Digital Strategy Unlocked

Discover how e-commerce is being reimagined with Eli Finkelshteyn, CEO and Founder of Constructor, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming search, discovery, and retail media. From balancing art and science to building “one system, one AI, one brain,” Eli unpacks how search can move beyond relevance metrics to drive true customer delight and revenue growth. Eli shares his...

Step into the world of digital healing with Lisa Gohil, Head of Digital Health Strategy at Stanford Healthcare, as she joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming the patient and clinician experience in a historically complex industry. From tech debt to trust-building, discover how healthcare is reimagining its future through agentic AI and user-centered digital strategy. Lisa share...

Step into the world of agentic AI with Munish Gandhi, Co-founder & CEO of Statisfy, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI teammates are reshaping customer success in the enterprise. From repetitive tasks to multi-agent orchestration, discover how Statisfy is transforming B2B customer engagement, making human teams more productive and unlocking repeatable customer health. Munish shar...

Step into the world of auto innovation with Manavendra Sial, Executive Vice President and CFO of Tenneco, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming a 100-year-old manufacturing giant. From spark plugs to smart prompts, discover how agentic AI is reshaping the way Tenneco operates, bridging decades-old machinery with predictive automation and intelligent supply chains. Manave...

Step inside the world of supply chain innovation with Patricia Harris, CMO of Blue Yonder, as she sits down with host Deepak Sharma. Discover how Patricia is bringing AI to life in the supply chain, transforming theory into real-world impact. Learn how autonomous supply chains, agentic AI, and the SADA (See, Analyze, Decide, Act) loop are helping businesses stay agile amidst constant disruptions....

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for a thought-provoking conversation with Guy Nirpaz, Founder and CEO of Perspective AI. Explore Guy’s insights on AI’s role in customer relationships, balancing efficiency with human connection, and the concept of customer clarity in a digital-first world. Learn how AI can help businesses scale engagement, enhance trust, and drive value, rather than simply automate i...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an engaging discussion with Bharath Prabhakaran, Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at the University of Cincinnati. Explore Bharath’s insights on digital transformation in higher education, including unique challenges such as balancing innovation with regulatory compliance, integrating diverse data systems, and leveraging AI responsibly. Discover actionable...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an engaging discussion with Sylvain Hanssen, Director of Digital Commerce at Phoenix Group. Explore Sylvain's insights on accelerating healthcare with AI, balancing innovation with ethics, and navigating the complexities of healthcare transformation. Discover strategies for responsibly leveraging AI to improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare professional work...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an engaging discussion with Sunil Unni, VP of Digital Marketing, Strategy and Platforms at Avantor. Explore Sunil's insights on crafting seamless journeys for B2B customer experiences, where digital strategy meets procurement efficiency. Dive into strategies for simplifying complex B2B buying processes, leveraging data integration, and fostering innovation with cu...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for a captivating conversation with Ashish Garg, Co-founder & CEO at Eltropy. Discover how Ashish successfully led the transformation of Eltropy, empowering community financial institutions to embrace digital transformation and generative AI. Learn how customer-centered values and a “team of owners” culture were pivotal in reshaping member interactions through any...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for a captivating conversation with Anne Guichard, Global Head of Digital Platforms and Transformation at L'Oréal. Discover how Anne successfully led the transformation of Website Factory, overcoming challenges through strong management, creativity, and communication. Learn how non-digital skills were pivotal in turning a near-failure into a global success, and explor...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an insightful conversation with Neeraj Agarwal, CIO at Torani, as they explore the future of consumer goods through the lens of Smart CPG. Discover how AI, IoT, and data-driven insights are revolutionizing product personalization, supply chain optimization, and customer engagement. Neeraj shares his expertise on the evolving role of technology in driving innovatio...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, for an engaging conversation with Tarun Luthra, Global VP of Customer Experience at SAP. Discover how AI is revolutionizing customer experiences and transforming support functions into revenue drivers. Learn why trust, human connection, and adaptability are more critical than ever in today's digital landscape.  Tune in for actionable insights into experience economy,...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, in an illuminating conversation with Markus Zirn, Chief Strategy Officer at Workato, as they discuss the democratization of AI and its pivotal role in driving enterprise success. Markus highlights the three key patterns fueling AI integration and the core tenets essential for AI-driven transformations.  Tune in for actionable insights into GenAI's transformative power...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, in a riveting conversation with Martin Mrugal, Former Chief Operating Officer at Ellucian, exploring the evolving dynamics of digital interactions and relationships. Martin highlights the critical role of AI and machine learning in enhancing predictive analytics and customer engagement.   Tune in for actionable insights on integrating technology with human touchpoints...

Join our host, Deepak Sharma, in a captivating conversation with Mary-Beth Donovan, Chief Customer Officer at EDB, as they delve into the art of designing impactful customer journeys. This episode unravels the importance of aligning with diverse customer outcomes and harnessing the power of data insights to drive success.   Tune in for insightful strategies to elevate your customer experiences, en...

Join us as our host, Deepak Sharma, sits down with Abhay Solapurkar, Chief Customer Officer at SkyHigh Security, exploring the power of hyper-personalization and fortifying digital security. Discover the five crucial pillars underpinning digital transformation and learn how to leverage cutting-edge digital tools for customer lifecycle management. Tune in to learn how to drive unparalleled customer...

Join us as our host, Deepak Sharma, sits down with Maranda Dziekonski, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Datasembly, as they navigate the intersection of leadership, innovation, and digital strategy. Maranda shares her remarkable journey, from overcoming early challenges to spearheading customer success in the ever-evolving world of startups.   Discover Maranda's unique approach to blen...

In this fresh episode of "Digital Strategy Unlocked," host Deepak Sharma dives headfirst into the intricate and enthralling universe of artificial intelligence. With AI's expansive reach, from its whimsical integrations in toys to its revolutionary implementations in the pharmaceutical realm, the episode promises a comprehensive exploration. We're privileged to have Drew Patel, North America's dig...

Join us as our host Deepak Sharma sits down with a key figure from Pret A Manger, Sarah Venning, Former Global Chief Digital Officer, exploring their innovative leapfrogging strategy in the digital world. Discover how Pret leverages the power of digital transformation to create seamless customer experiences. Learn about the importance of how brands can adapt to a hybrid world where customers live...

Join us this week as our host Deepak Sharma joins Meenu Agarwal, Group Senior Vice President at Workday, to discuss the critical role of customer success. They delve into how leading companies utilize technology to empower customers while maintaining a human-centric approach throughout the customer journey. Tune in as they strike the perfect balance between digital touchpoints and human interactio...

This week on the podcast, our host Deepak Sharma and guest Dipesh Biswas, Chief Digital Officer at Livinguard, discuss the fascinating journey of digital from Mainframes to Metaverse. They delve into the technological advancements made over the years, from Web 1.0 to Internet-of-Things, and explore the mindset behind it all. Dipesh also shares great insights from his upcoming book called ‘Of Firef...

In this episode of 'Digital Strategy Unlocked,' our special guest Lubomira Rochet, Current partner at JAB and former Chief Digital Officer at L'Oreal, shares deep insights with our host, Deepak Sharma, about the evolution of Digital Transformation. Tune in as they discuss how digital success requires a digital culture and how companies can bring on their A-game for successful tech-enabled transfor...

In this episode of 'Digital Strategy Unlocked,' Barry Gilmore, Former CIO of L'Oréal America's has an insightful conversation with our host, Deepak Sharma. Tune in as they discuss the vital aspect of business success and the role a CIO must play in today's ever-changing digital world. Barry also deep-dives into Photon Colleague Success Management and shares his outside-in perspective on the framew...

Welcome to the first episode of 'Digital Strategy Unlocked,' where we provide valuable insights and influential trends that help CIOs advance their capabilities and leadership skills to shape, enable, and influence business strategies. This week Anthony Roberts, former SVP and Global CIO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, joins Deepak Sharma. They take a deep dive through the lens of Photon Colleague Su...