AI Winter Webinars: AI in the Boardroom

We are pleased to announce that Impact Boards EM will co-host a paid members-only webinar with our new partner, WSI Digital Marketing Services, a strategic global consultant specialising in Artificial Intelligence.

The 1-hour webinar on AI in the Boardroom will be led by Hande Ocak Basev who is a Principal at WSI.

Themes covered in this webinar are critical for board members and c-suite executives, as they assess AI policy and execution across strategic, tactical and operational levels in their entities.

When will the webinar be held?

This webinar will be held online and will be repeated on two dates to ensure that paid members subscribed on one of Impact Boards EM's membership plans can attend.

Session 1:

Thursday 27 February 2025, 13:00-14:00 UK time (Online)

or

Session 2:

Thursday 10th of April 2025, 14:00-15:00 UK time (Online)

How can I register?

Please take note that this is a members-only event for paid subscribers of Impact Boards EM. Paid members can register directly via the link below by logging into their account.

If you are not a paid member of our platform, please purchase one of our membership plans prior to registering to one of the sessions. Our membership subscription plans are available to purchase on our website.

Please note: The sessions are the prelude material for WSI Digital Marketing Services' upcoming CDP accredited online course, which will be launched in Q2 2025 (details to be published on our website).

What insights are participants gaining in these seminars?

•  A clear overview of AI's strategic importance

•  Understanding of board-level implications of AI

•  Preview themes for our upcoming AI accredited course

Topics to be covered during each session:

1. AI's strategic impact today

• Why AI is reshaping board decisions now

• Board-focused case study: ROI of AI implementation 

2. Operational excellence through AI

• AI's impact on board oversight and efficiency

• AI opportunities in your organisation

3. Strategic integration and future readiness

• Critical governance considerations for AI

• Emerging trends boards must prepare for

• Ethics spotlight: Key oversight responsibilities

• Success stories: Cross-industry AI transformations position your board for future success

4. Executive discussion

• Strategic takeaways

• Peer insights

• Next steps for your AI journey

About Hande Ocak Basev

Hande Ocak Basev is a seasoned expert in AI-driven business strategies, management consulting and digital transformation, with over 20 years of experience. She has successfully managed more than 350 strategic, operational and technological transformation projects and led over 50 business development initiatives. As a board member, she has provided strategic consultancy to various organisations, enabling them to achieve sustainable growth and strengthen their future trajectories.

As the founder of Quattro Business Consulting, Hande oversees operations in Turkey, London, and Dubai. She also serves as the Managing Partner of WSI's London and Turkey offices, leading global digital marketing and AI strategies for a network operating in 750 locations across 82 countries. Hande is an active member of WSI’s Global AI Leadership Board, where she advises on the strategic use of AI in business.

Academically, Hande has demonstrated exceptional expertise by completing artificial intelligence programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Oxford with distinction. She leverages her knowledge to guide businesses in integrating AI into their operations on a global scale.

As a Forbes Turkey AI content consultant and author, Hande contributes thought leadership in the field. She is also a member of the Advisory Board at Global Chamber London, where she mentors companies aiming for international expansion.

Hande made history as the first woman to serve as both CEO and Board Member of Turkey’s prominent sports club, Galatasaray. She is also a Board Member and Strategy Committee Chair of the Women on Board Association, actively supporting initiatives that promote women’s leadership.