AI is no longer just a technology challenge—it’s a leadership imperative. As organizations evolve into AI-native enterprises, the differentiator is no longer access to tools, but the fluency, agility, and strategic vision of the people leading the charge.
In this forward-looking episode of The AI Talk Show, Asha Saxena, Founder & CEO of WLDA, speaks with Dr. Elena Alikhachkina, Chief Data & AI Officer at TE Connectivity, about what it really takes to lead in an AI-powered world. Drawing on Elena’s experiences leading digital, data, and AI transformation across Fortune 50 companies—from Dow Jones to Johnson & Johnson—this conversation explores the shift from data literacy to data fluency, the pitfalls of siloed projects, and the role of critical thinking, curiosity, and governance in responsible innovation.
This session is essential for CDOs, CAIOs, CIOs, and executive leaders seeking to elevate beyond technical implementation and build influence, trust, and strategic momentum across their organizations.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between data literacy and data fluency—and why fluency is now a core leadership competency
- What it means to lead with curiosity, ask the right questions, and demand transparency from AI systems
- How to drive cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder buy-in, and lasting cultural change
- Why trusted data and responsible AI governance must be embedded into your strategic planning
- Practical approaches to moving from insight to impact, even in complex enterprise environments
Speaker
Dr. Elena Alikhachkina — Chief Data & AI Officer, TE Connectivity
Moderator
Asha Saxena — Founder & CEO, WLDA | The AI Factor Institute
Duration
~ 30 minutes
