The CDIO’s Journey:
From Technology to Business Impact
Ash Mehra, former CDIO at Constellation Brands & Mondelez deep dives into 'Run-to-Grow' model and explains why 'Technology is an accelerator of both good and bad'
- The "Run to Grow" Value Framework
- Driving Real P&L Impact with AI
- The Double-Edged Sword of Technology
Featuring
Ash Mehra
Former CDIO Constellation Brands
Mondelez · Speaker
Vikram Gollakota
SVP, Growth Initiatives
HighRadius · Host
Key Takeaways
What you'll walk away with
Five ideas from the session that reshape how CIOs, CDOs, and finance leaders think about the AI era.
The "Run to Grow" Value Framework
Optimizing baseline IT operations frees up capital to fund commercial innovation and deliver multi-million-dollar savings.
Driving Real P&L Impact with AI
AI drives real P&L impact only when advanced technology is paired with mature business processes and owned by P&L leaders.
The Double-Edged Sword of Technology
Tech amplifies existing business processes — it creates systemic risk over weak operations, but yields market leadership when paired with mature ones.
Managing High-Stakes Operational Crises
Navigating major operational disruptions requires decisive leadership, structured hourly check-ins, and transparent cross-team alignment.
The Three Core Values of Effective Leaders
Enduring leadership impact relies on cultivating: Generosity (focusing beyond oneself), Courage (taking calculated risks), and Compassion (empathy for others).
