EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Intelligent CIO Europe . This month ’ s cover story , which can be found on page 54 , features Aruj Haider , Head of Digital Emerging Technology and Innovation , The Crown Estate . The Crown Estate , one of the UK ’ s most prominent national landowners , has unveiled an ambitious AI employee training programme to harness the transformative potential of AI , empowering employees to drive greater value for the UK , foster innovation and optimise efficiency across its vast portfolio .
Aruj Haider , Head of Digital Emerging Technology and Innovation , The Crown Estate , says : “ AI represents an enormous opportunity for us , that will increase our ability to effectively serve the country and give a huge boost to our efficiency and capability to achieve net zero and grow our productivity .
“ This training will unlock our team ’ s ability to define the role AI will play in our organisational journey . Just as importantly , it gives our people access to some of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today .
“ At The Crown Estate , our AI strategy is geared towards developing the skills , mindsets and behaviours to use AI effectively within our organisation . This apprenticeship is a key marker on that journey , and I really look forward to seeing some of the plans and impacts participants make on this programme over the next 13 months .”
In this month ’ s Editor ’ s Question on pages 30 – 33 , we ask industry experts how organisations can refine their data strategies to ensure AI adoption translates into meaningful business success . Caroline Carruthers , CEO , Carruthers and Jackson ; Andrea Gozzi , Professor at Open Institute of Technology ( OPIT ) for the BSc & MSc in Digital Business ; and Amol Vedak , Director , Percipere , respond .
This month ’ s Get to Know features Mattie Yeta , Chief Sustainability Officer , CGI , who offers her advice on aspiring to a C-Level position . “ Attaining a C-suite title all boils down to the experience and skills you ’ ve developed over the years and being able to apply the experience and skills in a meaningful way to add value ,” she says . “ So , my advice would be to absorb and learn as much as you can ensuring you specialise in an area but also broaden your skills thinking about transferability . Simply put : ask questions , be curious and be inquisitive .” You can read the full article by turning to p73 .
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Mark Bowen Editorial Director
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