AI is no longer an experiment in a corner of the organisation. It now shapes the core of strategy, decision‑making and culture. The question is no longer if AI will have an impact, but who will guide it.
Many organisations are already experimenting with AI: marketing teams generate content, HR tests tools for CV screening, and operations managers pilot automation in inventory planning. But experiments aren’t a strategy. More and more, boardrooms are asking the same questions:
How do we ensure AI doesn’t remain stuck in scattered projects? How do we make it part of the company’s core without losing control? And what does that mean for the way we design our organisation, for the people we hire, and for the leaders we appoint?
AI already touches nearly every department—from operations to finance, from customer service to HR. But the real challenge is to connect these initiatives, set priorities and provide clear direction. That requires leadership: not someone who just “gets the tech,” but a leader who can translate what AI means for strategy, teams and culture.
For almost 20 years, Newpeople has helped organisations find leaders who drive digital change. What began with digital leadership has evolved into AI‑driven leadership — where AI shapes strategy, culture and governance. We work with boards and executives who want AI embedded across the organisation, not stuck in side projects — from pioneers who spark AI to leaders who bring structure and governance.
With executive search we find leaders who make the long‑term difference: strategists who understand AI—and know how to use it to create real value.
With interim solutions we bring speed and flexibility: experts who can step in immediately to launch AI programmes, build teams, and integrate AI into existing operations.
Every day, we see AI raising new questions about ethics, compliance and the human side of tech. That’s why we bring forward leaders who embrace technology without losing sight of people.
The leadership you choose today determines how your organisation will handle AI tomorrow.
At Newpeople, we believe that AI-driven change starts with the right people – leaders who understand technology, but above all, know how to bring people, processes, and culture along on the journey.
We combine executive search with interim solutions to attract leaders who fit the stage your organisation is in: from pioneers who kick‑start the first AI projects to strategists who bring governance, ethics and scalability.
But finding leaders isn’t enough. Through roundtables, knowledge events, AI Monday and international study tours, we actively build a network of AI‑aware leaders. We raise awareness, share best practices and provide tools not just to follow AI – but to shape it.
Want to know what this could mean for your organisation? Book a free strategy session on AI and leadership – and discover which leaders and steps are needed to make AI a genuine part of your organisation’s core.
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