Navigated to Lead the AI Wave—or Get Left Behind (Johnson Controls’ Chief Digital & Information Officer, Vijay Sankaran)

Lead the AI Wave—or Get Left Behind (Johnson Controls’ Chief Digital & Information Officer, Vijay Sankaran)

Aug 7, 2025
36 mins

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Episode Description

"With AI, you’re either shaping the future—or getting shaped by it."

That’s the mindset driving Vijay Sankaran, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Johnson Controls, where he leads 2,500+ technologists building the smartest buildings on Earth.

In this episode of CEO Tech Live, powered by Hexaware, Vijay shares how he’s:

⚡ Turning ERP nightmares into agile, value-driven transformation

⚡ Using AI, data, and software to cut building emissions by 10–15% per sit

⚡ Leading an AI revolution that’s making buildings think for themselves—before you even walk in the door

You’ll also hear his leadership playbook for:

-Breaking down silos across IT, HR, Finance, and Operations

-Moving from multi-year tech rollouts to micro-increments

-Preparing your team to thrive in an AI-driven future

If you’re a CIO, CDO, or digital transformation leader, this conversation is your blueprint for harnessing AI to drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability.

🎙 CEO Tech Live — where business and tech leaders share battle-tested strategies for thriving in disruption.

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