The AI Adoption Podcast

In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, I am delighted to speak with Raghava Krishna, Technology Director for Digital and AI at the AA. This conversation brings together two key themes: the promise of AI in services organisations and the practical challenges of AI adoption in a complex, distributed organisation. The AA is one of the UK’s most trusted brands and integrity is critically importan...

In this episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Houlihan, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Cisco Europe. Matt brings a wealth of experience from both government and the private sector, and together we explored what it truly means for organisations to be AI ready. Cisco’s AI Readiness Index provides fascinating, and at times sobering, insights: while 98% o...

Sue Daley OBE, Director of Technology and Innovation at Tech UK is my guest for this episode of The AI Adoption Podcast. We discuss the current state of the UK tech sector, particularly focusing on AI adoption and its implications for businesses and the economy. The conversation covers the role of AI in the UK’s Industrial Strategy, the challenges faced by SMEs in adopting AI, and the importance o...

In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, Sean Betts, Chief AI and Innovation Officer at Omnicom Media Group, and I discuss the transformative impact of generative AI on marketing and advertising. Sean shares how generative and agentic AI are reshaping the industry, from producing campaign content to designing synthetic research panels that simulate consumer behaviour. He highlights the rapid ad...

Join me, Professor Ashley Braganza, and AI expert Dr Nikolay Burlutskiy as we explore the rise of AI agents, the power of synthetic data and what organisations must do to adopt AI responsibly. According to Nikolay, “Synthetic data proved better than real-world datasets in our trials at Astra Zeneca.” What you’ll learn: • Why 2024 was GenAI and 2025 is firmly the year of AI agents • How to set inte...

When machines are learning, evolving, making and enacting decisions on their own, what should you do? In this episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, I speak with Maggie Sarfo, CEO of Meres Consult, about why human emotional intelligence (EI) is the essential counterweight to machine artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s workplaces. Maggie says that leaders can navigate this shift with clarity, empa...

💡 In this wide-ranging conversation, Lord Kulveer Ranger draws on decades of experience across technology, transport, and policy to unpack how AI must be embedded into business thinking and strategic action. He says AI is more than standalone tech tools, it is a catalyst for transformation. 🚀 Topics explored in this episode: • Why change management is central to AI success • UK start ups are bei...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Alexandra Dobra-Kiel , Innovation and Strategy Director at Serviceplan Group and member of the Advertising Association’s AI Task Force. Together, we explore why AI adoption must go far beyond implementation and why organisational culture, leadership vulnerability and strategic clarity are essential to making AI work for people, not just systems. Alexandra offers...

In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, I discuss the transformative role of AI in healthcare medical devices with Dr Alex Cole, Director of Market Strategy at CPI.  We explore various applications of AI, from administrative support to high-risk clinical decision-making.  This discussion highlights the challenges of integrating AI into medical devices, particularly within the NHS. The conversa...

In this insightful episode, I speak with Allison Gardner, MP for Stoke-on-Trent South and an expert in AI regulation. We explore the UK Government’s AI Action Plan, the development of AI growth zones, and the critical role of governance and regulation in public services. Allison brings her expertise in health, AI policy, and data ethics to this engaging conversation, covering: ✅ The Government’s...

Ben Johnson, co-founder and CTO of Uptitude and adviser to UK Parliament, joins me to explore what it really takes for enterprise organisations to adopt AI meaningfully. 🎯 Highlights: • Why AI starts with data and ends with culture • The hidden risks of bad data and siloed ownership • What leadership teams must do to embed AI across functions • A bold call for Chief AI Officers at board level 📢...

In this episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, I am joined by Janine McKelvey, General Counsel for Data, AI and Security at BT Group, to discuss the critical aspects of AI adoption, focusing on governance, compliance, and the strategic implementation of AI within organisations. Janine shares insights on the essential elements of an AI strategy, understanding the AI supply chain, conducting impact ass...

In this episode, I’m joined by the Right Reverend Steven Croft, the Lord Bishop of Oxford. Our conversation explores the philosophical and ethical questions that arise as generative and agentic AI becomes more deeply embeddedin our lives. Together, we ask: ·      How is AI reshaping the meaning of being human? ·     Can faith traditions offer wisdom for this newtechnological era? ·      What does...

In this episode, Zahra Bahrololoumi CBE , CEO of Salesforce UK & Ireland, explores agentic AI, a new generation of artificial intelligence that processes, decides, acts and responds autonomously across business functions. In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll hear: What sets agentic AI apart from predictive and generative AI Real use cases from Agentforce, Salesforce’s AI (e.g., Heathrow A...

As the UK government begins responding to Matt Clifford’s AI Opportunities Action Plan to become a global leader in AI innovation, with strategic investment in AI zones and data centre infrastructure, the debate intensifies: how do we meet the rising energy demands of AI infrastructure without compromising our green commitments? In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast , Professor Ashley Braganz...

I’m delighted to share the latest episode of The AI Adoption Podcast , where I had the privilege of speaking with Hamzah Malik, Founder and CEO of Vet Pulse AI and Regent Branding. Hamzah’s story is a masterclass in identifying a niche, deeply understanding your market, and building AI solutions that create meaningful impact. Vet Pulse AI is already supporting over 1,000 veterinary professionals a...

Autonomous AI applications are no longer speculative technologies nor are they just about self-driving cars. Autonomous AI embedded in vehicles, drones and a variety of other vehicles are creating a fundamental shift in how industries operate, move goods, respond to crises, and maintain infrastructure. In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, I am joined by Dr Madeline Cheah, a leading voice in...

In this episode, we're joined by Konrad Shek, Director of Public Policy and Regulation at the Advertising Associatio n . Konrad brings a unique lens to the AI conversation, blending his background in engineering, civil service, and policy with his current leadership across AI, digital technology, and data privacy in the advertising world. In this episode, he delves into how generative AI is tr...

In this episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza interviews Sunaina Aytan, a cybersecurity consultant at Airbus Protect. They discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, emphasising the importance of understanding cybersecurity in the context of AI adoption. Sunaina explains the role of senior management in ensuring data security, the challenges orga...

In this episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza interviews Lord Tim Clement-Jones, a prominent figure and thought leader in AI governance and policy. They discuss the current state of AI adoption in the UK, focusing on the public sector's preparedness, the importance of data quality, and the need for trust and ethical governance. Lord Clement-Jones emphasises the role of lead...

In the inaugural episode of the AI Adoption Podcast, Professor Ashley Braganza introduces the significance of AI in today's world, emphasising its transformative impact across various sectors. The podcast aims to provide leaders and decision-makers with insights and practical steps for successful AI adoption through in-depth conversations with experts drawn from industry, public sector, policy and...