Saurabh Choudhuri discusses responsible AI in business and strategy execution

In an era where technology permeates every aspect of business, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with business leadership and strategy execution is revolutionizing enterprise productivity. Saurabh Suman Choudhuri, Global Digital Transformation Leader at SAP, is a leading voice for ethical AI leadership in the business world. His contributions to digital transformation, ethical AI research and community empowerment highlight the profound impact of responsible AI on enterprise productivity and social progress.
The role of AI in business leadership and strategy execution
Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of business leadership and strategy execution. In today’s dynamic and highly competitive marketplace, AI-powered solutions are essential for leaders who want to stay ahead. By using artificial intelligence, companies can improve decision-making, improve operations, supply chain and support innovation.
Artificial intelligence makes it easier to automate routine tasks, freeing leaders’ valuable time to focus on strategic initiatives. From customer relationship management to optimizing marketing campaigns, AI-powered automation increases efficiency and productivity across a variety of business functions.
“Artificial intelligence enables leaders to leverage vast amounts of data to gain actionable insights, predict market trends and make informed strategic decisions. For example, AI-powered analytics tools can process data in real time to identify customer preferences, optimize supply chains, and improve financial forecasts.” Saurabh explains his deep expertise in AI-enabled Cloud ERP enterprise applications.
Moreover, AI is transforming strategy execution by enabling leaders to monitor and measure results in real time. AI-powered dashboards and performance management systems give leaders a holistic view of key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling them to track progress, identify bottlenecks and quickly take corrective actions.

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A leader in responsible artificial intelligence, agility and enterprise gamification in business transformation
Saurabh’s career has been characterized by driving enterprise innovation and leveraging the entrepreneurial skills he has acquired since co-founding an e-commerce startup in his early 20s while pursuing an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM B). After 15 years, Saurabh continues to operate in the industry with his innovative mindset as a digital transformation leader at SAP in the US, where he focuses on driving productivity through enterprise AI-driven innovation, incubation and automation to deliver great customer experience across the globe. experiences key industries and business scenarios in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, finance and more.
During the 2020-2021 COVID outbreak, in the absence of physical travel and cancellation of customer innovation workshops, leading to supply chain disruptions, Saurabh developed an enterprise gamification approach of virtually engaging with customers around the world and helping them explore enterprise solutions while meeting their high-priority business continuity needs. He then published his findings in a research paper, “Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Applications of Enterprise Gamification in Business Development,” which provides a roadmap for organizations to leverage AI and gamification in their cloud-based ERP systems to increase efficiency and revenue.
“The virtual and immersive gamified way of discovering built-in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and robotic process automation (RPA) features in enterprise applications was very creative and innovative, saving us several months of time and increasing our organizational productivity. I haven’t seen anything like this anywhere else in the industry,” explains Nilesh Ghule, CEO, Forza Logistics Techlabs Pvt Ltd, highlighting Saurabh’s leadership in developing purposeful technology innovations in crisis situations.
Saurabh is the author of several international research articles exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on business leadership and strategy. His research reveals a positive correlation between developing a responsible AI strategy, investing in ethical AI courses, successfully launching product/service intelligence, and transforming an organization’s business model.
To further scale and expand his knowledge, Saurabh has documented his knowledge and published detailed case studies of organizations increasing employee productivity by leveraging emerging technologies such as AI GPT / CoPilot and AI Video Avatars in his book ‘Driving digital distribution with AI in business development “. In addition to artificial intelligence, Saurabh is also a strong advocate of agile software development, which enables doubling enterprise productivity in half the time. With extensive experience as an Agile Coach in Fortune 20 and leading Agile programs for over 500 members, Saurabh has also published his book A comprehensive guide to agile transformation, enterprise innovation and productivity which is well appreciated and implemented by leading universities for engineering and management students and also sought after by young industry professionals.
The path forward: evangelizing and democratizing responsible industrial AI
Saurabh Choudhuri’s commitment to the technology community and social causes is evident through his extensive involvement as a mentor and speaker. He actively leads numerous technology startups in the US and India and frequently shares his expertise at top industry events such as US TiE Commerce Connect and the IIM US Alumni Tech Conference. In addition to his involvement in the industry, Saurabh devotes his time to mentoring university and high school students pursuing STEM courses, as well as serving as a guest speaker at institutions such as Georgia Tech University and IEEE conferences. He also serves a prominent role on the advisory board of the Strategic AI Certificate Program at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. In particular, Saurabh has contributed as an AI industry expert to the United Nations, promoting the Sustainable Development Goals through the strategic application of AI.
As a thought leader on the Forbes Business Council, the Harvard Business Review Advisory Board, and the Gartner Peer Ambassador Program, Saurabh Choudhuri consistently advocates for the ethical and safe use of artificial intelligence in industry and society. His leadership at SAP and his broader contributions to ERP and AI in the technology community highlight his qualities as a visionary leader. Looking ahead, Saurabh is focused on evangelizing and democratizing responsible AI in the industry. Through his efforts, he continues to inspire technologists and business leaders, proving that with a deliberate approach, technology can serve as a powerful catalyst for positive change in the industry.