The AI Leadership Playbook for Global Enterprises

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The AI Leadership Playbook for Global Enterprises | Elena Alikhachkina

The Data Storytellers Podcast

1 hour 13 minutes 10 seconds

2 months ago

The AI Leadership Playbook for Global Enterprises | Elena Alikhachkina

In this episode of The Data Storytellers Podcast, we speak with Elena Alikhachkina, Chief Data and AI Officer at TE Connectivity. With a background spanning Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, and now one of the world’s largest industrial tech companies, Elena shares what it takes to lead AI transformation across global, complex organizations.

We talk about the realities of operationalizing data and AI in manufacturing, the soft skills required to drive trust and adoption, and how to move from use cases to enterprise value. Elena also reflects on how she built her career across industries, why curiosity is her superpower, and how data leaders can move from technical execution to strategic leadership.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Elena’s current role at TE Connectivity
02:41 – Why AI transformation is a leadership challenge, not a tech one
06:50 – How to build trust across functions when driving change
10:22 – The power of storytelling in operational environments
14:36 – Creating a data strategy that scales globally
18:58 – Why speed alone is not a data strategy
23:11 – Aligning AI with core business priorities
27:04 – Moving from isolated use cases to enterprise-wide value
31:17 – Lessons from Nestlé and Johnson & Johnson
36:03 – Defining value clearly in industrial use cases
40:40 – The evolution of the Chief Data and AI Officer role
44:12 – Building multidisciplinary teams that earn business trust
49:18 – Advice for data leaders entering legacy-heavy environments
53:46 – Why curiosity, empathy, and resilience matter most
58:03 – How Elena built her career across industries and functions
1:03:40 – What’s next in data and AI at TE Connectivity
1:08:12 – Closing thoughts on leadership, impact, and lifelong learning