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Senior Vice President,
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In a world fueled by data and digital technologies, leaders seek actionable insights and new ways of thinking to enable agility, innovation and growth.
The Kyndryl Institute convenes original thought, independent research and singular perspectives that slice through the noise to empower strategic decision-making.
Guided by eminent voices from industry leaders, founders, academia and civil society, it contributes fresh ideas to inform the ongoing and dynamic dialogue at the intersection of business and technology.
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Common questions
What is The Kyndryl Institute?
The Kyndryl Institute is an independent thought leadership initiative that convenes
eminent experts to explore essential issues at the intersection of business and
technology.
Who are The Kyndryl Institute contributors?
Contributors to The Kyndryl Institute are experts, innovators and recognized thought
leaders from across business, industry, academia and civic society. They are eminent in
their field, with insights and earned secrets acquired through years of real-world
problem solving and calculated risk taking in their chosen domain. Their unique
perspectives are designed to challenge, guide and inspire readers.
Is there leadership that informs The Kyndryl Institute strategy?
Yes. The Kyndryl Institute is sponsored by Martin Schroeter, CEO, Kyndryl, led by
Ismail Amla, Senior Vice President, Kyndryl Consult, and advised by an esteemed
panel of global thought leaders. Our Advisory Board includes:
- Rita McGrath, Ph.D., Best-selling Author, Professor at Columbia Business School
- Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai, National Artificial Intelligence, Strategy Advisor to the Parliament of Thailand, Member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Thailand
- Peter Thomas, Chief Clinical Information Officer and Director of Digital Development at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Chief Executive and Founder of Cascader Ltd.
- Stephen C. Daffron, Ph.D., Co-Founder Motive Partners
- Victoria Espinel, CEO of Business Software Alliance
- Antonio Ortiz-Mena, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of AOM Advisors, Chairman of the USMCA Committee at the Mexican Foreign Trade Council (COMCE), Adjunct Professor of International Political Economy at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service
- Shankar Maruwada, CEO and Co-founder of EkStep Foundation
- Eriko Asai, Co-Founder and Partner, Trinity Indo-Pacific Partners
- Klon Kitchen, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
- Dr.-Ing. Matthias Schindler, Director, Head of Data Analytics Sales at DekaBank
How often does The Kyndryl Institute publish new content?
Expert perspectives from contributing authors are published monthly on our digital platform and semi-annually in our print
journal. Leaders are encouraged to download our mobile app (in the Apple Store or on
Google Play) and subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected.
How can I become a contributor for The Kyndryl Institute?
The Kyndryl Institute welcomes original and compelling article proposals from
established experts and thought leaders. To submit a proposal, please forward your
professional bio and a 3-4 sentence summary of your preferred topic via email
How can I suggest a topic or offer feedback about The Kyndryl Institute?
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