Why the CEO *MUST* Be the Chief AI Officer

Is AI just about deploying agents, or does it require a fundamental leadership shift? In this episode, Ascendion CEO Karthik Krishnamurthy explains why the "Chief AI Officer" role is often a mistake, arguing that true AI transformation must be led by the CEO. We explore the fallacy of counting AI agents, the fast-approaching "Kodak moment" for hesitant companies, and why rewriting your entire operating model is the only way to survive. To everyone who celebrates Easter, we hope you have a lovely time with family this weekend! What our latest ‘Tech Flix’ documentary WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi .

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Why the CEO *MUST* Be the Chief AI Officer is an episode from Tech Talks by Harvey Nash.

This episode is 00:31:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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