Benjamin van Giffen

Professor, Author and Speaker

Focusing on how AI and digital technologies drive growth, improve efficiency, and lead responsible, transformative change.

Research

My research focuses on how organizations are using AI and digital technologies to drive growth and innovation, improve operational efficiency, and lead responsible, transformative change. Current research topics:

  • Board-level governance of Artificial Intelligence
  • Responsible design, operation, and governance of AI systems, considering bias, ethical, and regulatory requirements
  • Value-oriented and user-centered generation of digital innovations (e.g., with Design Thinking)
  • Business model innovation for sustainability transformation through digital technologies

Please find my publications here or get in touch to learn more about my research.

Professor, Author and Speaker focusing on AI for Business and Societal Value

Industry Projects

I regularly collaborate with senior executives at leading companies in Europe and the United States. As a trusted advisor, I work closely with boards, C-level executives, and senior management to develop strategies and governance structures that prioritize customer and business value through digital technologies.

Industry research and transfer projects bridge the gap between research and practice and help in addressing the most important challenges in leveraging AI and digital technologies for value creation. Industry research topics cover, for example, AI scaling, AI portfolio management, and the democratization of AI.

I have a track record of successful transfer initiatives with more than 45 projects with industry partners in the last few years. Please get in touch if you would like to request more information or discuss some first ideas for a collaboration or advisory project.

Speaking

Speeches are a great way to think more strategically about AI and future-proof your business. Speaker engagement provide insights on key topics in the management of AI, covering design thinking for AI, the importance of business- and domain experts for AI success, or how different types of AI bias might be recognized and mitigated.

Typical benefits include:

  • Provide application-oriented perspectives on AI in organizations, with many concrete practical examples
  • Focus on the most valuable knowledge for executives to be successful with AI
  • Are based on scientific findings from my research

Please contact me if you would like discuss a keynote for your event. All speeches are offered both in German and English.