AI for business growth: masterclass for CEOs

AI for business growth is no longer theoretical. It is already delivering measurable efficiency gains and helping mid-sized businesses unlock new sources of value.

Our latest masterclass is designed specifically to help CEOs cut through hype and technical jargon to identify practical AI strategies that drive efficiency and open up new paths to growth.

Join our experts for an engaging discussion on transforming AI from a buzzword into a competitive asset for your business.

AI for business growth: practical strategies for CEOs

What you will gain:

A clear understanding of where AI delivers measurable commercial value
Practical examples of AI improving efficiency and margin performance
Insight into how to prioritise AI initiatives without disrupting operations
A leadership perspective on embedding AI into your wider business strategy

Why attend?

To move beyond theory and understand what works in practice
To gain clarity on how AI can support growth in a mid-market context
To ask questions in a commercially grounded, peer-level discussion
To leave with practical next steps you can act on immediately

Moderator

Freeman Clarke Co-Founder and CEO

Graeme Freeman

Graeme co founded the business in 2012, following leadership roles in IT services, commercial software and corporate CIO positions. He supports US expansion, leads strategic partnerships and contributes to thought leadership and marketing content. With experience as a non-executive director, Graeme brings strong commercial insight and strategic perspective to long term growth.

Speakers

Senior AI Workforce Strategy Lead

Suri Teja

Suri Teja is a senior technology and AI leader who works with organisations to shape technology strategy and drive practical AI adoption. Acting as a trusted advisor to executive teams, he helps align AI, cloud and digital capabilities to business outcomes, focusing on value, scalability, and responsible use of AI.

AI Strategy for Business Growth

Gerry Lawrence

Gerry supports business leaders with IT strategy, digital transformation, cyber security and bespoke software. Working across wholesale, manufacturing, professional services, education and software, he helps organisations automate processes, improve performance and exceed business goals. Gerry focuses on practical technology outcomes that create efficiencies and unlock new ways of working.

AI-Enabled Business Transformation

Steven Houghton-Burnett

Steve is a technology and business leader with strong experience in digital transformation, change management and programme leadership. He defines and delivers IT strategies focused on measurable business improvement. Skilled in Agile environments, he also uses Agile techniques to bring complex programmes back on track. Steve works effectively from board level to operational teams.

AI for Innovation and Value Creation

Brian Proffitt

Brian works with boards and investors to drive technology strategy, innovation and value creation. With experience spanning government, FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 organisations, he supports growth, transformation and start up development. A recognised technology leader and adviser to PE firms and entrepreneurs, Brian focuses on practical innovation that delivers measurable business impact.