Panel 07 | Practical and successful AI initiatives in all phases of the lifecycle: what has worked so far?

October 20, 2026

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tech, Digital, and AI

Sharing successful AI use cases across all phases: due diligence, 100 days-to-year one, hold period, and exit
What are the biggest challenges encountered in each phase and how did you overcome them?
What are the biggest opportunities in each phase and what comes next?

Moderator

Brian Kmet, Senior Partner, Global Head of PE Portfolio Company Value Creation - Bain & Company

Speakers

Ajaykumar Kutty, Technology Operating Principal - KKR

Richard Lichtenstein, Operating Partner, Head of Data Science and AI - Berkshire Partners

Chris Satchell, Head of Portfolio Technology - CD&R

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