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About
With over 25 years of progressive experience at Test Rite Products, I currently serve as Vice President of AI and Strategic Intelligence. I lead the design and implementation of intelligent systems and data frameworks that transform complex operational data across our global supply chain, distribution, and retail sourcing operations into strategic, actionable intelligence. My deep roots in customer service (CRM), warehouse management systems (WMS) architecture, full-stack development, and 3PL operations give me a rare, practitioner’s perspective on enterprise technology. This hands-on expertise allows me to bridge cutting-edge AI capabilities with practical business execution delivering measurable ROI while navigating real-world operational constraints.
Paul Freeman
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expert panel
More than 200 economists, AI researchers and technology leaders recently signed the "We Must Act Now" statement, warning that artificial intelligence could reshape the global economy faster than the Industrial Revolution. While the statement calls for stronger institutions and guardrails, it also raises a more immediate question for executives: What should leaders actually do today?Members of the Senior Executive AI Think Tank believe the answer extends well beyond adopting the latest AI tools. Drawing on decades of experience leading enterprise AI, cloud infrastructure, digital transformation and technology strategy, these experts argue that organizations must rethink work itself—redesigning processes, investing in people and establishing governance before AI scales across the enterprise.Their advice comes as organizations accelerate adoption. According to McKinsey's latest State of AI research, AI adoption continues to expand rapidly across industries, with organizations increasingly reporting measurable business impact. Yet the same research also highlights persistent challenges around governance, workforce readiness and risk management, reinforcing the need for thoughtful leadership rather than technology-first decision-making.The following insights from members of the Senior Executive AI Think Tank reveal a consistent message: Organizations that treat AI as a catalyst for better decision-making, stronger employees and more resilient businesses—not simply a cost-cutting exercise—will be best positioned to thrive as AI transforms the economy.