Bespoke AI/Tech Advisory for Large Cap CEOs
Independent, personalised and trusted advice for executives navigating billion dollar corporations through technological change.
What we offer
Our recommendation for each client depends on specific needs of each leader and company but these are our top 7 most commonly requested services which we would incorporate into an overall packaged proposal:
- AI & tech strategy and/or implementation plan review with cross-industry intelligence
- Large AI consulting contracts RFP, pitch evaluation & contingent fee KPI design support
- Accelerated outcome-oriented upskilling plan for CEOs to gain tech competency at speed
- Internal corporate tech talent and organisational review & feedback for CEO
- Establishment & recruitment of Tech/AI Advisory Boards for structured support for CEO
- Chairmanship & ongoing agenda setting of Tech / AI Advisory Boards
- [In partnership with The Positive Group] Essential leadership and cognitive psychological training to help companies undergoing tech-driven change to embrace a human-centric approach, including understanding & overcoming organizational inertia, biases and fears.
Why us?
Independent & Trusted
As trusted advisors for C-suite executives (CEOs, Senior Partners, CDOs, Presidents) of public companies trading north of US$10Bn, trust, confidentiality and conflict management is of upmost importance to us.
While we can help you to source and evaluate resources to support AI implementation, we do not offer any development services of our own, making the independent nature of our advice unique in the market.
Board-Level Experience
We have worked with listed companies, some of the largest family-governed business worldwide and portfolio companies of the largest Private Equity funds in Europe & North America. We sit on the boards that appoint and evaluate the performance of CEOs. We know what shareholders look for and we help you to deliver against those expectations.
Bespoke Exec Upskilling
Ability to confidently lead in a fast-moving tech led landscape will be an important executive competency in the future - not just for CDOs, CTOs but for CEOS.
Your time and attention is of the essence. We provide advise on outcome-focused learning paths based on your personal needs and what you need to lead your organization with confidence, conviction and effectiveness.
Engagements & Affiliations
Our engagements are kept strictly confidential by default. These are past and current advisory & non-executive directorships of our Founder & Team disclosed in the public domain:
We also advised for portfolio companies of the following private equity funds / foundation boards:
Our Typical Client Profile
Due to finite capacity and conflict management, we require a minimum annual engagement fee of USD$200k. Our typical clients include:
- C-suite of corporates valued at USD$1Bn or above
- Non-executive directors of Large Cap publicly listed companies
- Partners of professional services firms or private equity funds
- Founders / Directors of family conglomerates
- Senior Professionals - Directors, C-suite, Partners
About Our Founder
Academic Qualifications
- University of Cambridge, B.A. & Masters Engineering - Manufacturing Engineering Tripos
- Stanford University, Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (inc. CNN, RL, Transformers)
Professional Experience
- Former President of US$10Bn tech company
- Board Director of 3 >US$10Bn Listcos
- Listco Remuneration Committee Chairman
- Member of AI / Digital Advisory Boards / Investment Committees of large cap companies
Accolades
- American Chamber of Commerce - Leading Woman Executive / Director 2023
- Prestige Women of Power 2024
Collaboration Partners & Expert Network
We have an established network of experts worldwide with deep experience across the intersection of technology and core disciplines such as workplace psychology, behavioral science, education, sociology, innovation, transformation, organizational change management and corporate strategy that we engage on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the client.
One of the most common reasons for large scale transformation programs falling short of reaching full potential is an over-emphasis on the technology and a failure to consider human factors at the outset. As science-based specialists bringing brought cognitive and behavioral science to the workplace to enhance performance and organizational agility, our partners at the Positive Group a critical part of many tech-driven change programs in large organizations.
Sinéad is a chartered psychologist and public speaker focused on enhancing psychological wellbeing, relationships, resilience, and performance in the workplace. At Positive, she develops and delivers programmes for educational and corporate sectors.
Dr. Brian Marien is a renowned health psychologist and co-founder of the Positive Group, specializing in workplace psychology and optimising performance. His work empowers leaders to drive innovation and enhance organizational performance during times of change and transformation.
Will is the CEO of Positive Group. He is passionate about workplace mental health and performance, and specialises in organisational behaviour change. He’s spent the last 10 years working across multiple sectors, transforming behaviours and culture in SMEs, corporates, schools and universities.
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