#85, KPMG’s UK Head of Connected Technology and Global Head of Digital Lighthouse, Paul Henninger: Is AI making or breaking the jobs market?

This week, in a TTLP first, we have a second guest from a company that’s already made waves on our podcast, KPMG. There’s no better guest to return to represent this powerhouse consultancy than Paul Henninger, UK Head of Connected Technology and Global of Digital Lighthouse.  

Paul joins Gareth to discuss his journey (and return) to leadership within KPMG, as well as the key milestones that he reached along the way. From working on the groundbreaking development of machine learning for cancer diagnoses 15 years ago, Paul’s passion for automation has marked his career and driven him to be a leader in the space. 

This episode delves into the intricacies of AI adoption and what that means for big organisations like KPMG, as well as the wider labour market. If you’re interested in hearing about Paul’s journey to the top, be sure to tune in to hear his incredible AI insights!

Time stamps 

• What does good leadership mean to Paul? (01:37) 
• Paul’s early involvement in machine learning and cancer detection (06:05) 
• The big move from New York to London (08:20) 
• Keeping with KPMG (14:40) 
• AI and job displacement (18:25) 
• Regional differences in AI adoption (27:43) 
• What Paul fears most about AI (33:45) 
• Paul’s advice to his 21-year-old self (39:25) 
• How Paul stays productive (41:13)