Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

AI is quickly evolving from a productivity tool into a growth engine, and the organizations that can operationalize enterprise intelligence at scale will define the next era of competition.

In this summit panel episode of Technovation, Peter High and Andrew Krusell speak with Steve Bronson, CIO of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and John Gigerich, SVP & CIO of Keurig Dr Pepper, about how leading enterprises are transforming data, AI, and machine learning into measurable revenue growth.

Key topics include:

Using AI-driven sales enablement to improve retail execution

Building trusted enterprise data foundations for scalable AI

Leveraging predictive intelligence to optimize ordering and inventory

Aligning business and technology teams around growth outcomes

Navigating acquisitions, organizational change, and AI governance at scale

AI productivity gains alone are no longer enough. The organizations creating real enterprise value are redesigning their operating models around data, decision advantage, and differentiated capability.

In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Summit where Peter High moderated a conversation with Alexandra Guenther, SVP & CIO at Leidos, and Kelly Fletcher, CIO of the U.S. Department of State, about how enterprise leaders are rethinking AI strategy, cybersecurity, and organizational transformation during an era of continuous disruption.

Key discussion points include:

Why AI value must extend beyond productivity metrics

How the State Department securely enables AI experimentation at scale

The role of enterprise data foundations in successful AI adoption

Using AI to improve cybersecurity visibility and decision advantage

Leading organizations through the psychology of transformation

As AI reshapes enterprise operating models, the profile of the modern technology leader is changing just as quickly.

In this special Technovation Summit May 2026 panel, Metis Strategy’s Steven Norton sits down with executive search leaders Tarun Inuganti of Korn Ferry, Ryan Bulkoski of Heidrick & Struggles, and Mike Doonan of SPMB Executive Search to discuss how AI is redefining executive hiring, leadership expectations, and boardroom dynamics.

The conversation explores why nonlinear career paths are becoming more valuable, how organizations are approaching Chief AI Officer roles, and why storytelling, influence, and change leadership are now essential executive capabilities.

Key topics include:

Why cross-industry experience is becoming a competitive advantage

The rise of AI-fluent boards and executive teams

How Chief AI Officer roles are evolving

Why leadership influence now matters more than technical expertise alone

What recruiters look for in next-generation CIOs and technology leaders

What separates founders who successfully scale companies from those who struggle to evolve beyond the startup phase?

In this episode of Technoventure, Peter High speaks with Enrique Salem, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures and former CEO of Symantec, about leadership, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and the evolving role of AI in both business growth and cyber threats. Enrique shares lessons from building and leading organizations at global scale, advising founders, and investing in next-generation technology platforms.

Key topics include:

Building mission-driven organizations that scale

Why trust and accountability accelerate execution

How AI is reshaping cybersecurity threats and defenses

Reducing customer friction in enterprise software adoption

What great founders understand about self-awareness and leadership

As telecom infrastructure becomes increasingly software-defined, technology leaders must rethink everything from engineering talent to AI operations and customer experience.

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Jake Perlman, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Information Officer at Charter Communications, about how one of the nation’s largest connectivity providers is transforming its network into a software-driven platform. Jake shares how Charter is integrating AI, telemetry, predictive analytics, and edge infrastructure to improve operations at scale while enabling faster innovation across the business.

Key highlights include:

Why modern telecom networks increasingly resemble software platforms

How AI is improving technician workflows and predictive operations

Charter’s approach to agile organizational design and engineering culture

The strategic role of edge computing and distributed infrastructure

Why continuous learning has become essential for technology leadership