Artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, and a recent round of interviews with top AI executives reveals the key trends driving adoption. From infrastructure engineering to automotive manufacturing and energy management, leaders from Bentley Systems, Schneider Electric, Stellantis, and more shared their perspectives on how AI is being deployed responsibly and at scale.
Julien Moutte, Bentley Systems
Julien Moutte, CTO at Bentley Systems, discussed how AI agents are transforming infrastructure engineering. He emphasized that these tools augment engineers rather than replace them, enabling faster and more accurate design and analysis.
Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric
Philippe Rambach, Chief AI Officer at Schneider Electric, highlighted the importance of critical thinking and a business-first approach when scaling AI across factories. He stressed that technology must align with operational goals to deliver real impact.
Kaynaz Behdin, Stellantis
Kaynaz Behdin, SVP of Digital, Data & AI at Stellantis, detailed how the automotive giant turns AI strategy into measurable business performance, focusing on data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
Johnson Agogbua, Kasi Cloud
Johnson Agogbua, co-founder and CEO of Kasi Cloud, shared his vision for bringing hyperscale, AI-ready data centers to Africa, leveraging his three decades of experience building internet infrastructure.
Emilio Tenuta, Ecolab
Emilio Tenuta, SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ecolab, discussed water resilience and AI-driven cooling, noting that data centers must rethink resource strategy to meet sustainability goals.
Sunil Dadlani, Atlantic Health
Sunil Dadlani, EVP at Atlantic Health, explained how putting human mission at the heart of AI innovation is redefining healthcare technology and improving patient outcomes.
Moe Haidar, Nexthink
Moe Haidar, Head of Agentic AI and Engineering at Nexthink, spoke about his passion for products and the breakneck speed of AI development, particularly in the agentic AI space.
Ivana Bartoletti, Wipro
Ivana Bartoletti, VP and Global Chief Privacy & AI Governance Officer at Wipro, detailed the foundational steps every organization must take to build trustworthy AI systems, emphasizing governance and ethics.
Sasha Rubel, AWS
Sasha Rubel, Head of AI Policy for EMEA at AWS, highlighted the urgent need for Europe to move from AI experimentation to large-scale transformation, addressing policy and innovation challenges.
These interviews underscore a common theme: AI is not just about technology—it’s about strategy, governance, and human-centric implementation. As organizations across sectors embrace AI, the insights from these leaders offer a roadmap for responsible and effective adoption.