
I have spent more than 26 years inside the technology industry, working across complex systems, large-scale platforms, and global organizations. Across industries and regions, one pattern is consistent: transformation efforts fail not because of technology, but because decision-making structures, governance models, and human behavior are not designed for change at scale. In the AI age, this gap has become a material business risk. AI amplifies bias in systems, accelerates poor decisions, and exposes fragile leadership and operating models. What many organizations frame as an “AI challenge” is, in reality, a decision quality, governance, and organizational resilience problem.
My work focuses on neuroscience-driven transformation — applying evidence-based insights on how humans think, decide, respond to risk, and collaborate under uncertainty. Neuroscience is not a soft discipline; it is a performance lens. Organizations that understand attention, motivation, fear, and cognitive bias build better systems, make better decisions, and execute transformation more effectively.
Since founding Lardi & Partner Consulting, I have led more than 50 major transformation initiatives worldwide, including strategic programs for governments and Fortune 500 organizations. My experience spans multiple industries and exponential technologies — including AI, data platforms, blockchain, IoT, and emerging digital architectures — always with a focus on measurable outcomes and long-term enterprise value.
I am the author of Artificial Intelligence for Business, a comprehensive guide to AI and its practical application in organizations, as well as the bestselling The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation. Both reflect my focus on translating complex technologies into strategic, operational, and governance decisions that deliver real business impact. I am a recognized global voice on digital transformation and leadership, with my perspective grounded in execution, not theory, and shaped by decades of working where technology, power, and organizational reality intersect.
I work with senior leaders and boards who want to strengthen decision-making, reduce systemic risk, and build organizations that are resilient, adaptive, and fit for the AI era.
Available For: Advising, Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: Zurich, Switzerland
Speaking Topics: Digital transformation, disruptive technology, Women in tech
| Kamales Lardi | Points |
|---|---|
| Academic | 100 |
| Author | 786 |
| Influencer | 494 |
| Speaker | 678 |
| Entrepreneur | 90 |
| Total | 2148 |
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Mentor of the Year Award - Durham Business School MBA program
Tags: Leadership
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The Human Side of AI Transformation: 5 Best Practices for Success
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Here's the truth about AI that we're not talking about
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Unlocking Employee Motivation With 3 Key Elements
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How Green Technology is Shaping Business Transformation of the Future
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Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Successful Digital Business Transformation
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The Invisible Change: How Digital Culture Transforms Traditional Business Metrics
Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Leadership
The Importance and Impact of Digital Skills Development
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Navigating The Human Side of Digital Transformation
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Cracking the Code: How to Strategically Focus Your Digital Transformation Efforts
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Navigating the Advancement of AI-Based Solutions
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How To Embrace Authentic Leadership
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Essential leadership traits to build organizations of the future
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Transformation to a Circular Economy: By Applying Blockchain Technology
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them
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Board Member for the Technology and Data Committee
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Artificial Intelligence for Business: Harness AI for Value, Growth and Innovation
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The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation
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The WealthTECH Book
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Social Media Strategy A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Social Business
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The WealthTECH Book
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Consultancy, Organizational Development and Change
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Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change
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Unternehmensnachfolge: Interdisziplinäres Handbuch zur Nachfolgeregelung
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Turn Vision Into Action: A framework for digital business transformation
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Digital Transformation: Strategy Under Uncertainty
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Digital Transformation: Strategy Under Uncertainty
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Digital opportunities 2020
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Faculty Member at The AI Business School
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xFAB Women Program
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Blockchain Application In Supply Chain Management & Implementation
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Bloombloc Sdn Bhd
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10 Most Successful Women Entrepreneurs To Watch In 2021
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Fastest Growing Companies 2021
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Top AI Influencers in Switzerland
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Top Artificial Intelligence Influencers in Switzerland
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Top 50 Women in Technology
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Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers to Follow 2021
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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Digital Transformation (June 2021)
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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Emerging Technology (April 2021)
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Lardi & Partner Consulting named in Business Worldwide Magazines 2020 Global Corporate Excellence Awards
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Lardi & Partner Consulting named in Digital Business Transformation Firm of the Year
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MarketWatch news Lardi & Partner Consulting named in Digital Business Transformation Firm of the Year
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2020 Global Corporate Excellence Awards Winners
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Blockchain Thought Leader & Influencer Leaderboard (Live)
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200 CX Thought Leaders to follow in 2021
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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders On Fintech (November 2020)
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150 Women B2B Thought Leaders You Should Follow in 2021
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Top 17 Digital Transformation Advisors
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Official Member - Forbes Business Council
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Top 20 Business Continuity Thought Leader & Influencer Leaderboard
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Blockchain Thought Leader & Influencer Leaderboard (June 2020)
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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Emerging Technology
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100 Women B2B Thought Leaders You Should Follow in 2020
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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Digital Disruption
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Top 20 Global Thought Leaders And Influencers On Digital Transformation (September 2019)
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THE DIGITAL MINDSET & THE HUMAN SIDE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, KAMALES LARDI
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The End of ‘’Business As Usual’’: How to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Business
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Hear Her Roar
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Digital Transformation Summit Africa 2021
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Strategy Under Uncertainty: Accelerating digital transformation in uncertain times
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CognitiveVirtual - Keynote Kamales Lardi - The Shake-Down Test of AI Investments
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ZCA – Conference
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The Human Side Of Digital Business Transformation with Kamales Lardi
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Revealed: The Human Side Of Digital Business Transformation and Why Leaders Can't Ignore It
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"Technological capabilities come in different packages, not just male" | Kamales Lardi on Women Disrupting Tech
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The People Side of Transformation
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The Future of AI and ChatGPT, According to Kamales Lardi
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236 Is tech enabled hybrid working here to stay? With Kamales Lardi
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Diversity in Tech with Kamales Lardi
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TechTalk: Are insurtech staff layoffs the ‘quick and easy way out’ of post-pandemic capital conundrums?
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Voice Of Influence: The Human Side of Digital Transformation with Kamales Lardi
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Inspirational Women Leaders Of Tech: Kamales Lardi On The 5 Steps Needed To Create Great Tech Products
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Behind the Scenes Episode 355: The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation w/ Kamales Lardi
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KAMALES LARDI – UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP
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What layoffs mean for a tech industry that already lacks diversity
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Interview with Kamales Lardi, author of the Human Side of Digital Business Transformation. Hashtag Trending, the Weekend Edition
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Women in IT: Progress in Workforce Culture, But Problems Persist
Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technology
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Book review: 'The human side of digital transformation' by Kamales Lardi
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THE HUMAN SIDE OF DIGITAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION, REVIEWED
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Brazilian and global experts to discuss halal market
Tags: Blockchain, Climate Change, Supply Chain
Progression Towards Cashless Societies, Horasis Asia Meeting 2021
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LSDB International Awards & Conference
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Transforming us to Digital Beings, Horasis Global Meeting 2021
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VoiceTech Summit Middle East
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WEI Forward: Women's Economic Imperative
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Renewable Energy, Climate Change and Food Security
Tags: Blockchain, Supply Chain, Renewable Energy, Security
Blockchain in social and humanitarian applications
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Working Women's Wealth: Is tech enabled hybrid working here to stay? With Kamales Lardi
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Voice Of Influence: The Human Side of Digital Transformation with Kamales Lardi
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Tech ONTAP Podcast Episode 355 - The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation w/ Kamales Lardi
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Digital Transformation - Trying out some disruptive technologies
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CAS Fintech & Blockchain Economy
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The Human Side of Digital Transformation
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The End of Business as Usual: How to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Business
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Kamales Lardi speaking at the Digital Transformation Summit
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Date : November 09, 2025
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Date : October 07, 2021
20-day Digital Transformation Strategy
Location: Virtual Fees: TBD
Service Type: Service Offered
Digital Disruption: End of Business As Usual
Location: Any Fees: xxxxx
Service Type: Service Offered
Book Launch Event: The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation
Location: LOFT FIVE. 15 Europaallee, 8004 - Zürich, Switzerland Date : November 10, 2022 - November 10, 2022 Organizer: Kamales Lardi
#wetechtogether Conference 2021
Location: Zurich, Switzerland Date : October 02, 2021 - October 02, 2021 Organizer: TechFace.ch
THE END OF 'BUSINESS AS USUAL': Accelerating sustainable business success with Digital Transformation
Location: Munich Date : October 07, 2021 - October 07, 2021 Organizer: Curaze
ZCA Conference
Location: Zug, Switzerland Date : January 22, 2020 - January 22, 2020 Organizer: Zurich Commodities Association (ZCA)
Microsoft Pivot-Cast Web Experience
Location: Copenhagen Date : May 29, 2018 - May 29, 2018 Organizer: Microsoft
Human Side of Digital Business Transformation with Author Kamales Lardi
Location: Virtual Date : October 25, 2022 - October 25, 2022 Organizer: eventbrite
Changing the Rules in Business through Technology
Location: Virtual Date : March 08, 2022 - March 08, 2022 Organizer: Advance
Progression Towards Cashless Societies - Horasis Asia Meeting
Location: Asia Date : November 26, 2021 - November 26, 2021 Organizer: Horasis Org
Digital Age Tech Summit 2021
Location: Turkey Date : April 08, 2021 - April 08, 2021 Organizer: The Digital Age Tech Summit
HEAR HER ROAR by KeyNote Women Speakers
Location: Virtual Date : March 06, 2021 - March 06, 2021 Organizer: KeyNote Women
The AI Trajectory 2021
Location: Switzerland Date : December 17, 2020 - December 17, 2020 Organizer: SwissCognitive
My Journey To The Top – Inspiring Conversations With Women Leaders
Location: Switzerland Date : November 12, 2020 - November 12, 2020 Organizer: Professional Women's Group PWG
International Leadership Week
Location: Switzerland Date : November 16, 2020 - November 19, 2020 Organizer: The Institute of Leadership & Management
International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference 2020 (IPOSC 2020)
Location: Virtual Date : October 12, 2020 - October 20, 2020 Organizer: Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT 2020
Location: India Date : October 08, 2020 - October 08, 2020 Organizer: Exito Media Concepts Pvt Ltd
RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN + ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Location: Switzerland Date : September 28, 2020 - September 28, 2020 Organizer: Switzerland Global Enterprise
The Shakedown-Test of AI Investments
Location: Switzerland Date : September 17, 2020 - September 17, 2020 Organizer: SwissCognitive
Stop yelling into the abyss! AI needs real regulation, not a rethoric
The Psychology Of AI Transformation
Unlocking Digital Transformation: The Neuroscience of Change with Kamales Lardi