Architect the Future

BCG Platinion

How will AI reshape the enterprise of the future? From scanning items at the grocery store to routing airplanes across the globe — technology is the central nervous system of our world. Now, enterprise AI is rewriting how those systems think: finding patterns, making connections, and reshaping how enterprises operate at a scale we've never seen before. Architect the Future brings the enterprise perspective to the AI conversation. Each episode features leaders at the forefront of AI adoption and explores how the technology is transforming business. Across industries, we examine the decisions, systems, and designs shaping the next era of enterprise AI. What will value creation look like in this new landscape? How can businesses increase quality and efficiency while still prioritizing responsible AI governance? And what does it mean to lead in a time of such big transformation? Architect the Future explores how organizations can navigate rapid AI-driven change with intention and a focus on what’s next. Because the future doesn’t simply happen to us. We build it. About our Host: David Heurtaux is a Principal AI Tech Architect at BCG Platinion in our London office. Since joining in 2022, he has focused on cloud architecture and (Gen)AI platforms, combining deep expertise in software engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, and AI strategy. With experience in IT Architecture, David is part of BCG’s (Gen)AI Platforms Group and serves as a BCG Global GenAI Blackbelt. He specializes in cloud-based microservice architectures for AI, data, and digital platforms, and brings strong experience in design thinking, DevOps, and agile methodologies. About BCG Platinion: BCG Platinion is BCG's specialized tech experts and part of their tech and digital practice. BCG Platinion delivers end-to-end solutions that transform how our clients work and compete. By embedding advanced technologies spanning cloud, data, AI, and GenAI into core business processes, we empower organizations to accelerate their digital ambitions. Our approach blends strategic excellence with deep technical rigor to unlock sustainable growth and purpose. BCG Platinion helps clients turn ambitious technology transformations into reality by integrating and managing custom-fit, large-scale architectures that deliver measurable, purpose-driven impact. Get in Touch: Want to learn more about how BCG Platinion is working with enterprises to embrace the future with AI? Have an idea for a guest you’d love to hear on our show? Or do you have feedback to share about a recent episode? Get in touch at podcasts@bcgplatinion.com.

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    Hype vs Intention: Reckitt’s Tewfik Bedreddine on Cutting Through the Noise

    Can enterprises acknowledge the hype around AI and still make smart decisions about its direction? In the first episode of Architect the Future, Tewfik Bedreddine, Global Vice President of Data & Analytics, explores how he led Reckitt through an AI transformation that saved staff 90% of their time on routine tasks. Tewfik explains that the foundation of this success was staying focused on a clear intention and fully understanding the business processes that AI could benefit. Discussion Highlights: Fighting High Expectations, Right From the Start: How Tewfik navigated AI hype from colleagues, the C-Suite, and voices outside of Reckitt.The Tool and the Pivots: What Tewfik built, and what he deliberately chose to avoid.Responsible AI from the Start: How Tewfik embedded governance into Reckitt’s AI journey.Front Runner of the Revolution: How Tewfik sees his peers, and why Reckitt stands out.Looking Ahead: Tewfik’s parting advice for other enterprise leaders — understand your business processes so you can implement AI transformation with intention. About Architect the Future: How will AI reshape the enterprise of the future? From scanning items at the grocery store to routing airplanes across the globe — technology is the central nervous system of our world. Now, enterprise AI is rewriting how those systems think: finding patterns, making connections, and reshaping how enterprises operate at a scale we've never seen before. Architect the Future brings the enterprise perspective to the AI conversation. Each episode features leaders at the forefront of AI adoption and explores how the technology is transforming business. Across industries, we examine the decisions, systems, and designs shaping the next era of enterprise AI. Hosted by David Heurtaux, who brings a focus on cloud architecture and (Gen)AI platforms, combining deep expertise in software engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, and AI strategy. With experience in IT Architecture, David is part of BCG’s (Gen)AI Platforms Group and serves as a BCG Global GenAI Blackbelt. He specializes in cloud-based microservice architectures for AI, data, and digital platforms, and brings strong experience in design thinking, DevOps, and agile methodologies. Get in Touch: Want to learn more about how BCG Platinion is working with enterprises to embrace the future with AI? Have an idea for a guest you’d love to hear on our show? Want to learn what it is like to work at BCG Platinion? Or do you have feedback to share about a recent episode? Get in touch at podcasts@bcgplatinion.com. We’d love to hear from you.

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    Architect the Future Trailer

    Show Description: How will AI reshape the enterprise of the future? From scanning items at the grocery store to routing airplanes across the globe — technology is the central nervous system of our world. Now, enterprise AI is rewriting how those systems think: finding patterns, making connections, and reshaping how enterprises operate at a scale we've never seen before. Architect the Future brings the enterprise perspective to the AI conversation. Each episode features leaders at the forefront of AI adoption and explores how the technology is transforming business. Across industries, we examine the decisions, systems, and designs shaping the next era of enterprise AI. What will value creation look like in this new landscape? How can businesses increase quality and efficiency while still prioritizing responsible AI governance? And what does it mean to lead in a time of such big transformation? Architect the Future explores how organizations can navigate rapid AI-driven change with intention and a focus on what’s next. Because the future doesn’t simply happen to us. We build it. About our Host, David Heurtaux: David Heurtaux is a Principal AI Tech Architect at BCG Platinion in the London office. Since joining BCG in 2022, he has focused on cloud architecture and (Gen)AI platforms, combining deep expertise in software engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, and AI strategy. With experience in IT Architecture, David is part of BCG’s (Gen)AI Platforms Group and serves as a BCG Global GenAI Blackbelt. He specializes in cloud-based microservice architectures for AI, data, and digital platforms, and brings strong experience in design thinking, DevOps, and agile methodologies. About BCG Platinion: BCG Platinion is BCG's specialized tech experts and part of their tech and digital practice. BCG Platinion delivers end-to-end solutions that transform how our clients work and compete. By embedding advanced technologies spanning cloud, data, AI, and GenAI into core business processes, we empower organizations to accelerate their digital ambitions. Our approach blends strategic excellence with deep technical rigor to unlock sustainable growth and purpose. BCG Platinion helps clients turn ambitious technology transformations into reality by integrating and managing custom-fit, large-scale architectures that deliver measurable, purpose-driven impact. Get in Touch: Want to learn more about how BCG Platinion is working with enterprises to embrace the future with AI? Have an idea for a guest you’d love to hear on our show? Want to learn what it is like to work at BCG Platinion? Or do you have feedback to share about a recent episode? Get in touch at podcasts@bcgplatinion.com. We’d love to hear from you.

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How will AI reshape the enterprise of the future? From scanning items at the grocery store to routing airplanes across the globe — technology is the central nervous system of our world. Now, enterprise AI is rewriting how those systems think: finding patterns, making connections, and reshaping how enterprises operate at a scale we've never seen before. Architect the Future brings the enterprise perspective to the AI conversation. Each episode features leaders at the forefront of AI adoption and explores how the technology is transforming business. Across industries, we examine the decisions, systems, and designs shaping the next era of enterprise AI. What will value creation look like in this new landscape? How can businesses increase quality and efficiency while still prioritizing responsible AI governance? And what does it mean to lead in a time of such big transformation? Architect the Future explores how organizations can navigate rapid AI-driven change with intention and a focus on what’s next. Because the future doesn’t simply happen to us. We build it. About our Host: David Heurtaux is a Principal AI Tech Architect at BCG Platinion in our London office. Since joining in 2022, he has focused on cloud architecture and (Gen)AI platforms, combining deep expertise in software engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, and AI strategy. With experience in IT Architecture, David is part of BCG’s (Gen)AI Platforms Group and serves as a BCG Global GenAI Blackbelt. He specializes in cloud-based microservice architectures for AI, data, and digital platforms, and brings strong experience in design thinking, DevOps, and agile methodologies. About BCG Platinion: BCG Platinion is BCG's specialized tech experts and part of their tech and digital practice. BCG Platinion delivers end-to-end solutions that transform how our clients work and compete. By embedding advanced technologies spanning cloud, data, AI, and GenAI into core business processes, we empower organizations to accelerate their digital ambitions. Our approach blends strategic excellence with deep technical rigor to unlock sustainable growth and purpose. BCG Platinion helps clients turn ambitious technology transformations into reality by integrating and managing custom-fit, large-scale architectures that deliver measurable, purpose-driven impact. Get in Touch: Want to learn more about how BCG Platinion is working with enterprises to embrace the future with AI? Have an idea for a guest you’d love to hear on our show? Or do you have feedback to share about a recent episode? Get in touch at podcasts@bcgplatinion.com.