Paolo Magnani on Leadership in the Agentic Era - CIOFEST Interview

Paolo Magnani on Leadership in the Agentic Era - CIOFEST Interview

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May 6, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

Paolo Magnani discusses leadership and innovation strategies in the context of Agentic AI at DHL Supply Chain.

While the energy from CIOFEST on Leadership in Agentic Era is still buzzing in Milan, Warsaw, Antwerp, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Munich, we are keeping the momentum going with a masterclass in pragmatic innovation. We are thrilled to have used the opportunity to interview Paolo Magnani, CIO Europe, Middle East & Africa at DHL Supply Chain. Paolo’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: "If I can help someone else avoid the mistakes we've made, I'm already succeeding." At DHL, the transition to Agentic AI isn't about chasing "fancy" technology—it's about a dual-track strategy that balances high-speed innovation with industrial-grade safety. In this candid discussion, Paolo breaks down the DHL blueprint for scaling AI - watch the full interview to find out: 🤖 Why DHL keeps deterministic flows in RPA but uses Agentic AI for complex, multi-step orchestrations; 🏗️ Why you don't need a new enterprise, but a "legible" one; 🛡️ Why Paolo uses a "least privilege" scope for AI Agents; 👥 How upskilling programs are preparing teams to work alongside their "digital colleagues". The CIOFEST conversation continues! Our final stop is London on May 14th—you can still register to be a part of this…

People in this episode

Guest: Paolo Magnani

Topics covered

  • Leadership
  • Agentic AI
  • Innovation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Upskilling
  • RPA

Keywords

  • CIOFEST
  • DHL
  • Agentic AI
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • RPA
  • Digital Transformation
  • Upskilling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DHL Supply Chain

Places: Milan, Warsaw, Antwerp, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, London

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