Organisations have more data than ever before, yet many still struggle to turn information into action.
As AI accelerates and analytics capabilities mature, business leaders are under increasing pressure to move beyond dashboards and reporting to create real business value through data-driven decision making.
In this episode of Tech Leadership Insight, Darren Elmore sits down with Ankit Gupta from The Warehouse Group to explore how leading organisations are using data, analytics, AI and innovation to improve decision-making, unlock new opportunities, and build competitive advantage.
This is a leadership conversation about creating value from information, not technology for technology's sake.
What You'll Gain
- How leading organisations are evolving from data collection to decision intelligence
- Practical perspectives on AI adoption and business value
- The role analytics plays in driving innovation and organisational performance
- How leaders can build a data-driven culture across the enterprise
- What future-ready organisations are doing differently
- Lessons from building high-performing analytics and AI capability
Turning Data into Competitive Advantage
The pressure on organisations to make faster, smarter decisions continues to grow. At the same time:
- AI is reshaping how organisations operate
- Data volumes continue to increase exponentially
- Leaders are expected to make evidence-based decisions
- Organisations are seeking new sources of innovation and competitive advantage
The organisations that succeed will be those that can turn information into action at scale.
Event Format
- 11:00 am to 11:45 am | Live Podcast Conversation
- 11:45 am to 12:00 pm | Executive Roundtable Discussion
- 11:45 am to 12:30 pm | Private Executive Lunch
This is a peer-level executive discussion focused on leadership, strategy and business outcomes. No product presentations, no vendor pitches, just practical insights from leaders shaping the future of business and technology.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
- CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and Heads of IT
- Senior Technology Decision-Makers
- Business Leaders responsible for digital strategy and transformation
To ensure meaningful dialogue, this session is limited to a select group of senior executives.
Featured Speaker
Ankit Gupta
Group Chief Data and AI Officer,The Warehouse Group
Ankit is a seasoned leader in data, analytics, and AI, with deep expertise in shaping data strategy and driving innovation across complex organisations. He has led high-performing teams focused on turning data into actionable insight, enabling smarter decision-making and measurable business outcomes.
Host
Darren Elmore
Managing Director,Ricoh New Zealand
Darren hosts conversations with leading business and technology executives to explore the trends, leadership challenges and opportunities shaping the future workplace. As Managing Director of Ricoh New Zealand, Darren is focused on helping organisations unlock greater value through digital transformation, connected workplaces, and exceptional customer experiences.
About Tech Leadership Insight
Tech Leadership Insight is Ricoh New Zealand's executive thought-leadership series featuring conversations with New Zealand's leading business, technology and transformation executives.
Hosted by Ricoh New Zealand Managing Director Darren Elmore, the series explores the leadership lessons, strategic decisions and emerging trends shaping the future of business, technology and innovation.
