John Kell

John Kell is a freelance journalist. He's the writer of Fortune's CIO Intelligence newsletter.

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  • Brendan HumphreysNewsletters

    Canva’s CTO encourages all 5,000 employees to find the AI tools that work best for them

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    Why corporate travelers and wealthy flyers are turning to fractionally-owned private jets

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  • Meerah RajavelNewsletters

    Why Palo Alto Networks is focusing on just a few big gen AI bets

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  • 017<br /> 8 &#8211; 9:15 AM<br /> BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES<br /> AGILITY AT SCALE: WHY DECENTRALIZED DECISION-MAKING BRINGS A<br /> COMPETITIVE<br /> EDGE<br /> Hosted by Cognizant<br /> For forward-thinking corporations, what used to be the administrative “back office” are<br /> now hubs of advanced productivity, specialized knowledge, and innovation. In this<br /> session, we’ll hear from experts at the forefront of the reimagination of these hubs &#8211; now<br /> called Global Competency Centers &#8211; and learn how decentralizing decision-making in<br /> this way can provide organizations with a distinct competitive edge.<br /> Corey Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking, Capital One<br /> Thomas MacMillan, Chief Operating Officer, EmblemHealth<br /> Namita Seth, Vice President, Strategic Growth, Cognizant<br /> Mostapha Tahiri, Executive Vice President and COO, State Street<br /> Moderator: Lila MacLellan, FortuneConferences

    State Street bucked the AI trend by ditching outsourcing for in-house operations to cut costs. It’s working, COO says

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  • 018<br /> LEADING THROUGH VOLATILITY: WHERE SHOULD COOs FOCUS THEIR<br /> ENERGY AND TIME?<br /> Hosted by Boston Consulting Group<br /> COOs require actionable strategies for prioritizing today&#8217;s unique operational<br /> challenges, from shifting trade policies, to recession indicators, and the potential fallout<br /> of lagging consumer sentiment and spending. Through data-driven insights, real-world<br /> case studies, and practical frameworks, this session will tackle best practices for how<br /> operations leaders can address cost structures, prioritize talent development, and<br /> leverage AI capabilities to build sustainable and resilient competitive advantages during<br /> volatile times.<br /> Brett Bruggeman, Executive Vice President and COO, Land O’Lakes Gina Goetter, Chief<br /> Financial Officer and COO, Hasbro Sonya Huffman, Chief Administrative Officer, Link<br /> Logistics Laura Juliano, Managing Director and Senior Partner; North America<br /> Operations Practice Leader, Boston Consulting Group<br /> 9:30 &#8211; 9:35 AM<br /> WELCOME BACK<br /> Diane Brady, Fortune<br /> Photograph by Kristy Walker/FortuneConferences

    What it takes to lead through volatility and uncertainty

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  • Jim Stratton and Ashley GoldsmithNewsletters

    How software giant Workday got 79% of its employees to embrace AI

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  • James JohnsonNewsletters

    Why Deere paid hackers $1.5 million to detect vulnerabilities and keep the agriculture-equipment maker safe

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  • Sandeep DadlaniNewsletters

    UnitedHealth CTO says AI investments can help a health care system that needs to be fixed

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  • 003<br /> Tuesday, May 20th, 2025<br /> Fortune Most Powerful Women International<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 12:30 – 2:00 PM<br /> WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP LUNCH PROGRAM: ADVANCING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE<br /> Hosted by ROSHN Group  <br /> Around the world, significant strides have been made to increase the number of women in corporate leadership positions. In the U.S., women make up 29% of C-Suite level roles and hold approximately 30% of board seats. And here in Saudi Arabia, nearly 10% of board positions are held by women, a new reality made possible by the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 strategy and other significant government-led reforms. Even with such progress, untapped opportunities remain in industries where women have traditionally been underrepresented – from construction and engineering to technology and energy. In this special lunch program, we’ll explore the strategies needed to advance women into C-suite positions, create more inclusive workplaces, foster untapped talent, and create a path to parity – not just progress – for women at all levels of business. Panelists:<br /> Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello, Group Chief Governance Officer, Red Sea Global<br /> Giovanna Carnevali, Executive Director, Master Planning, ROSHN Group<br /> Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager – GCC, Visa<br /> Red Sea Global&#8217;s , KSA, CBRE<br /> Renée McGowan, Chief Executive Officer, India, Middle East, and Africa, Marsh McLennan<br /> Moderator: Michal Lev-Ram, Contributing Editor, Fortune Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneConferences

    Visa exec says Saudi businesswomen are showing a ‘very aggressive’ side as traditional barriers to success crumble

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  • 026<br /> Wednesday, May 21st, 2025<br /> Fortune Most Powerful Women International<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 10:05 – 10:10 AM<br /> UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: WORKFORCES FOR THE FUTURE<br /> The Middle East has some of the highest youth employment rates globally, while nearly 60% of the population is under the age of 30. As a result, expanding education programs and supercharging job creation is critical for the strength of the region&#8217;s economies. A playbook for how the public and private sector can work together to solve for these challenges and unlock the region’s full potential. Presenter: Dr. Leila Hoteit, Managing Director &amp; Senior Partner, Boston<br /> Consulting Group Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneConferences

    BCG leader calls for optimism amid AI doom and gloom, and says enabling young people to ‘build and shape the future’ is key

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  • SAP_Walter Sun, Intuit_Alex Balazs, Pendo_Todd OlsonNewsletters

    Technologists are embracing ‘vibe coding’ as they deploy more AI-enabled tools to boost productivity

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  • Deb Hall LefevreNewsletters

    How Starbucks’ CTO balances tech investments that can make work easier for baristas without losing the human touch

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  • Cisco&#8217;s Chintan Patel and Accenture&#8217;s Karalee Close (right) at Fortune&#8217;s Brainstorm AI event in London this week.Conferences

    Workforce AI skills are advancing too slowly as the technology zooms ahead. Something has to give

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  • Christos RuciNewsletters

    Why Limbach’s CIO didn’t allow the company’s 1,400 employees to use gen AI tools until this year

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  • Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines Inc., during an interview in New York, US, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Bastian said that he sees &#8216;strong demand&#8217; for flights carrying into 2023. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesConferences

    For Delta and Accenture CEOs, helping employees navigate the trade and tariffs uncertainty fits the company culture

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