The AI-Savvy Leader

Named one of “10 Must Read Tech Books of 2024” by Forbes

Advance Praise for The AI-Savvy Leader:

“David De Cremer sees through the hype surrounding AI and absolutely nails the key drivers behind AI failures. This is an essential read for business leaders who want to thrive in the AI economy. He shows us how we need human leadership more than ever!” — Linda Avery, former Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Verizon; former Chief Data Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

“A masterful guide offering invaluable insights for business leaders seeking a thoughtful approach to harnessing AI’s potential and seamlessly bridging the gap between people and technology.” — Francisco Veloso, Dean, INSEAD; former Dean, Imperial College Business School

“This book may be the best investment a leader will make to ensure their company’s AI efforts don’t fail. So many books today are long on explaining the problems and short on the solutions. This one is a rare exception.” — Nancy Brown, General Partner, Oak HC/FT

“How can we ensure that our leaders are in charge of driving successful AI adoption? This book provides clear answers to this question and illustrates exactly what leaders need to do. After reading this book, you’ll feel and act like an AI-savvy leader!” — Anu Rathninde, President, Asia Pacific, Johnson Controls

“This book takes the AI conversation to a deeper, more human, and actionable level. An excellent counterbalance to what has been an overwhelmingly technology-led narrative.” — Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School; author, Redesigning Work

“This book is an outstanding and vital resource for all leaders seeking to assure successful implementation of AI, with the ideal balance of theoretical viewpoints and real-world, forward-thinking perspectives.” — Rick LeBlanc, President and CEO, NELCO Worldwide

David De Cremer is dean of the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University and the founder and director of the Centre on AI Technology for Humankind (AiTH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. He is the NUS representative for the scientific committee at AI Singapore, with a focus on AI governance. He is a member of EY’s (formerly Ernst & Young) advisory board, guiding the development of its AI lab, and the author of Leadership by Algorithm and coauthor of Huawei: Leadership, Culture, and Connectivity. His work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and many other outlets.