This question was at the heart of the AI Transformation Forum, hosted by Victor Knaap, Co-Founder Monks on 16 June 2025. The forum brought together 75 C-suite executives from across industries and functions.
Key insights:
- Vision from the top: AI transformation starts with leadership. Strategy, culture and governance must align around a clear and unified AI ambition.
- Scale beyond pilots: True impact requires robust data foundations. Without them, AI remains stuck in disconnected point solutions.
- Reimagine your business model: Leverage AI to amplify trust, simplify complexity and create real value — especially for legacy businesses.
- Invest in people: Equip teams with skills and confidence to collaborate with AI. Transformation is human before it is technical.
- The message was clear: AI transformation is not about technology in isolation — it’s about leadership, scalability, business innovation, and people.
Moderators:
Adine Tjeenk Willink, Leadinfo & Henk de Jong, Versuni
Contributors:
Remy Gieling, AI.nl
Jeroen van Glabbeek, CM.com
Sanne Manders, Flexport
Haroon Sheikh, WRR