Professor of Social Mobility, University of Exeter

The biggest barrier to talent isn't ability — it's mistaking learned advantage for merit. The organisations that win next are the ones that dismantle that confusion first.

Global Energy Industry Leader, Microsoft

AI could become one of the greatest equalizers of our generation, but it could just as easily amplify the inequalities that already exist. The difference will come down to the choices we make now about access, safety, skills and inclusion.

President & CEO, Population Reference Bureau

I challenge the assumption that uncertainty is something leaders should hide. In complex environments, acknowledging uncertainty while providing clear direction builds more trust than false confidence.

Professor, Department Chair, School of Professional Studies, New York University

The biggest misconception about management is that it is transactional and could be replaced by AI. Management is about connections and judgement and is even more valuable today than before.