AI is everywhere, but many boards still struggle to turn ambition into real impact.
In this SIGNAL podcast episode, Beko Europe CEO Akın Garzanlı shares how he approaches AI at scale—and what leaders need to get right.
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In this episode of the SIGNAL podcast we welcome Akın Garzanlı, CEO of Beko Europe, one of the largest home appliances companies. Akın shares how he approaches AI in a global, asset-heavy business that puts connected devices into millions of homes.
We discuss the toughest leadership challenges that came with the rapid rise of AI, Beko’s AI-powered products, and the award-winning AI Infusion program that is changing how teams work.
If you’re a board member or executive wrestling with where AI truly adds value, how to govern it, and how to get your organization moving, this episode is for you.
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The SIGNAL podcast, powered by Software Improvement Group, is a monthly show where we turn complex IT topics into business clarity. Hosted by Werner Heijstek, Senior Director at Software Improvement Group.
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