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Neeraj Manik, VP At IBM, On Making Enterprises Future-Ready With Intelligent Business Operations
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Overview
From starting in hospitality in the 1990s to now leading a billion-dollar AI-first business portfolio at IBM, Neeraj’s story isn’t just about personal growth—it’s about transforming how enterprises operate at scale.
Disclaimer: The views shared in this conversation are Neeraj’s own and offered in a personal capacity, intended to foster dialogue and share experiences from the field. They do not necessarily represent the official views of IBM or any prior employers.
What We Cover in This Episode:
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Why designing for adoption is more important than designing for perfection
Neeraj explains why AI systems often fail in real-world enterprise environments—not because of flawed tech, but because of limited adoption. He breaks down how his team "forces" usage by eliminating fallback options like human email support and alternative channels. -
Metrics that build trust
You’ll hear a candid take on which metrics really move the needle when presenting AI-led transformations to stakeholders—and why focusing only on dashboards or POCs can derail your journey. -
Lessons from GE to IBM
Neeraj reflects on his time at GE during its golden era and how that shaped his thinking around enterprise transformation, operational scale, and technology-led execution. -
Stakeholder psychology and culture shift
We dig into the most overlooked stakeholder groups in enterprise AI transformations—and the real cost of ignoring the "experience layer" in solution design. -
What the first 100 days of transformation should deliver
Neeraj shares practical advice for leaders managing AI adoption projects: what wins to go after early, how to reframe cost vs. value, and why walking the floor matters.
Who Should Tune In?
This episode is for:
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Transformation and operations leaders looking to modernize enterprise workflows
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AI and automation practitioners struggling with scale or stakeholder buy-in
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BPO decision-makers evaluating next-gen operating models
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Anyone seeking a strategic blueprint for AI-first business execution
Whether you’re a startup founder or a Fortune 500 executive, Neeraj’s insights will help you think deeper about what it takes to move beyond demos and dashboards—and into value creation at scale.
About Neeraj Manik:
Neeraj Manik is the Vice President & Senior Partner for Intelligent Business Operations at IBM Consulting. He leads a billion-dollar portfolio across the Americas focused on embedding AI into core enterprise operations. Previously, he led major transformation initiatives at GE and helped integrate Genpact’s first U.S. acquisition. He’s known for driving stakeholder-aligned innovation and building systems that blend performance with experience.
Thu, Jul 17, 2025
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