Understanding the strategic implications of the AI revolution
Everyone is talking about AI. Too few are talking about what AI depends on. Energy. Water. Critical minerals. Infrastructure. Trust. Governance. Geopolitics.
As the AI for Good Summit convenes this week in Geneva, it is becoming increasingly clear that AI is not simply a digital transformation, it is reshaping the foundations of competitiveness itself.
The next phase of AI will be shaped by energy systems, water resources, supply chains, geopolitics, regulation, trust and resilience, not just better models.
For boards and executive teams, the question is no longer “How do we adopt AI?” but rather: How do we build organisations that can thrive in an AI-driven world characterised by continuous disruption?
In this new article, we explore why AI should be understood as an industrial, geopolitical and governance transformation, and why resilience is becoming a strategic capability, not simply a risk management function.
At Leidar, our senior advisers work with leadership teams to assess exposure, strengthen resilience and develop the strategies and narratives needed to navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.
We hope the article contributes to the important discussions taking place in Geneva this week.
About Leidar
Leidar is an international leadership and corporate affairs consultancy, headquartered in Geneva with offices in Brussels, London, Oslo, Washington, New York, Singapore and Dubai. Leidar supports organisations in defining their strategic direction, managing complex issues, and mastering their communications and engagement needs. The firm works across sectors including energy, public health, aviation, shipping, and sustainability.
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Peter de Graaf
Senior Advisor, ESG and Sustainability based in London
Peter heads up the sustainability reporting work for Leidar and works across the offices in Geneva, Brussels and London. He has been involved in sustainability throughout a career that includes regulatory affairs, management consultancy and finance.