predict where His long-term vision is to ensure that the next idea will come from. Most of technology is used to make lives better, the biggest discoveries in the world have been serendipitous. Giving everyone the opportunity to contribute without barriers is very important. This includes opportunities

The 10 Influenn?al Leaders Shaping theuture of Tech, 2024 Profile Amitkumar Shriva?ava Pioneering Transformations in Technology Ethical leadership he technology industry stands within the electronics department of the Amitkumar played a pivotal role in ensures that as a cornerstone of modern railways sparked his initial curiosity. This establishing the AI team at Fujitsu India, T innovation, continuously interest was further ignited by the movie which has since evolved into a beacon technological pushing the boundaries of what is “Takedown,” which introduced him to of AI talent within Fujitsu Global, solutions are robust, possible and reshaping the way we live, the mysteries and potential of making significant contributions to the work, and interact with the world. In this technology. During his first year at company’s operations. responsible, and dynamic landscape, individuals with a university, Amitkumar found himself passion for technology and a captivated by the Linux and Unix black In recognition of his outstanding society.““ aligned with the commitment to driving positive change screens. This fascination prompted him technical prowess and leadership skills, evolving needs of play a crucial role in shaping the future to install OpenBSD as the default Amitkumar was appointed a Global of the industry. operating system on his first desktop Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer in 2021 computer, an endeavor that proved both and elevated to the prestigious title of Amitkumar Shrivastava, a challenging and enlightening, ultimately Fujitsu Fellow in 2022. These accolades distinguished figure in technology solidifying his passion for computer are bestowed upon individuals who leadership, has made significant science. Engaging in ethical hacking demonstrate exceptional technical contributions to the advancement of the during this period honed his technical acumen and leadership abilities, serving field. Holding esteemed titles such as skills and fostered a keen interest in as ambassadors for the company and Global Fujitsu Distinguished patterns and systems analysis. contributing significantly to Fujitsu’s Engineer and Fujitsu Fellow, his strategic growth areas. Today, he expertise and leadership have propelled His affinity for chess introduced him to leverages his expertise to benefit Fujitsu him to the forefront of the industry, game theory and strategic decision- across various initiatives. where he continues to drive innovation making, concepts pivotal to artificial and inspire others to excel. intelligence (AI). This convergence of Amitkumar’s technology journey, At the helm of Fujitsu, a renowned interests naturally led him into machine characterized by curiosity and technology company known for its learning and AI, where he began to continuous learning, serves as a cutting-edge solutions and commitment recognize their potential for broader testament to how a passion for to excellence, Amitkumar leads with a application and impact. technology can evolve into a catalyst for vision to harness the power of transformative change within a global technology for societal impact. Through The transition from an enthusiast to a enterprise. leader was a transformative journey his dedication to advancing AI technologies, he exemplifies the marked by both joy and challenges. Early Driven by a commitment to promoting company’s mission to create innovative in his professional career, Amitkumar sustainable and responsible innovation solutions that address real-world focused on automation, data analysis, for social, environmental, and economic challenges and drive sustainable growth. and middleware technology, actively good, Amitkumar aspires to impact participating in production deployments. numerous lives positively. Let’s delve in to learn more: By his fourth year, he assumed leadership responsibilities, guiding a Navigating the Path of Transformative Journey in team through new challenges and Technological Transformation Technology acquiring the nuances of effective leadership. Over time, he progressed to a Amitkumar’s fascination with Amitkumar traces his fascination with technology leadership position, technology ignited at an early age, technology back to his childhood ultimately becoming the Head of AI at recognizing its potential for catalyzing experiences. Observing his father’s work Fujitsu India. improvement. Academic pursuits in www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 14 15

Computer Science and Engineering, within his team. Guided by innovation their personal growth and enhancing the Driving Collaborative Innovation in Advanced Computing, Computational and a forward-thinking mindset, he collective knowledge of the team. AI and Technology Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence recognizes the transformative potential further deepened his interest, guiding of technology, which has been Regular collaboration is another In his approach to collaboration, him toward a career in technology and instrumental in successfully establishing cornerstone of Amitkumar’s innovation Amitkumar actively engages with reinforcing his belief in its an AI team in India. This early initiative strategy. His teams are structured to industry leaders and organizations transformative power. positioned his organization as a pioneer facilitate regular connections where they through multiple high-impact channels. in the field. can discuss and share learnings and best He maintains connections with Recognizing his expertise and leadership practices. This continuous exchange of numerous national industry associations, potential, Amitkumar’s organization Amitkumar’s leadership style prioritizes ideas sparks creativity and builds a actively participating in various national provided him with early opportunities adaptability and team empowerment. supportive community valuing each initiatives. for growth. Currently holding the Creating an environment where team member’s contribution. esteemed titles of Global Fujitsu members are encouraged to take For instance, he offers his expertise as Distinguished Engineer and Fujitsu initiative, engage in open discussion, and Furthermore, Fujitsu celebrates an Advisor for the National AI Fellow within Fujitsu’s global structure, lead projects is paramount. Delegating innovative efforts through initiatives Programme on Skilling Framework. these honors serve as a testament to his tasks and nurturing future leaders are such as the ‘First Penguin Award,’ which Collaborating with industry experts dedication to advancing technology integral aspects of his approach. recognizes individuals who lead and from different organizations, he importance of having a clear, actionable management is vital, and prioritization is leadership on a global scale. Additionally, drawing from lessons implement new ideas first. This serves to contributes to the development of new vision. This vision not only guides crucial: ruthlessly identifying the most learned through observing his mother’s motivate team members to become roles in generative AI, national strategic decisions but also aids in critical tasks and delegating or empathy during childhood, he Throughout his career, Amitkumar has pioneers in their respective fields and occupation standards, and the design of overcoming challenges. It’s crucial to eliminating the rest. Leveraging maintained a steadfast vision of incorporates empathy into his leadership reinforces a culture where innovation is course curriculums and certifications, all remain closely attuned to market trends technology with tools like calendars and technology’s ability to address critical style. These strategies have resulted in acknowledged and rewarded. aimed at shaping the country’s future. and consistently upgrade skills in critical project management apps helps challenges. His focus on emerging notably low attrition rates, reflecting the or emerging areas. optimize one’s schedule. technologies, coupled with an strength and satisfaction of the team Amitkumar’s teams also stay abreast of Amitkumar frequently shares his anticipation of their societal and dynamic. the latest industry innovations and expertise at leading technology and Leadership entails having the courage to Setting clear boundaries around work business impacts, positions him to offer trends. They are encouraged to explore leadership conferences, leveraging these make tough decisions, even those that hours is essential. However, it’s also valuable insights. With recent Guided by these principles, current these new technologies and concepts platforms to establish meaningful defy conventional wisdom. However, important to recognize that sometimes, advancements in generative AI and projects are approached, and strategies through prototypes or suggest them to partnerships that drive technological this decisiveness should be balanced due to unavoidable reasons, work can quantum computing, he envisions for future technological challenges are customers after thorough research. This advancements. Additionally, he serves on with strong emotional intelligence, infringe on personal time. During these significant potential for reshaping the formulated. By combining a strong hands-on approach to emerging the selection panel for the prestigious which enhances communication and periods, the support of family is future. Thus, his journey in technology ethical foundation with proactive and technologies ensures that they are not Industry Association AI Awards, fosters collaboration. It’s essential to invaluable. For instance, apart from leadership continues to evolve, with a innovative actions, Amitkumar ensures merely followers but leaders who identifying and amplifying AI ensure that the diverse perspectives of office work, Amitkumar contributes to focus on harnessing technology for the that technological solutions are robust, effectively apply new ideas. innovations focusing on trust, emerging your team are integral to driving the industry through various activities, betterment of humanity. responsible, and aligned with the technologies, and sustainability. innovation. often requiring him to extend work evolving needs of society. His team has experience in driving hours. His wife’s understanding and Fostering Ethical Leadership in hackathons, participating in workshops Recognized by many reputed Additionally, actively building a assistance enable him to manage these Technology Empowering Teams for Continuous and seminars, and leading sessions. publications as a public figure and professional network and seeking demands without undue stress. This Innovation These activities serve to sharpen their influential voice in technology and AI, mentors for guidance is crucial. These support system is vital for maintaining Amitkumar attributes his core leadership skills and keep them at the forefront of his visibility enhances his ability to relationships can provide invaluable balance and should be acknowledged. principles to his father, a retired railway Amitkumar prioritizes fostering technology. Moreover, they maintain a connect and collaborate effectively with insights and opportunities that accelerate engineer whose dedication to excellence innovation and encouraging creativity robust feedback culture, ensuring other leaders, facilitating collaboration. personal growth. By integrating these Leading by example is essential. and public safety profoundly influenced within his teams with a multifaceted continual learning, sharing, and elements—vision, ongoing learning, Encouraging the team to take breaks him. Upholding the values of strategy. evolution within the team. These collaborations not only broaden emotional intelligence, and and prioritize well-being is crucial. transparency, integrity, and responsibility the collective knowledge but also networking—one can lead effectively Investing in oneself by scheduling time instilled by his father, Amitkumar Firstly, he promotes an environment Through these practices, Amitkumar accelerate the pace of technological and inspire a culture that thrives on for enjoyable activities is also important. emphasizes these principles within his where team members are actively maintains a dynamic environment within progress in meaningful ways. innovation. Remember, a healthy leader is a more professional endeavors. encouraged to engage in research and his team, where creativity is nurtured, effective leader. development. This includes encouraging innovation is a continual pursuit, and Vision, Courage, and Collaboration Balancing Act In his capacity, transparency is a focal the authoring of papers on best everyone is empowered to contribute to point, facilitated through open practices, novel approaches, and the evolving landscape of technology. For aspiring leaders in the tech industry, Maintaining work-life balance requires communication and trust-building significant findings, thus contributing to Amitkumar’s advice revolves around the disciplined effort. Effective time www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 16 17

Strategies for Success The Art ofTech Leadership n the fast-paced world of Leadership in technology also involves technology, leadership isn't just understanding the broader business I about managing people; it's about context. Successful tech leaders align navigating complex landscapes of their strategies with overarching business innovation, market demands, and rapidly goals, ensuring that technological evolving trends. Effective tech leadership advancements contribute directly to the requires a unique blend of technical organization's success. expertise, strategic vision, and interpersonal skills. Vision and Strategy Further, we explore the essential strategies that At the core of effective tech leadership tech leaders must embrace to thrive in today's lies vision. A clear and compelling vision dynamic environment: inspires teams, aligns efforts, and drives innovation. Tech leaders must articulate Understanding the Landscape a vision that not only addresses current challenges but also anticipates future Tech leadership begins with a deep opportunities. understanding of the industry and its trends. Technologies evolve rapidly, and Crafting and executing a strategy is leaders must stay ahead of the curve to equally crucial. This involves setting make informed decisions. This requires clear objectives, prioritizing initiatives, continuous learning and a keen and allocating resources effectively. Tech awareness of emerging technologies, leaders must balance short-term goals market shifts, and competitor strategies. with long-term vision, navigating the www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 18 19

tension between innovation and Effective Communication Ÿ Corporate Social Responsibility: Tech operational stability. leaders play a pivotal role in shaping Clear and effective communication is organizational values and contributing Building High-Performance Teams fundamental to tech leadership. Whether positively to society. articulating a vision, aligning Tech leadership is inherently stakeholders, or resolving conflicts, Conclusion collaborative. Building and nurturing communication shapes organizational high-performance teams is essential for culture and performance. This involves: Tech leadership is a dynamic journey driving innovation and achieving that requires continuous learning, organizational goals. This involves: Ÿ Listening and Empathy: adaptation, and innovation. By Understanding diverse perspectives embracing a strategic vision, nurturing Ÿ Recruitment and Talent fosters collaboration and innovation. high-performance teams, fostering Development: Hiring individuals with Ÿ Transparency and Accountability: innovation, and prioritizing effective diverse skills and perspectives Open communication builds trust and communication, tech leaders can strengthens team capabilities. enhances accountability. navigate the complexities of the industry Investing in talent development Ÿ Storytelling: Crafting narratives that and drive meaningful impact. Ethical ensures that teams remain agile and resonate inspires teams and aligns leadership ensures that technological adaptable. efforts toward common goals. advancements contribute positively to Ÿ Empowerment and Accountability: society while maintaining trust and Empowering teams fosters creativity Managing Change integrity. and initiative. Clear goals and accountability mechanisms ensure In the tech industry, change is constant. In summary, the art of tech leadership that teams remain focused and Tech leaders must navigate disruption lies in combining technical acumen with productive. and ambiguity with resilience and strategic foresight, emotional Ÿ Cultural Leadership: Cultivating a foresight. This involves: intelligence, and ethical stewardship. By culture of trust, transparency, and embracing these strategies, tech leaders collaboration is essential for fostering Ÿ Anticipating Trends: Proactively can position their organizations for innovation. Tech leaders must lead by identifying industry trends and sustained success in an increasingly example, embodying the values they disruptions enables leaders to position interconnected and rapidly evolving wish to instill in their teams. their organizations strategically. world. Ÿ Adaptive Leadership: Flexibility and Embracing Innovation and Agility resilience are essential when navigating change. Tech leaders must Innovation is the lifeblood of pivot quickly and decisively when technology organizations. Tech leaders faced with unexpected challenges. must create an environment that encourages experimentation and risk- Ethical Leadership taking. This involves: Ethical considerations are increasingly Ÿ Promoting a Growth Mindset: important in technology leadership. Encouraging continuous learning and Leaders must navigate ethical dilemmas embracing failure as a learning surrounding data privacy, AI ethics, and opportunity fuels innovation. societal impact. This involves: Ÿ Agility and Adaptability: Tech leaders must navigate uncertainty and change Ÿ Ethical Decision-Making: Balancing with agility. Agile methodologies and innovation with ethical considerations iterative approaches enable rapid ensures responsible technological adaptation to market dynamics. development. www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 20 20

The 10 Influenn?al Leaders Shaping theuture of Tech, 2024 Profile Implementing Sustainable Technologies for Positive Impact he clean energy sector is at the company as a Process Technologist, the campus but also creating a head of the global effort to applying his knowledge. Many of the framework for implementing the latest T combat climate change, driving solutions he designed for process and sustainability technologies through a innovation in sustainability and energy efficiency improvements were ‘living lab’ concept on the University decarbonization. This industry is implemented in the manufacturing plant. campus. generating renewable energy, optimizing To gain a better understanding of the energy efficiency, integrating smart grid implemented solutions, he took up a The living lab brought several industry technologies, and creating sustainable role as Operations Manager at one of partners and research teams together to infrastructure. The transition to clean the company’s manufacturing sites in develop and implement innovative energy encompasses a wide range of Singapore. technological solutions supporting the activities, including the development of sustainability goal of the University, green buildings, smart cities, and While working in Singapore, he which is to achieve a 35% reduction in sustainable transportation systems. The completed his part-time MBA. This energy, water, and waste intensity for the focus is on reducing carbon footprints, experience allowed him to view entire campus (spanning 200 hectares). enhancing energy security, and nurturing technology through a different lens, economic growth through green focusing on business practicality and His work at the University also led him technologies. financial viability. Armed with this new to get involved in industry associations knowledge, he decided to leave his job in and further developmental work with Nilesh Jadhav, currently the Head of the petrochemicals industry and switch government agencies. This provided a his career to clean energy and multi-faceted exposure to the Energy Performance and Sustainability Business at Siemens, sustainability topics, which he is most sustainability topic from different angles has dedicated his career to advancing passionate about. and allowed him to network widely these goals. His journey includes beyond his usual work path with large significant roles in both academia and After an attempt to start a solar energy corporations, policymakers, and a industry, where he has been influential in solutions company, he joined a research diverse set of business leaders in developing and implementing institution at a premier University in general. sustainability frameworks and innovative Singapore. His intention was to delve technologies. Nilesh’s leadership in deeper into the clean energy technology He left the University with a spin-off sustainability is marked by his passion and sustainability space. His initial role company that would commercialize one for environmental issues and his ability at the institute was to support the of the IPs developed through research to translate technical expertise into development of technology primers and at the University. This wide network and practical, impactful solutions. roadmaps on sustainability topics such his years of diverse experience and work as green buildings and smart grids for in the field of green technology helped Let’s explore Nilesh’s journey from Singapore government agencies. him position himself for his current Petrochemicals to Sustainability: leadership position. Subsequently, he took up a challenge to Transitioning to Clean Energy transform the University campus itself Self-Learning and Innovation into one of the most sustainable Nilesh pursued his Masters in campuses in the world through an Nilesh has always been interested in Technological Design in the Netherlands initiative called ‘EcoCampus.’ This technology, especially in how it benefits and began his career in a petrochemical initiative was not only about greening humanity. With climate change emerging www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 22 23

as an existential threat to humanity, he along with doing good for people and It’s also worthwhile to focus proactively with other technology partners who can decided to devote his life’s work to the environment. He has always been on the personal development of staff by provide MVP development. environmental sustainability over the guided by this principle throughout the offering training programs to develop A Story of Innova?on and Leadership past 15 years. This was a significant shift years of his work. He believes that new skills and encourage continuous The Role of Open Digital Platforms from the first decade of his work in the technology can be used as a learning. in Fostering Innovation Nilesh Jadhav is a passionate champion of clean energy and petrochemical industry. transforming force for some of the decarboniza?on, with more than two decades of experience in the field. He world’s most pressing challenges, such as Networking and Partnerships To inculcate a culture of innovation is a seasoned professional, published author, scien?st, entrepreneur, He had to self-learn a lot of things, as climate change, food security, and social through ideas, it’s beneficial to create thought leader, professional trainer, and domain expert. He currently serves the technologies in the domain of upliftment. Nilesh approaches collaboration and and encourage diversity of views by as the Head of Energy Performance and Sustainability Business at Siemens. environmental sustainability are still partnerships proactively. He believes that involving team members with different evolving. For example, he self-learned a The United Nation’s 17 Sustainable a lot can be accomplished by reaching backgrounds, skills, and expertise. In his His focus is on end-to-end decarboniza?on solu?ons and the lot of concepts about Green Buildings Development Goals (SDGs) provide a out to the right partners to work work, for example, Nilesh has often implementa?on of digital services for lifecycle sustainability in comprehensive framework in this while supporting the Singapore national together. He makes it a point to keep in benefited by involving accountants and organiza?ons. He helps create innova?ve pathways towards complete direction. He believes that technology roadmap development, and eventually, touch with like-minded industry leaders finance colleagues in discussions on decarboniza?on and the achievement of net-zero goals. In addi?on to his for good must be nurtured, developed, he gathered enough know-how to write through chat groups and social media projects, proposals, and reviews. role at Siemens, he is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Nanyang and applied in the right way to create a book on this topic. engagements. He uses LinkedIn, where Business School at NTU Singapore. positive impacts in the day-to-day lives he has more than 7,000 followers, Diversity needs to start at the His book titled ‘Green & Smart of people. extensively for sharing ideas and recruitment phase for new employees or Buildings: Advanced Technology sparking collaborative discussions. when planning the recruitment of Options’ was published by Springer in A year ago, he joined Siemens, a Another aspect of his approach is project team members for a new project. technology that is interoperable, easy to that he is familiar with. He is an Adjunct 2018, and he is glad to know that it has company that has ‘technology to networking in the industry through Putting in place diverse hiring and access, and easy to integrate. Associate Professor at one of the top benefited many people and is being used transform the everyday’ in its tagline. industry associations and events. He has selection panels and carefully writing job business schools in Singapore, and it as a reference book by Universities This is what attracted him to the served on boards of prominent industry descriptions to attract a diverse talent Key Advice for Tech Leaders gives him a great opportunity to meet around the world. company, and he discovered that they associations such as the Sustainable pool is also very important. and possibly work with a diverse set of have good values for societal good and Energy Association of Singapore Nilesh’s advice to tech leaders would be talented executives who attend his He gains inspiration from various environmental protection ingrained in (SEAS) and the Singapore Green The future of tech needs to cater to a to be nimble, open to changes, and courses. technological developments happening the company culture. Building Council (SGBC). He is diverse set of market needs, and what absolutely prioritize learning and around him, and his vision has evolved currently also the Chair of the Technical has worked in the past may not be development. It’s also important to be Maintaining Work-Life Balance from just being curious about them to Creating a Culture of Innovation Committee on Energy under the relevant anymore in the future. Bringing able to interpret market trends and have doing active research and development Singapore Standards Council. together people with diverse an entrepreneurial spirit to balance risk- Taking good, energizing breaks, having (R&D) and eventually focusing on The role of the leadership team, as backgrounds, experiences, and taking with business continuity, growth, fun while working, and discussing work implementing the technologies in real Nilesh sees it, is to create an He understands that different stages of perspectives can lead to unique solutions and profitability. To achieve this, it’s and life plans with near and dear ones as life. environment or culture of innovation. technological development require and groundbreaking ideas. Companies beneficial to read extensively, network much as possible have helped Nilesh It’s all about supporting new ideas, different partnerships to drive progress. are also now catering to this need by widely, and be absolutely open to maintain a healthy work-life balance. He has learned that each phase of encouraging experimentation, and For example, in the early stages, deep creating open digital platforms that can collaboration and partnerships. technological development has its own fostering collaboration. To support new scientific expertise and access to accommodate a diverse set of solutions, A Vision for Good challenges and requires a different ideas, it’s important to first create laboratory experimentation are needed. business ideas, and applications. At the same time, it’s important to approach and methodology for success. channels where team members can In later stages, partnerships with willing celebrate achievements, publish Nilesh’s goal is to make technology do Each phase also comes with a different freely share their ideas without fear of customers or channel partners are For example, Siemens Xcelerator, learnings, and share insights and good work in the marketplace, thus set of stakeholders that need to be criticism and to ensure that leadership required to pilot solutions and launched a few years ago by Siemens, is feedback through the most relevant benefiting humanity and creating impact. engaged, involved at different levels, and actively listens to employees’ feedback. demonstrate proof of concept. an open digital business platform channels. He has proactively joined He plans to contribute to the convinced to work together to achieve This could be done simply by allowing featuring a curated portfolio of IoT- technical committees at industry advancement of technology by making the objectives. team members to speak up more during In the startup world, the concept of enabled hardware and software, a associations, volunteered time on and keeping himself capable of doing meetings and not being overly MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is powerful ecosystem of partners, and a advisory and governing boards, and the same through continuous learning, Harnessing Technology to Address prescriptive in offering solutions as a often discussed, but it’s also applicable marketplace. It is a business platform to chosen opportunities to do public wide collaboration, and driving team leader. Apart from this, it could be Global Challenges for established companies to maintain a facilitate interaction, foster innovation, presentations and join industry innovative thinking across the board. beneficial to provide collaborative tools fast pace of innovation. MVP allows for and create value for all parties, viz., discussion panels. Nilesh’s key mantra is ‘technology for like concept boards, shared files, and testing market acceptance and then customers, partners, and developers. good.’ This has been his core principle. remote communication apps where team guiding future technology development. These kinds of technological solutions He keeps learning and, at the same time, For him, ‘good’ also includes members can work together across Hence, it’s also important to collaborate promise what is needed in today’s world: conducts teaching and lectures on topics profitability and economic development, different geographies and time zones. www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 24 25

The 10 Influenn?al Leaders Shaping theuture of Tech, 2024 Profile Olivier Gomez Guiding Businesses Through Transformation he technology sector continues Let’s explore Olivier’s innovative improve operational efficiencies and to be reshaped by approach to tech leadership: reduce costs. However, as he gained T advancements in automation more experience and insights, his vision and artificial intelligence (AI), which Revolutionizing Industries with expanded to encompass strategic growth have rapidly transformed industries by Automation and AI and long-term value creation. enhancing operational efficiency and Olivier Gomez nurturing innovation. The integration of Olivier’s journey into the world of Today, as the CEO of his own company, CEO these cutting-edge technologies has technology spans over 25 years, driven his vision revolves around guiding IAC.ai enabled businesses to streamline by a profound passion for automation organizations to harness technology not processes, reduce costs, and stay and artificial intelligence. From the just as a tool for efficiency but as a competitive in a growing market. The outset, he was fascinated by the potential catalyst for innovation. impact of automation and AI extends of these technologies to revolutionize across various sectors, driving industries and enhance efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of a substantial improvements in productivity His early career was marked by holistic approach, where technology is and opening new avenues for growth. numerous roles where he honed his seamlessly integrated into business skills and expanded his knowledge, strategies to drive sustainable growth Olivier Gomez, a seasoned technology ultimately leading to his position as and maintain a competitive edge. This leader with over 25 years of experience, Chief Automation Officer at Hewlett- evolution in his vision reflects a broader has been an influential figure in this Packard/DXC. There, he spearheaded understanding of technology’s role in evolving field. His career began with a the deployment of over 3,000 robots, shaping the future of industries and fascination for these transformative achieving substantial cost savings society at large. technologies, which has only deepened exceeding $100 million. over time. Olivier’s expertise was honed A Leadership Perspective through numerous roles, culminating in This pivotal role solidified his reputation his position as Chief Automation as a leader in the field and opened doors Olivier’s decision-making process as a Officer at Hewlett Packard/DXC, which to numerous opportunities. Today, as the leader in the tech industry is showcases his expertise in deploying CEO of his own company, he leverages underpinned by three core principles: large-scale automation solutions and his extensive experience to guide innovation, integrity, and impact. achieving substantial cost savings. startups and Fortune 3000 companies Innovation is the cornerstone of his through their digital transformations. approach, driving him to constantly seek As the CEO of IAC.ai, Olivier is now His mission is to help these out new solutions that enhance employing his extensive experience to organizations navigate the complexities efficiency and foster growth. He believes help businesses integrate automation of technology adoption, ensuring they that staying ahead of the curve requires and AI into their operations. IAC.ai’s remain competitive and innovative in an a relentless pursuit of creative and mission is to harness the power of ever-evolving market landscape. cutting-edge ideas. automation and AI to drive sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge A Holistic Approach to Technology Integrity is equally vital, ensuring in an emerging market. Through Integration transparency and trust in all interactions strategic partnerships, continuous with stakeholders. He adheres to ethical innovation, and a commitment to Olivier’s inspiration to pursue a career in standards and prioritizes honesty, which excellence, IAC.ai is setting new technology leadership stems from a builds strong, trustworthy relationships standards in the industry, making deep-seated belief in the transformative and a positive organizational culture. technology more practical and accessible power of technology. Initially, his focus for businesses worldwide. was on leveraging automation and AI to www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 26 27

objectives and open communication. Diversity and inclusion are crucial for Finding the Balance Impact is the final guiding principle, Establishing clear goals and expectations shaping the future of technology. A focusing on making decisions that create at the outset ensures that all parties are diverse workforce can better understand Maintaining a healthy work-life balance long-term value for both organizations aligned and can work towards common and address the needs of a varied user is essential for sustained success and and society. He strives to ensure that outcomes. demographic, leading to more innovative well-being. He prioritizes outdoor every strategic move contributes and effective technological solutions. By activities such as hiking, fishing, and positively to the broader community, Engagement with other industry leaders prioritizing these values, they not only skiing with the family, as well as riding reinforcing the idea that technology is also a priority. He actively participates enhance their own capabilities but also motorbikes with the son. These activities should serve as a force for good. in conferences, video discussions, and contribute to a more inclusive and provide a necessary respite from the equitable tech industry. knowledge-sharing forums to exchange demands of leadership, allowing him to Learning Opportunities in insights and stay abreast of the latest recharge and strengthen family bonds. Innovation advancements. This year alone, he has The Path to Success in Tech traveled to Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Immersing in nature and spending Fostering innovation and encouraging Mauritius, and many other places to To aspiring leaders in the tech industry, quality time with loved ones helps creativity within the team involves speak about AI and automation and Olivier’s advice is threefold: Olivier return to professional creating an environment where collaborate with fellow leaders. responsibilities with renewed energy and experimentation is welcomed, and Ÿ Stay Curious: The tech landscape is focus. By setting clear boundaries and failure is viewed as a learning Such interactions are invaluable, as they ever-changing, and staying abreast of ensuring time is made for personal opportunity. He promotes a culture A Unique Blend in Leadership provide opportunities to learn from new developments is essential. interests, a balance is maintained that where team members feel empowered to others’ experiences and integrate new Cultivating a mindset of continuous supports both professional and personal explore new ideas without fear of Beyond his professional endeavors, Olivier is a passionate world traveler, ideas into their own strategies. By learning, exploring emerging well-being. repercussions. having explored 62 countries. This extensive travel experience has broadened building a network of like-minded technologies, and remaining open to his perspec?ve and enriched his understanding of different cultures and professionals and organizations, they can new ideas is advised. Curiosity drives A Vision for Global Businesses Regular brainstorming sessions and technological landscapes. Addi?onally, he is an avid free diver, which allows collectively push the boundaries of innovation and keeps one ahead of hackathons are integral to this approach, him to connect with nature and find tranquility beneath the ocean’s surface. what’s possible in technology. the curve. Looking ahead, his primary goal is to providing structured opportunities for This ac?vity also ins?lled a sense of discipline and focus that he brought into Ÿ Connect Authentically: Building make technology more practical and creative thinking. He also puts a strong his professional life. Promoting Innovation through an meaningful relationships is crucial. accessible for businesses worldwide. emphasis on autonomy, allowing Inclusive Culture Seeking mentors who inspire, Olivier aims to focus on developing real individuals the freedom to pursue Moreover, Olivier is an enthusias?c motorbike adventurer. The thrill and engaging with peers who challenge, solutions to real problems, using innovative projects and initiatives. challenge of naviga?ng diverse terrains on his motorcycle provide a perfect Diversity and inclusion are cornerstones and finding communities where one automation and AI to drive tangible Celebrating successes, no matter how balance to his high-tech professional world. These adventures not only serve of the organizational ethos at IAC.ai. feels supported are recommended. results. By collaborating with other small reinforces a positive feedback loop as a personal escape but also fuel his crea?vity and problem-solving skills, as They actively recruit talent from a wide Authentic connections provide industry leaders and sharing insights and that motivates continued creative efforts. the unpredictable nature of enduro riding mirrors the ever-changing array of backgrounds, ensuring that the invaluable support and opportunities experiences, he hopes to accelerate landscape of the tech industry. team reflects the global nature of its for growth. innovation and support the broader tech Additionally, he encourages cross- operations. This diversity is not just Ÿ Embrace Resilience: The tech community in achieving its goals. functional collaboration, recognizing Combining these passions with the professional journey, he brings a unique about representation; it’s about industry is dynamic and often that diverse perspectives often lead to blend of global awareness, personal discipline, and an adventurous spirit to harnessing the unique perspectives and unpredictable. Embracing challenges He plans to continue efforts to guide the most innovative solutions. By the leadership approach. These experiences outside of work contribute experiences that individuals from such as learning opportunities and organizations through their digital bringing together individuals from significantly to his ability to innovate, inspire, and lead in the fast-paced different cultures and walks of life bring remaining resilient in the face of transformations, helping them harness different backgrounds and areas of world of technology. to the table. setbacks is encouraged. Persistence the power of technology to drive expertise, his team can tackle challenges and adaptability are key to navigating growth and remain competitive. more effectively, and ideas that might In fostering an inclusive culture, they the evolving landscape and achieving Ultimately, his aspiration is to contribute not have emerged in a more siloed ensure that every team member’s voice is long-term success. to a future where technology serves as a environment can be generated. heard and valued. This inclusive catalyst for positive change, addressing “ environment promotes creativity and “Your journey in tech is uniquely yours. Stay societal challenges and improving quality Integrating New Ideas into innovation, as diverse teams are better true to your vision, continue pushing boundaries, of life on a global scale. Strategies equipped to tackle complex problems and never underestimate the impact you can and develop solutions that resonate with make.” Collaboration and partnership are “ a broad user base. fundamental to driving technological progress. Olivier approaches these relationships with a focus on shared www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 28 29

The 10 Influenn?al Leaders Shaping theuture of Tech, 2024 Profile Rich Farrell Driving Technology Roadmaps in the Asia-Paci?ic Region Rich Farrell Asia-Pacific Regional Director of Cybersecurity, Digitalization and Data he technology industry is advantageous to Eaton Corporation. As part in all parts of the world. Centre Business characterized by rapid a leading entity in electrical Balancing Short-Term Needs and Eaton Corporation T advancements and constant infrastructure, the company emphasizes Long-Term Goals evolution, impacting sectors from cloud futureproofing and sustainability within computing to AI and sustainability. its operations. Rich’s role involves A key part of Rich’s current role is to Companies and professionals within this recommending solutions and addressing look at a client’s technology roadmap, space navigate the complex challenges the impacts on resources and talent tools, and roadmap holistically. How do of technical innovations, regulatory retention. By staying current with all these fit together, and do they allow requirements, and market trends. The industry developments and maintaining the customer to be more productive, industry’s pace demands a continuous a forward-thinking perspective, Eaton profitable, and resilient? This is done by learning approach to stay ahead of Corporation, under Rich’s guidance, looking at the “Why” and “What”. A lot continues to adapt and excel in a highly trends and effectively meet the needs of of clients know the “How,” but they’re diverse clients. This shifting competitive and ever-changing not always up to speed with the latest environment offers both challenges and technological field. micro and macro trends and all the opportunities as businesses strive to available technology (this is the “What”). balance short-term goals with long-term Let’s explore Rich’s leadership journey in visions, integrating new technologies to the fast-paced tech industry: He then helps them look at their short- enhance productivity and resilience. term needs (i.e., move to 100% cloud or From Engineering to Sales hybrid? Cybersecurity and Digital Rich Farrell, the Asia-Pacific Transformation impacts) versus their Regional Director of Cybersecurity, Rich never intended to enter the long-term aspirational goals (i.e., is this Digitalization, and Data Centre technology space, let alone the sales, to expand or consolidate in the region or Business at Eaton Corporation, strategy, and leadership aspects. First country? Is this a blocking strategy exemplifies the expertise needed to entering the market in the late 90’s, he against other competitors? Is this thrive in this growing sector. With a was fortunate to be in the market during something needed as part of a wider background that spans engineering and the tech boom, where he ended up global strategy? sales, Rich strengthens his technical working for some inspirational startups knowledge and strategic insights to help and larger organizations. These gave him Lastly, but importantly, the impact it has clients drive their technology roadmaps. insights and experience at a rapid pace on current resources and talent retention His career, which began during the tech due to the tremendous growth and and acquisition is examined. He works boom of the late 90s, has been marked learning opportunities. for a large technology-focused electrical by a shift from engineering to customer- infrastructure company as well as facing roles, where he focuses on He was also there for the subsequent running his own part time, on-demand aligning immediate technological needs Y2K tech bust, with this latter event consultancy, so he will recommend with broader business aspirations. His making him change direction from the products and solutions in due course. experience across the data center and engineering side and move into sales, cloud spaces has equipped him with a channels, and alliances. It helped to have Understanding Market Trends holistic understanding of industry trends that technical background when he through Client Interactions and client requirements. moved into more customer-facing roles. He has now been involved in data Rich admits that there are not enough Rich’s comprehensive approach to centers and cloud space for over fifteen hours in the day to keep up with all the technology and business strategy is years, working with MNCs for the most latest news, releases, and industry www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 30 31

goes into detail about putting together a He talks a lot about “playing the long emissions have increased by 30% in just proven go-to-market strategy and how game,” as in not letting small or short- 4 years since the pandemic. And this is to capitalize on productivity while term setbacks take one’s attention or before the advent of purpose-built AI avoiding time-wasting and negative energy from the long-term goal and data centers. Where does this leave us in business behaviors. target. He talks a lot about adversity and an age of technology-driven economies resilience and how one learns from these overlaid with a very real global climate His experience across the Keeping Pace with the Speed of setbacks so that when they happen crisis? It’s not about fighting against Tech again, they know how to handle them these trends; however, they’re happening data center and cloud and don’t derail them. Lastly, he sets his regardless. This industry moves at light speed. Rich people free; by that, he means he lets spaces has equipped him acknowledges that one needs to be them go and learn themselves, but he is It’s about how one meaningfully tries to current, relevant, and constantly adding there in the background should they manage their carbon emissions, integrate requirements.”“ with a holistic value. So, some of the challenges are need to seek his encouragement or renewables, and get data-driven insights understanding of industry ensuring one is up to speed on the latest advice. to meet their sustainability targets. These design builds and best practices. This is are the sorts of conversations Rich has trends and client especially true when trying to bridge the Interpersonal Strengths in the Digital to incorporate the varying C-level competing priorities of AI and Age stakeholders, as well as the operational Sustainability. and IT stakeholders. They then look at Rich finds it amusing how the old skills the technology available to practically are still the new skills when it comes to and literally reduce emissions. In his opinion, compliance and regulatory implications are also a main being a successful businessperson. concern around things like digitalization Things like building one’s network, Upskilling for the Future reports and updates. It’s a challenge. He how, when, and where companies are and geographical booms will be; and and cybersecurity. These can change working on likeability and trust, and tends to have a mix of ways to stay up- expanding too. how to adequately resource for these by from country to country and even doing what one says they’re going to Rich has to say it: right now, AI is the to-date and learn about what’s upskilling their current teams or needing industry to industry. Then, of course, do—these will never go out of fashion most significant trend shaping the future happening in the industry to get the Futureproofing and Sustainability in to increase headcount. Technology, there is the people issue: with the boom and are the basis of any meaningful of the tech industry. However, had one jump on others. This includes Tech growth, and people go hand in hand. He in cloud and AI-driven data centers, relationship with a client. been speaking to him 12–18 months subscribing to vetted and screened tries to be holistic with this approach where does one find all the necessary ago, he would have said sustainability. industry and news publications. If one follows Rich at all on social when sharing insights and contributing experienced IT, electrical, mechanical, There is then a slew of modern-day Realistically, it’s both smashed together, Anything by Data Center Frontier, Data media or his publications, they’ll note to the industry. cybersecurity, data, and software productivity tools one can use to which is going to bring about challenges Center Dynamics, W Media, and DC there’s a key theme between all of these: specialists and project managers? Of complement these interpersonal on power availability and affordability, Byte. futureproofing, sustainability, and Mastering the Leap into Sales course, these all present opportunities. strengths: planning and strategy apps, land availability, energy transition, and people. For example, a recent and the host of AI business apps being the absolute need to consider and move For general economic news that is more presentation he did focused on the They say everyone has a book inside of He helps bridge together the technology released will become everyday go-to’s to previously unpopular solutions (i.e., global but current, he subscribes to intersection between the explosive them; Rich just never expected it to be and people’s needs, along with helping for most of us. nuclear) combined with the upskilling of Nikkei Asia and Quartz Online. Tech growth of AI and adapting one’s current this one! It sort of evolved as a side organizations see three to five years into current employees and the inevitable gap and people influencers like Bernard brownfield facility and designing their project during the COVID pandemic, the future (as much as he is able) to plan And it doesn’t have to be the latest, in talent availability. Marr for AI, Mark Butcher for greenfield facility to meet these needs collating ideas and quotes he’d recorded for and preempt these challenges. cutting-edge tools. Messaging services sustainability, Angela Duckworth for while still striving for sustainability over the years. He just added some ideas like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal; It’s both a hugely exciting and business and personal resilience, and Nir targets (it’s very difficult to do, by the of his own based on his experience and The Art of Leading People in Tech collaboration meeting tools like Zoom challenging time in the tech industry. For Eyal for productivity and people way). success, and it became a book on all and Teams (if these are not abused and Asia-Pacific, its time is now. With its mix management are always intriguing. things sales and strategy. Leading people is one of the favorite used as an excuse to not meet in person, of mature and emerging markets, large He then uses this as a central theme in parts of Rich’s job. He believes, “When and he does foresee these being replaced resource and talent pool, and access to As unpopular an opinion as this may be, face-to-face presentations, interviews, This book was written for experienced you have a great team, you have a great work by or integrated with generative and manufacturing and labor, especially he finds LinkedIn invaluable. It’s current LinkedIn updates, and other business professionals who needed a life.” Being able to help individual inference AI apps soon). across India and south and central Asia, and has many different views on one presentations. To be effective, one can’t refresher on sales and sales strategy and contributors and other managers the region is poised to capitalize on piece of news, which allows him to just be topical and current; they need to for those wanting to make the leap into collaborate and become successful is Data-Driven Insights for these technology trends. form his view unbiased by just one be consistent. Clients can then use these sales. It’s very raw in some places; he very rewarding. Deciding whether a Sustainability Targets opinion. And his clients as well. Many, if to understand future compliance and doesn’t just talk about the positives and person needs coaching or mentoring is not all, conversations are confidential; regulatory considerations, understand good times. He delves deep into how something he can now identify rather According to some industry experts, however, he’s able to get a picture of where and when the next technology adversity builds resilience. 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Emerging Technologies he landscape of industry is constantly evolving, driven by advancements in T technology that shape how businesses operate, produce, and innovate. As we move further into the 21st century, several key emerging technologies are poised to revolutionize various sectors, from manufacturing and healthcare to transportation and beyond. Further, we explore Shaping the Future of some of these transformative technologies, their potential impacts, and how industries can harness them to drive future growth and innovation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Industry Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have already begun reshaping industries by automating processes, predicting outcomes, and enabling more personalized experiences. AI algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to uncover patterns and insights that humans might overlook, revolutionizing decision-making processes across sectors. In manufacturing, AI-powered predictive maintenance optimizes machinery uptime and reduces maintenance costs. In healthcare, AI assists in diagnosing diseases and personalizing treatment plans based on patient data. AI-driven customer service enhances user experiences in retail and service industries. Looking forward, AI's potential continues to expand with advancements in deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Industries that embrace AI can expect increased efficiency, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and new opportunities for innovation. Internet of Things (IoT) The Internet of Things (IoT) connects physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies to exchange data over the Internet. IoT has already transformed industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and inventory optimization. www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 34 35

In smart manufacturing, IoT sensors requires significant investment in enabling realistic simulations and track production processes, monitor network expansion, cybersecurity training scenarios. equipment performance, and predict measures, and regulatory compliance. maintenance needs, leading to reduced In retail, AR enhances customer downtime and improved productivity. In Blockchain Technology engagement with virtual fitting rooms agriculture, IoT devices monitor soil and interactive product demonstrations. conditions, weather patterns, and crop Blockchain technology, originally In manufacturing, AR guides workers health to optimize irrigation and developed for secure cryptocurrency with real-time instructions and enhances maximize yields. transactions, has evolved into a training programs with immersive decentralized ledger system with simulations. In healthcare, VR enables As IoT technology advances, industries applications across various industries. medical students to practice surgeries in can expect increased connectivity, Blockchain enables transparent, secure, a risk-free virtual environment. interoperability, and scalability. Edge and immutable record-keeping, making computing, where data processing it ideal for industries like finance, supply As AR and VR technologies advance, occurs closer to the source, enhances chain management, and healthcare. industries can expect improved hardware real-time decision-making capabilities capabilities, enhanced user interfaces, and reduces latency. The proliferation of In finance, blockchain facilitates faster and increased adoption of diverse IoT devices also raises important and more secure cross-border applications. However, challenges such considerations around data security, transactions, reduces fraud, and as content creation, user acceptance, and privacy, and interoperability standards. enhances transparency. In supply chain hardware affordability require ongoing innovation and investment. management, blockchain ensures 5G Technology traceability and accountability by tracking products from origin to Conclusion Fifth-generation (5G) wireless destination. In healthcare, blockchain technology promises ultra-fast speeds, secures patient data, facilitates Emerging technologies are driving low latency, and high reliability, interoperability between healthcare profound transformations across unlocking new possibilities for industries providers, and enables personalized industries, reshaping business models, ranging from telecommunications to medicine through the secure sharing of enhancing operational efficiencies, and autonomous vehicles. 5G facilitates medical records. unlocking new opportunities for growth seamless connectivity between devices, and innovation. Artificial Intelligence, enabling real-time data transmission and Blockchain's potential extends beyond the Internet of Things, 5G technology, remote operations. financial transactions to smart contracts, Blockchain, Augmented Reality, Virtual decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital Reality, and Biotechnology are among In healthcare, 5G enables telemedicine identity verification. However, the key technologies shaping the future applications with high-definition video challenges such as scalability, regulatory of industry. streaming and real-time diagnostics. In compliance, and energy consumption manufacturing, 5G-powered smart require ongoing innovation and factories enhance automation and collaboration across industries. robotics with minimal latency and high reliability. In transportation, 5G Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual supports connected vehicles and Reality (VR) infrastructure, paving the way for autonomous driving and smart city Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual initiatives. Reality (VR) technologies merge the physical and digital worlds, transforming As 5G networks continue to expand how industries engage with customers, globally, industries can harness their train employees and design products. AR capabilities to innovate products and overlays digital information onto the real services, improve operational efficiency, world, enhancing user experiences and create new revenue streams. through immersive interactions. VR However, deploying 5G infrastructure creates entirely virtual environments, www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 36 36

The 10 Influenn?al Leaders Shaping theuture of Tech, 2024 Profile work, which she believes helps with Inclusion Reciprocal Mentoring BLACA (the British Literary and Artistic gender-associated challenges. She uses Program for Attorneys and Professional Copyright Association) while informally her voice to reject stereotypes and to Staff. Sophie aims to be a strong role mentoring, coaching, and encouraging reshape the culture step by step. model for associates within the firm and dozens of others in New York City, for young females and other diverse London, and Paris. She is fortunate to have an amazing lawyers in the global corporations she Sophie network of clients, colleagues, and collaborates with. Continuous Training for Innovative contemporaries who inspire and support Solutions her every day. Her network and her She also formally mentors two female Shaping the Future of sponsor within the firm have been associates in the firm and one female Sophie is truly passionate about the Copyright and Technology critical in encouraging her to aim for student who is a bursary student of sector she works in, so she has no issue leadership roles, first as a partner and Sophie Goossens | Partner | Reed Smith then as a co-chair of the firm’s Games and AI Team. n today’s digital time, the in the tech industry. Through After spending several years in Paris, intersection of copyright and mentorship, advocacy, and a Sophie decided to relocate to New York Leading by Example in Promoting I technology has become a commitment to continuous learning, City in 2012 and then to London in Inclusion prominent point for legal scrutiny and Sophie seeks to catalyze meaningful 2013 to continue her legal career in innovation. With the exponential growth change, both within the legal profession private practice. She joined Reed Smith To truly prioritize diversity and inclusion of digital content and the rise of online and society at large. as Counsel in 2017 and became a in the workplace requires a multifaceted platforms, the need for robust copyright partner three years later, in 2020. approach encompassing both personal and technology laws has never been Let’s explore how Sophie is embracing and organizational commitment. At more critical. These laws not only innovation in the legal-tech industry: Balancing Client Trust and Reed Smith, a working environment has protect the intellectual property rights Enthusiasm been cultivated that values, rewards, of creators but also facilitate Journey Through Copyright and respects, and celebrates everyone’s technological advancement, promote fair Technology Law In Sophie’s view, success is equally diversity. competition, and ensure the ethical use measured by the trust clients place in her of digital assets. Sophie turned 18 when the internet was counseling and by the enthusiasm she The firm ensures that both equality and becoming an integral part of daily life, feels for her work. She believes the equity are applied equally across the In this sector, legal experts like Sophie and she was captivated by its boundless team’s motivation, excitement, and self- organization, reflecting its core values. Goossens play a pivotal role in shaping possibilities and transformative power. accomplishment drive their success, This approach has enabled Reed Smith policies, resolving disputes, and charting As a music fan, she decided early on to leading to high performance. to recruit a diverse workforce, allowing the course for a digital future that study copyright and media law. The rise Throughout her career, Sophie has for the assembly of diverse teams to balances innovation with protection. As and demise of Napster further nurtured this sense of excitement by serve clients, thereby ensuring a broader a Partner at Reed Smith, Sophie influenced her decision. Witnessing how specializing in complex, sector-shaping, outlook and perspective when advising epitomizes a profound understanding of an entire industry could be threatened and highly strategic topics, and she on matters. the intersection between legal by technology left a profound encourages her team to do the same. frameworks and technological impression on her as a young As a senior member of Reed Smith’s advancements and embodies a entertainment lawyer, making her keen Overcoming Challenges in Legal- Entertainment and Media Industry commitment to excellence and evolution to work at the intersection of copyright Tech Group, Sophie believes in leading by in her field. and technology. example and actively promoting diversity As a woman in the legal tech profession, and inclusion in all aspects of her work. Within the framework of Reed Smith, a At that time, living in France, Sophie Sophie has faced challenges common to This includes supporting and global legal firm, Sophie finds a applied to the only law master’s program many women in a male-dominated participating in diversity initiatives platform to amplify her vision of a legal in the country, specializing in copyright sector, such as navigating stereotypes within Reed Smith and the broader tech sphere that embraces diversity, inclusion, and technology. After completing her and biases, building a network, and community. and forward-thinking solutions. Her studies, she worked for a large seeking leadership opportunities. advocacy extends beyond the confines advertising agency and soon after for an For instance, she is an active member of of the firm, as she actively engages in independent label and music distribution Like many other women, Sophie has the Women’s Initiative Network of Reed initiatives aimed at reshaping the company, becoming their youngest always focused on excelling at her job Smith (WINRS) and recently became a narrative of gender equality and diversity General Counsel at just 25 years old. and building credibility through quality mentor in the firm’s Diversity and www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 38 39

finding time to read sector updates, Strategies for Maintaining Balance in of the 2020s, and there is much news, and books. She is also an avid a Demanding Role groundwork to be laid to ensure society audiobook and podcast listener. is prepared to engage in this critical She knows it’s not easy to maintain a conversation. The bitter debate between Leadership In addition to her own research, Reed work-life balance while navigating the rightsholders and the tech sector over is not about being Smith has a dedicated innovation team demands of a leadership position in the the fairness of including content that actively researches and monitors tech industry. You must consciously protected by copyright in training sets the best. It is about new technologies that the firm can manage the balance. She emphasizes the reveals just how much work lies ahead to leverage, including the latest AI tools. importance of consciously managing reckon with AI. making everone this balance, particularly as the demands else better. Prioritizing Self-Care and of the role often blur the lines between Sophie is committed to doing her part Boundaries work and personal life. by actively engaging in education, sharing knowledge, and facilitating Sophie understands the power of Establishing boundaries and prioritizing conversations on issues that she believes knowledge. She began her career at a self-care become essential strategies. are essential to better understanding the record company of thirty people, Sophie has learned to delegate tasks issues at stake and fostering well- assuming the role of head of business effectively, entrusting her team with informed debates about AI and the T SL and legal affairs despite her lack of responsibilities and empowering them to future of the tech sector. experience, which initially felt succeed. Clear expectations and overwhelming. To bolster her communication channels streamline confidence, Sophie focused intensely on workflows, reducing the need for building her expertise. constant micromanagement. Immersing herself in her work, she Furthermore, Sophie prioritizes time dedicated long evenings to consolidating management, allocating dedicated her academic knowledge. Her efforts periods in her calendar for work, family paid off, as within a few months, her and friends, and her horses. She finds formerly inexperienced 25-year-old self- that her horses and her farm provide the projected confidence and reliability. best work-life balance, serving as vital Sophie believes that once knowledge is components of her well-being and acquired, confidence quickly follows. resilience in navigating the challenges of her job. Shaping the Future of International Law As lawyers working in an international As a senior member law firm, Sophie and her team are of Reed Smith’s shaping the future of the sector with every contract they draft, white paper Entertainment and they review, and case they litigate. With Media Industry Group, this influence comes a sense of Sophie believes in responsibility that they must embrace, leading by example especially in times of great upheavals and seismic changes such as those and actively promoting brought about by AI. diversity and inclusion in all aspects of her How does one ensure fair compensation work. for human endeavors in the age of AI? This question will be the defining issue www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 40 40

finding time to read sector updates, Strategies for Maintaining Balance in of the 2020s, and there is much news, and books. She is also an avid a Demanding Role groundwork to be laid to ensure society audiobook and podcast listener. is prepared to engage in this critical She knows it’s not easy to maintain a conversation. The bitter debate between Leadership In addition to her own research, Reed work-life balance while navigating the rightsholders and the tech sector over is not about being Smith has a dedicated innovation team demands of a leadership position in the the fairness of including content that actively researches and monitors tech industry. You must consciously protected by copyright in training sets the best. It is about new technologies that the firm can manage the balance. She emphasizes the reveals just how much work lies ahead to leverage, including the latest AI tools. importance of consciously managing reckon with AI. making everone this balance, particularly as the demands else better. Prioritizing Self-Care and of the role often blur the lines between Sophie is committed to doing her part Boundaries work and personal life. by actively engaging in education, sharing knowledge, and facilitating Sophie understands the power of Establishing boundaries and prioritizing conversations on issues that she believes knowledge. She began her career at a self-care become essential strategies. are essential to better understanding the record company of thirty people, Sophie has learned to delegate tasks issues at stake and fostering well- assuming the role of head of business effectively, entrusting her team with informed debates about AI and the and legal affairs despite her lack of responsibilities and empowering them to future of the tech sector. experience, which initially felt succeed. Clear expectations and overwhelming. To bolster her communication channels streamline confidence, Sophie focused intensely on workflows, reducing the need for building her expertise. constant micromanagement. Immersing herself in her work, she Furthermore, Sophie prioritizes time dedicated long evenings to consolidating management, allocating dedicated her academic knowledge. Her efforts periods in her calendar for work, family paid off, as within a few months, her and friends, and her horses. She finds formerly inexperienced 25-year-old self- that her horses and her farm provide the projected confidence and reliability. best work-life balance, serving as vital Sophie believes that once knowledge is components of her well-being and acquired, confidence quickly follows. resilience in navigating the challenges of her job. Shaping the Future of International Law As lawyers working in an international As a senior member law firm, Sophie and her team are of Reed Smith’s shaping the future of the sector with every contract they draft, white paper Entertainment and they review, and case they litigate. With Media Industry Group, this influence comes a sense of Sophie believes in responsibility that they must embrace, leading by example especially in times of great upheavals and seismic changes such as those and actively promoting brought about by AI. diversity and inclusion in all aspects of her How does one ensure fair compensation work. for human endeavors in the age of AI? This question will be the defining issue www.thesiliconleaders.com | July 2024 | 40 40

T SL The Silicon Leaders Excellence in The Spotlight

The 10 Influential Leaders Shaping the Future of Tech, 2024 July2024

The 10 Influential Leaders Shaping the Future of Tech, 2024 July2024

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