Let’s Talk AI – EY Africa’s Paul St Quintin on the importance of enterprise AI adoption

In this Let’s Talk AI interview, Michael Avery meets with Paul St Quintin – EY Africa Technology Consulting Enterprise Leader – to discuss why companies must consider adopting AI.

St Quintin is a strategic problem solver who has over 15 years of experience in Operating Model Design with a focus on business models, channel management, business process re-engineering, lean process implementation, operational excellence, and cost reduction.

Over the last six years, he has also focused on establishing and scaling Digital capabilities for key EY clients.

St Quintin holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Johannesburg and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

The interview

In this interview, St Quintin explains why enterprises should consider adopting generative AI by unpacking the potential it offers in the realms of creativity, efficiency, and innovation.

He then explains how businesses can maximise this technology by outlining the core building blocks that must be in place for AI implementations to succeed.

St Quintin also discusses what executives should consider before beginning their AI journeys, and concludes the interview by explaining how he benchmarks the success of generative AI adoption within an organisation.

Watch the full interview with Paul St Quintin below.