Leadership in the Age of AI Discovery with Wendi Sturgis
From Leadership Beyond Borders by Kimberli J. Lewis
March 10, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
This episode features a conversation about leadership and AI-driven discovery with Wendi Sturgis from Yext.
In this Episode of Leadership Beyond Borders , Kimberli Lewis welcomes Wendi Sturgis, Senior Vice President International at Yext , for a powerful conversation about leadership, disruption, and what AI-driven discovery means for brands today . This episode explores a pivotal moment in digital transformation — one that feels strikingly familiar to those who have lived through previous platform shifts, from the early internet to search and social media. But this time, AI is fundamentally reshaping how brands are discovered, interpreted, and trusted. About the Guest Wendi Sturgis is Senior Vice President International at Yext , leading strategy and growth outside North America with a focus on EMEA. She brings decades of experience across technology, ecommerce and digital innovation, with senior roles at Yahoo!, Oracle and Gartner. As CEO of Cleverbridge , a global ecommerce and subscription platform, she drove growth and expanded its partner ecosystem. Previously CEO of Yext Europe and an early member of Yext's leadership team, she played a key role in establishing and scaling the company's European operations. Her career reflects a strong commitment to innovation, customer focus…
People in this episode
Host: Kimberli J. Lewis
Guest: Wendi Sturgis
Topics covered
- leadership
- AI-driven discovery
- digital transformation
- brand visibility
- disruption
- technology innovation
Keywords
- leadership
- AI
- digital transformation
- brands
- technology
- innovation
- ecommerce
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yext, Yahoo!, Oracle, Gartner, Cleverbridge, Sabre, Georgia Tech Foundation
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