Leadership Beyond Tech: A People-First Blueprint from Krist Davood, Group GM at Pentach. Tech + Innovation, Kris sees massive potential in the intersection of AI and Data Analytics; using AI in forestry to increase productivity by 20% or predicting agricultural outcomes with satellite imagery.
It was lovely chatting to Krist Davood, I am inspired by his humility, passion about digital transformation, human-centered leadership, and his innovative thinking. Kris's journey is worth listening to:
As Group General Manager of Technology & Information Systems, board director, educator, and transformation leader Kris is reshaping what it means to lead in the digital era. Here are some key takeaways from his leadership journey:
▶️ People Before Tech: Kris doesn’t lead with code or platforms he leads with empathy, purpose, and human motivation. He is deeply curious about values, beliefs, and what drives people, always aligning teams with a greater business vision.
▶️ No to Command & Control: Instead of top-down leadership, Kris builds consensus. He listens first, invites diverse perspectives, and makes decisions with clarity and intent.
▶️ From Technologist to Storyteller: Kris doesn’t just implement solutions he brings stakeholders on a journey, anchoring every conversation in real business outcomes like productivity, simplification, and growth.
▶️ Digital-First for the Future: He champions a "digital-first" culture as essential to attracting the next generation of leaders and staying competitive.
▶️ Clear Guiding Principles: Simplicity. Digitalisation. Governance. Kris makes sure every initiative aligns with these principles and his approach is detailed in his insightful article: "From Tool to Trust: A Strategic Partner."
▶️ Career & Life Wisdom: Moving from technology-first to people-first thinking. He’s also a believer in face-to-face networking, where a simple coffee chat. Be digital-first, human-centered, and stakeholder-savvy.
▶️ Lifelong Learning & Align Values, Youthful Vitality: Whether it's skydiving, rock climbing, or bungee jumping, Kris intentionally steps out of his comfort zone to stay vibrant and connected with younger generations.
Thank you for your time Krist Davood and I hope everyone enjoys!
