AI, Strategy & Leadership - Leading End-to-End Transformation
AI, Strategy & Leadership - Leading End-to-End Transformation

AI, Strategy & Leadership - Leading End-to-End Transformation

The Optimist – Conversations with the leaders and industries shaping Europe’s digital future


03.03.2026 • 35 Min.

In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Christian Kirschniak, Managing Director and Partner at BCG, about what it takes to move from pilots to real, AI-led transformation. They explore why governance matters more than tools, how legacy systems slow progress, and why leadership - not technology - ultimately determines success.