Chambers Talks Episode 37: Setting the Standard in AI with Tim Walsh, KPMG US

About this episode

Tim Walsh discusses KPMG's reinvention and the importance of trust-driven leadership and responsible AI.

Tim Walsh, Chair and CEO of KPMG US, joins John Chambers for episode 37 of Chambers Talks to discuss how a 125-year-old company continues to reinvent itself. Drawing on his 34-year tenure at KPMG, Tim shares lessons learned and highlights why trust‑driven leadership, agility, and early investment in transformative technologies matter. The conversation explores scaling AI responsibly, strengthening cybersecurity, and turning strategic partnerships into win-win opportunities. Tim also breaks down what CEOs and boards are focused on today, from proving AI ROI to responsible innovation and so much more.

People in this episode

Host: John Chambers

Guest: Tim Walsh

Topics covered

• AI
• leadership
• cybersecurity
• technology
• business transformation

Keywords

• AI
• KPMG
• leadership
• cybersecurity
• business transformation
• technology investment
• strategic partnerships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KPMG US

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