Panel 02 The PE backed CEO: what does great look like in the age of AI?

October 20, 2026

• How is the CEO mindset evolving, and what skills do leaders need to successfully lead in an AI-focused world?

• How can leaders successfully reframe AI strategy to focus on making faster, better business decisions?

• How PE-backed CEOs translate the investment thesis into commercial execution across the portfolio in the age of AI

• How can companies effectively execute and plan long-term in an environment where technological capabilities are advancing monthly?

• How can leaders decode employee resistance and cultivate an AI-first culture when employees fear job displacement?