Transformation isn't a launch moment; it's a long game. In this sharp, honest interview, Derek Gallo, Sr. Director Business Transformation at Thermo Fisher Scientific breaks down what leaders get wrong about transformation timelines, the hidden costs of delay, and why leadership behaviour matters more than any technology upgrade.
Today’s Chief Transformation Officer must combine operational mastery with sociopolitical awareness. Policies across the US, EU, and beyond ranging from tariffs and the EU AI Act to emerging ‘Sovereign AI & Data’ agendas are accelerating de-globalization. In response, regional playbooks may offer a more resilient path through ongoing disruption.
AI initiatives no longer sit solely with the CIO. They are complex, costly, and cross-functional, requiring leaders who can deliver sustainable change and measurable outcomes. Today’s transformation leader has the opportunity to become the key enabler of these powerful digital tools
A long-standing focus of the Chief Transformation Exchange, communication strategy underpins successful change. While its value is not always shared across functions, we help demonstrate its impact from board-level alignment to frontline satisfaction and productivity.
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