Thursday 30 November 2023
07:45
Alexander Sukharevsky
Generative AI: Beyond the hype
Generative AI has ushered in a new era where machines can engage with human language like never before. This breakthrough promises to transform our lives and livelihoods. In this session, Alexander will demystify this cutting-edge technology, discuss its practical applications, and explain how corporate leaders can use it to reinvent business models and the industries in which they operate.
Alexander is a Senior Partner at McKinsey and the Managing Partner of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey. Since 2020, under his leadership, QuantumBlack has grown to more than 5,000 team members across 40+ offices, with 5 global R&D centres, and an ecosystem of 1000+ strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Previously, he led McKinsey Digital in EMEA. His personal focus area is scaling hybrid intelligence, including Generative AI, in enterprises and embedding it into daily decision-making. He also serves on McKinsey’s Technology Council. Prior to joining McKinsey, he held managerial positions with private equity firms, venture capital groups, and consumer players, and served as an officer in the Israeli Defence Force.
Senior partner and global leader of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey
Alexander is a Senior Partner at McKinsey and the Managing Partner of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey. Since 2020, under his leadership, QuantumBlack has grown to more than 5,000 team members across 40+ offices, with 5 global R&D centres, and an ecosystem of 1000+ strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Previously, he led McKinsey Digital in EMEA. His personal focus area is scaling hybrid intelligence, including Generative AI, in enterprises and embedding it into daily decision-making. He also serves on McKinsey’s Technology Council. Prior to joining McKinsey, he held managerial positions with private equity firms, venture capital groups, and consumer players, and served as an officer in the Israeli Defence Force.
