AI won’t take your job, a competitor whose leaders know how to make AI work for them will take your customers!
Tim Trumper is a former Chair of the NRMA (National Roads and Motorists Association), an advisor and a founding shareholder in Quantium Australia's largest data and AI enterprise. He is also advisor and founding shareholder in andi Search and the author of AI: Game On published by Hardie Grant.
Tim is an experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director, Former CEO, Advisor for high-performance global and Australian companies.
His career has spanned diverse categories including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data, Digital Transformation, Mobility and Transport, Financial Services and Media.
He is an authority on the utilisation of data and AI to drive innovation, customer engagement and corporate strategy. His core interest relates to how business leaders facilitate successful AI and machine-learning business transformation to drive innovation for corporate strategy and for the service of customers and the community.
He holds an MBA from UNE, has completed Harvard’s Making Corporate Boards More Effective Governance Program and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Along with fellow directors and late Chair Hon. R J Hawke, Tim helped to establish The Bestest Foundation. This charity has raised over $5,000,000 for disadvantaged Australian children.
Talking Points
Leadership in the Age of AI
How to balance AI innovation with human judgement.Leadership in the Age of AI
AI is here—but leaders must stay in control. Tim breaks down how to integrate AI into decision-making while ensuring values, ethics, and purpose remain at the core of leadership.
Key takeaways:
- How to balance AI-driven automation with human insight.
- Practical strategies for using AI in leadership.
- Building a culture where AI enhances, not replaces, human creativity.
Modern Leadership: AI, Ethics, Trust & Privacy
AI is reshaping leadership—how do you keep up?Modern Leadership: AI, Ethics, Trust & Privacy
Tim helps leaders and Boards cut through the AI noise, ensuring they can use AI responsibly while driving innovation. Learn how to integrate ethics, trust, and privacy into AI strategies—before regulations force your hand.
Key takeaways:
- Embedding AI ethics into leadership decisions.
- Strategies for balancing privacy, trust, and innovation.
- Practical tools for future-ready leadership and future-ready boards.
Managing Risk in an AI-Driven World
AI won’t take your job—a competitor with great AI use cases will take your customers.Managing Risk in an AI-Driven World
AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a new risk landscape. While leaders often focus on the risks of AI failure, the bigger risk is underuse or lack of use. Companies that fail to embrace AI fall behind competitors, miss efficiencies, and struggle to meet customer expectations. Tim reveals how leaders can identify, assess, and manage AI-related risks—both from misuse and from failing to act.
Key takeaways:
- How to spot AI risks before they escalate.
- Why not using AI effectively is a business risk.
- Best practices for integrating AI into risk management.
- How to build resilience amid rapid technological change.
Customer Centricity in the Age of AI
The future belongs to organisations that anticipate unmet customer needs.Customer Centricity in the Age of AI
AI is redefining customer expectations. Tim shows how to use AI-driven insights while maintaining the personal touch that builds loyalty.
Key takeaways:
- How AI can drive personalised customer experiences.
- Strategies to turn data into meaningful customer connections.
- The secret to balancing automation and human interaction for lasting loyalty.
