Deb Fronczak, former Chief Procurement Officer at 3M, joins Ali to share a practical, inside view of what it really takes to drive digital and AI transformation in complex chemical organizations. Across more than 30 years at 3M, Deb held senior roles in manufacturing operations, engineering and technology — experience that put her at the center of major enterprise-wide initiatives, from ERP changes to early digital and AI adoption. She now brings that perspective to multiple boards across the chemicals, manufacturing, and coatings sectors.
Deb joins us to discuss:
What separates digital and AI projects that scale from those that stall in “pilot mode”
Why successful transformation depends on aligned leadership, clear strategy, and embedded technical expertise
How CEOs can balance near-term ROI pressures with long-term capability building
Where digital and AI can deliver meaningful impact today — across customer interaction, workflow automation, R&D, and technical service
