The Influencers: Digital Transformation

Smarter, Faster, Greener: The impact of AI and Quantum Computing on Research & Development with Marcel Quennet, Quantistry

Discover how quantum computing and AI are transforming material science in this conversation with Quantistry CEO Marcel Quennet and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach. You will learn how cutting-edge digital technologies are accelerating R&D for next-gen batteries, sustainable plastics, and more—while cutting costs and environmental impact. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the future of digital innovation in chemistry.
 
About Quantistry:  Quantistry is dedicated to transforming R&D by democratizing advanced simulations, making their cloud-native platform a catalyst for innovation and sustainability. They strive to empower global leaders in strategic sectors to tackle today's challenges with tomorrow's solutions, driving not just innovation but a greener future for all. Learn more at https://www.quantistry.com .
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
 
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Navigating Digital Transformation and the Human Side of AI with Kishor Sridhar

This episode of The Influencers features Kishor Sridhar, a leading consultant in change management and leadership, as he discusses how organizations can navigate the challenges of digital transformation with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach. From understanding the psychological barriers to embracing AI to empowering employees to focus on meaningful work, Kishor shares actionable insights on fostering transformational leadership and aligning individual goals with organizational vision. If you're curious about how to inspire change and harness AI to unlock human potential, this episode is for you.
 
About Kishor Sridhar: A leading expert in applied emotional economics in the areas of sales, leadership, change and digitalization, Kishor Sridhar is a sought-after management consultant, keynote speaker, and bestselling author and, as well as a lecturer at the International School of Management in Munich. Learn more at https://sridhar.de.
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
 
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Powering the Future: Michael Tobin, OBE, on Innovation, AI, and Sustainability

In this remarkable episode, Michael Tobin, OBE, shares his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey from revolutionizing data centers to his current philanthropic and sustainability endeavors. Michael and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach unpack the growing energy demands driven by AI, innovative solutions for sustainable data centers, and the ethical dilemmas posed by advancements in AI technology. Full of valuable insights on leadership, social responsibility, and the future of innovation, this conversation provides inspiration and perspective for anyone interested in the evolving role of technology and sustainability in our world.
About Michael Tobin: Michael is currently the founder and Executive Chairman at Tobin Ventures Ltd, and holds multiple NED and Chairman roles with progressive businesses in the data center and technology industries. Michael is the former CEO of Telecity, where he built the business from £6M market cap to a £2.6bn business, and was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth for his ‘Services to the Digital Economy.’
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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From Courtroom to Cybercrime Prevention I Kebharu Smith, Director and Associate General Counsel – Counterfeit Crimes Unit, Amazon

Follow the journey of Kebharu Smith, Director of Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit, and learn about his family background and path as a state prosecutor to his role as a federal prosecutor against IP and computer crimes, and now as a combatant against global counterfeit operations in the digital space. In this episode, Kebharu reflects on his personal trajectory from courtroom to tech giant, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and innovation in safeguarding online marketplaces. Tune in to explore the intersections of law, technology, and leadership in the digital age.
 
About Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit:  Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit works with brands, law enforcement, and customers across the globe to stop bad actors and hold them accountable.
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Ethical AI in Pharma: How Novartis Leads in Data Privacy I Franziska Janorschke, Head of Data Privacy at Novartis

A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, healthcare, and ethics, this episode of The Influencers features Franziska Janorschke, Head of Data Privacy at Novartis, discussing the pharmaceutical giant's approach to digital transformation, AI, and data governance with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach. They explore Novartis' proactive stance on AI compliance, the challenges of AI implementation in complex fields like clinical trials, and how privacy and governance frameworks provide a foundation for responsible innovation.
 
About Novartis:  Novartis is an innovative medicines company whose medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide and that works to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives.
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Behind the scenes at the Digital Assets Summit I Part 3/3

Driving Adoption: The Path for Digital Assets -- featuring thought leaders from Schroders, R3, GDF, and PV01
In our third and final special episode of The Influencers, recorded live at the Digital Asset Summit in London, industry experts dive into the transformative power of digital assets for financial institutions. They explore opportunities for improved speed, efficiency, and cost through blockchain and decentralized finance, while addressing challenges like regulatory coordination, interoperability, and the need for mindset shifts within traditional finance. Hear about real-world innovations and the path to broader digital asset adoption as the industry moves from proof of concept to practical applications.
About the Digital Assets Summit:  Every Fall, we gather policymakers and industry leaders to attend our annual summit on digital assets and tokenization, held in partnership with Global Digital Finance, a non-profit whose mission is to promote and underpin the greater adoption of market standards for the use of crypto and digital assets.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Behind the scenes at the Digital Assets Summit I Part 2/3

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Transforming Financial Markets with Digital Assets I Featuring thought leaders from BNY, Euroclear, Kiln, and Société Générale-FORGE
In our second special episode of The Influencers, recorded live at the Digital Asset Summit in London, industry leaders explore how innovations like tokenization, staking, and stablecoins reshape financial market infrastructure for efficiency, scalability, and new revenue streams. Amid optimism, our diverse group of interviewees address hurdles in regulatory clarity and technology interoperability, emphasizing collaboration, education, and mindset shifts to ensure that institutions and investors can fully embrace digital assets and blockchain solutions.
About the Digital Assets Summit:  Every Fall, we gather policymakers and industry leaders to attend our annual summit on digital assets and tokenization, held in partnership with Global Digital Finance, a non-profit whose mission is to promote and underpin the greater adoption of market standards for the use of crypto and digital assets.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Behind the scenes at the Digital Assets Summit I Part 1/3

Digital Assets and the Road to Mass Adoption in Financial Services - featuring Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Co-Chair of Global Digital Finance
In this special episode of The Influencers, recorded live at the Digital Asset Summit in London, Sharon Lewis, John Salmon, and Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Co-Chair of Global Digital Finance (GDF), discuss the future of digital assets in financial services. They highlight institutional adoption, regulatory challenges, and the rapid evolution of technologies like tokenization and blockchain. With insights from key players across the industry, the conversation delves into the potential for mass adoption and the role of policy makers in shaping the landscape for 2025 and beyond.
About GDF:  Global Digital Finance, a non-profit whose mission is to promote and underpin the greater adoption of market standards for the use of crypto and digital assets, co-hosts the annual Digital Assets Summit with Hogan Lovells.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Legal Tech, AI, and the Future of Insurance I Audrey Taranto, General Counsel, Enstar Group

Audrey Taranto, General Counsel of Enstar Group, shares with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach how her legal team navigates digital transformation in the insurance industry. She explores the importance of leveraging existing IT infrastructure and data analytics while emphasizing the critical role of regulatory technology in managing complex compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions. They also explore the evolving impact of AI and Insurtech on risk management and claims processing, providing valuable insights into the future of technology in the insurance industry.
About Enstar: Enstar is a leading global insurance group that delivers innovative insurance solutions through our network of group companies.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Insights on navigating Data Governance & Privacy for Siemens AI industry solutions I Axel Kessler, Chief Privacy Officer, Siemens

In this episode, Axel Kessler, Chief Privacy Officer at Siemens AG, discusses the intersection of data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and governance at Siemens with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach. He shares insights into Siemens' approach to integrating AI governance with existing data privacy processes and explores the complexities of leveraging in-house technology to help creating new AI industry solutions. Axel also highlights the challenges posed by European regulations like GDPR and the upcoming AI Act, particularly in comparison to other regions, providing a thoughtful perspective on the future of AI and data privacy in global markets.
About Siemens:  Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, they strive to create technology with purpose.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.