Milton Sousa

Professor, Author, and Leading Voice on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Work

Milton de Sousa is a dynamic speaker, Professor at Nova School of Business & Economics, and groundbreaking author at the forefront of understanding how Artificial Intelligence will redefine the future of work, leadership, and management practices. With a nearly 30-year career spanning engineering, international management, consulting, and academia, Milton offers a unique and invaluable perspective on navigating technological transformation while fostering human purpose and organizational meaning.

What he offers:

• The Meaningful Leader in an Age of Automation: Drawing from his 2024 book, "The Meaningful Leader," Milton provides actionable insights and strategies for leaders to cultivate purpose-driven organizations and enable truly meaningful work, even as automation reshapes industries.
• Navigating the AI Revolution: With his background as an Electrical and Computer Engineer and his recent role as interim Chief Operating and People Officer of Health AI (a Geneva-based organization regulating AI in health), Milton offers unparalleled understanding of AI's practical implications for business, ethics, and human capital.
• Leadership for a New Era: He illuminates the critical leadership competencies required to thrive amidst rapid technological change, emphasizing adaptability, ethical considerations, and the human element in an increasingly automated world.
• Organizational Transformation and Human Capital: Milton delves into how organizations can strategically adapt to AI, focusing on leadership, talent management, skill development, and creating cultures that embrace innovation and workforce automation while valuing human contribution.

About Milton de Sousa:

Milton de Sousa is a Professor at Nova School of Business & Economics, where he previously served as Director of International Development. His expertise lies at the intersection of leadership, organizations, and technology, particularly on how AI will affect the future of work and management practice.

His latest book, - The Meaningful Leader - (2024), has quickly become a go-to resource for executives seeking to embed purpose and meaning within their organizations in an era of technological disruption.

Milton's diverse career trajectory provides him with a pragmatic and deeply informed perspective. He began his professional journey in 1998 as an Electrical and Computer Engineer in the semiconductor industry, holding various international management positions. Following his MBA, he transitioned into the consulting world, managing projects in innovation, strategy, and human resources for large corporations. This experience inspired him to found his own company dedicated to leadership development, concurrently pursuing his doctorate in management.

His academic leadership roles include serving as Associate Dean for International Development and Partnerships at Nova SBE, as Director of the MBAs at the Rotterdam School of Management, where he earned his PhD, and as Chairman of the - Estoril Conferences - for several years, an international forum on globalization. He joined Nova SBE in 2015 to support its international growth.

Milton holds a PhD from the Rotterdam School of Management, an MBA from the University of Bradford, and a degree in Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering from the University of Porto. Of his nearly 30-year career, 14 were spent in the Netherlands, gaining invaluable international experience with organizations like Philips Semiconductors, Hay Group, and the Rotterdam School of Management.

An accomplished communicator, Milton is an experienced speaker at a variety of events, including a TEDx talk, and has a significant presence in television and radio. He currently co-hosts a prominent radio program and podcast on Leadership at Observador, sharing his insights with a broad audience.

Program Topics:

• The Meaningful Leader: Purpose and Work in an Age of Automation
• Leading with AI: Strategies for the Future of Management
• AI for HR and Talent Management: Empowering Your Workforce
• The Intersection of Leadership, Organizations, and Technology
• Ethical AI and Human-Centric Leadership

Research Interests

Servant leadership, Meaning in work and organizations, Complex Adaptive Systems, Innovation

Topics

Leadership & Future - Servant leadership -  Organizational Behavior - Corporate performance - Change management - Innovation - Entrepreneurship

Conference

Empower to gain power

Languages

Portuguese,English, Dutch

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