Join Dr. Houda El-Haddad, Dir. Digital & Innovation Solutions at Henkel and Agnes Heftberger - Microsoft's AT/DE CEO to hear their take on the space between humans and AI, and why the know-it-alls are losing the innovation battle to the learn-it-alls.
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Step into the mindset of the “learn-it-all” — where curiosity leads and growth never stops, with Dr. Houda El-Haddad, Dir. Digital & Innovation Solutions at Henkel and Agnes Heftberger - Microsoft's AT/DE CEO.
This podcast explores why the most successful people today aren’t those who claim to know everything, but those who are constantly learning, adapting, and asking better questions.
Through engaging insights, it contrasts the limits of the “know-it-all” with the power of staying open, flexible, and eager to improve. Discover how embracing challenges, seeking new perspectives, and committing to continuous learning can unlock creativity, resilience, and lasting success in an ever-changing world.
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Dr. Houda El-Haddad serves as Director and Global Head of Digital & Innovation Solutions at Henkel Adhesives Technologies.
With over 15 years of experience across life sciences, molecular diagnostics, strategy consulting, and enterprise transformation, she is deeply committed to translating real user needs into scalable digital solutions that accelerate innovation and speed to market. By leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-driven solutions, she drives measurable business impact and enables better decision-making. She is based in Germany and holds a PhD in molecular biology.
Agnes Heftberger has been serving as Corporate Vice President and Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Microsoft Germany since April 2024. Agnes Heftberger consistently focuses on innovation and customer orientation, thus promoting sustainable and inclusive growth as an experienced executive in the technology industry. Her global perspective and experience are particularly important during a time when AI is changing the innovation and production processes of many industries in Germany.
Austrian-born Heftberger holds a Master’s degree in International Business from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
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