Back to the Future with Sutherland

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Sutherland’s “Back to the Future” podcast dives into real-world business transformation – unpacking bold decisions, leadership lessons, and strategic insights from top executives and innovators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Delivering End-to-End Memorable Experiences in the Travel & Hospitality Industry

    APR 22

    Delivering End-to-End Memorable Experiences in the Travel & Hospitality Industry

    In this podcast, hosted by Michael DeSalles, Principal Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, Becky Ploeger, Global Head of Hilton Reservations – Customer Care & Sales Support, and Hemal Shah, Head of Travel, Hospitality & Logistics Practice at Sutherland, discuss how hospitality organizations are redefining end-to-end customer experience through seamless, personalized, and technology-enabled journeys. What You’ll LearnHow Hilton and Sutherland are transforming reservations into a seamless, end-to-end experience that drives both customer satisfaction and revenue growthThe role of AI and automation in enhancing efficiency while preserving human empathyHow leading hospitality brands are elevating reservations into a strategic CX and revenue driverBest practices for delivering seamless omnichannel experiences across voice, chat, and digitalHow data and analytics enable personalization at scaleStrategies to build operational agility and maintain service excellence during demand fluctuationsThe importance of strategic partnerships in accelerating innovation and transformation  SpeakersBecky Ploeger Global Head, Hilton Reservations – Customer Care & Sales Support https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-ploeger/ Hemal Shah Head of Travel, Hospitality & Logistics Practice – Sutherland https://www.linkedin.com/in/shah-hemal/ HostMichael DeSalles Principal Analyst, Frost & Sullivan https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-desalles-82519114/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  2. Beyond efficiency: The value spectrum of AI

    10/21/2025

    Beyond efficiency: The value spectrum of AI

    In this episode of Back to the Future with Sutherland, host Sonya Barlow is joined by Shantanu Das, GM & Global Head of Services, Primary Sales and Scam Prevention at Wayfair, and Sanjay Reddy, SVP & Global Head of Retail and CPG at Sutherland. Together, they explore how AI is redefining the business value spectrum—beyond efficiency and automation—to drive meaningful human impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  3. Workforce Rewired- AI, People, and the Choices that Shape Change

    09/29/2025

    Workforce Rewired- AI, People, and the Choices that Shape Change

    In this episode of Back to the Future, host Sonya Barlow sits down with Eric Tinch, Chief People Officer at Sutherland, to explore how AI is transforming the modern workforce. From hiring and reskilling to change management and ethics, Eric offers candid insights into the challenges and opportunities that business leaders face when adopting new technologies. Key insights include: Why AI should be seen as an enabler, not a replacement. Lessons learned from implementing AI-driven recruiting tools. The importance of balancing global scalability with local context. How Sutherland’s Grow Your Own Way program empowers employees to upskill and stay future-ready. The critical role of communication, empathy, and optimism in navigating change. This forward-looking conversation is a must-listen for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone navigating the intersection of people and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. Human in the Loop: Balancing Automation with Empathy in AI

    06/30/2025

    Human in the Loop: Balancing Automation with Empathy in AI

    In this episode of Back to the Future by Sutherland podcast, award-winning host Sonya Barlow is joined by Sutherland’s Dipankar Sengupta and Banwari Agarwal to explore how organizations can lead with intelligence, empathy, and impact in the age of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  5. The Crucial Balance: Automation and Human Expertise in Insurance

    06/17/2025

    The Crucial Balance: Automation and Human Expertise in Insurance

    Explore how AI is transforming insurance claims processing, enhancing customer experience, and shaping the future of the industry in the latest episode of Back to the Future with Sutherland Podcast, featuring leaders from Wakam Insurance and Sutherland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  6. Fail Fast, Fix Fast: The Enterprise AI Learning Curve

    05/23/2025

    Fail Fast, Fix Fast: The Enterprise AI Learning Curve

    Explore how Sutherland and Liberty Blume navigate AI transformation, LLMs, and agentic AI-tackling enterprise use cases, skill gaps, innovation, and governance for real-world impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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Sutherland’s “Back to the Future” podcast dives into real-world business transformation – unpacking bold decisions, leadership lessons, and strategic insights from top executives and innovators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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