GCC AI Series
On 15 April, GCC convened the latest session of the GCC AI Series, the AI Breakfast Seminar “AI Adoption That Sticks: From Executive Ambition to Practical Implementation”, kindly hosted by MVKM.
In this executive-focused session, Jan‑Eric Kloth offered a refreshingly practical perspective on why most AI initiatives struggle to gain traction. Moving beyond technology and tools, he highlighted that the real challenge of AI adoption lies in people, leadership alignment, and organisational behaviour.
Drawing on his hands-on experience working with organisations across banking, retail, technology, services, and consumer goods, as well as his own journey as an executive in a global consumer products company, Jan‑Eric shared a proven approach to turning AI curiosity into sustained usage at scale. He addressed common barriers such as hesitation, resistance, and internal friction, and showed how leaders can move beyond pilot enthusiasm to real, organisation-wide adoption.
The session provided clear insights into what truly drives AI adoption, where efforts tend to stall, and what leaders need to do differently, from building workforce confidence to empowering internal AI champions. Rather than focusing on trends or abstract use cases, the discussion centred on practical steps to create momentum and measurable progress within real organisations.
Thank you to Jan‑Eric Kloth, MVKM Group, and all participants for an engaging and thought‑provoking morning discussion. We look forward to continuing the conversation through the GCC AI Series.
