Panel Discussion: The AI Leadership Conundrum: Who Owns the Enterprise AI Agenda?

Panellists in this video:
• Nivedan Prakash, Dy. Associate Editor, Express Computer (Moderator)
• Jai Prakash Sharma, Executive Vice President – Technology, Info Edge India
• Vipin Kumar, Global CIO, Uflex Group
• Rajesh Kumar Singh, Senior Vice President and Head – IT & Digital, JK Lakshmi Cement
• Vartul Mittal, Technology & Innovation Specialist

Key Highlights:
[1] Vipin Kumar, Global CIO, Uflex Group:
+ Successful enterprise AI investment requires shifting from individual budget ownership to outcome-driven, cross-functional accountability, supported by a clear AI roadmap and strong governance.

[2] Rajesh Kumar Singh, Senior Vice President and Head-IT & Digital, JK Lakshmi Cement:
+ Enterprise AI needs more than a central technology budget. A three-bucket funding model—IT infrastructure, business-led transformation and innovation—can distribute ownership, accelerate adoption and connect spending to business outcomes.

[3] Vartul Mittal, Technology & Innovation Specialist:
+ Enterprise AI must be a joint business and technology agenda, with clear ownership, aligned investments and measurable outcomes to ensure AI initiatives deliver real business value.

[4] Jai Prakash Sharma, Executive Vice President – Technology, Info Edge India:
+ Enterprise AI requires shared ownership, clearly defined roles, and leadership accountability to align technology, data, and infrastructure with measurable business outcomes.