Specialist Discusses Corporate Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, in Search of Balance Between Innovation and Ethical Responsibility

The latest technological innovations have caused certain concepts within the field of organizational production to undergo a true revolution. In the management field, the changes have been far from timid; however, more traditional concepts have not necessarily changed all that much. Yet the fact is, they have had to reinvent themselves in order not to become outdated, keeping an eye on these innovations.

This is essentially the dynamic playing out in the relationship between Corporate Management and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is driving an era of accelerated and significant advances in this context. Experts are paying close attention, since one of the main challenges lies in balancing innovation with ethical responsibility—one of the core principles of organizational governance, whether in the public sector or in private enterprise.

Recent surveys reveal the scale of this relationship, which may be somewhat unknown or overlooked by less-prepared managers when faced with potential problems inherent to any dysfunction in this connection. The misuse of resources—technological or otherwise—can, after all, be fertile ground for an ethical crisis within an institution.

“Governance is the ability of the manager—and indeed the entire organization—to administer each resource. Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling every stage of goals, objectives, and purposes are fundamental pillars that have remained unchanged throughout the history of management. However, the years have brought important new variables, which these pillars could not ignore. On the contrary, they have had to work together. And it is precisely this type of process that management is going through now when dealing with resources like Artificial Intelligence.”

This is how Rajasekhar Reddy Talla summarizes the current scenario. One of the Indian professional’s specialties is Supply Chain Management with Artificial Intelligence—one of the main topics in this discussion. Another of his areas of expertise is SAP GTS (Global Trade Services and Supply Chain Management) Solutions Architecture.

A Three-Part Foundation

Governance is one of three elements that form a triad supporting modern-day management, seen in both public administration and corporate contexts. Other factors stand alongside it.

One is governability. While governance refers to the conceptual potential and the practical know-how to manage, governability involves a strong “political” skill set. This includes the persuasive ability to win over both internal and external stakeholders, drawing them closer to the leader or manager.

“Neither of these could function without the third element of this set: accountability. This concept involves the transparency required of managers, who—even if they are experts in governance and governability—are not exempt from reporting on every resource and objective outlined in the strategic plan. In a way, we could see this as the cost of the freedom and responsibility gained through the ability to manage.”

Recorded Data

In 2024, a study involving managers from nearly 40 major organizations worldwide found that over 80% identified leadership and people management as their biggest challenges for the coming years. Consequently, more than 90% of these organizations already had robust investment plans in place for training their managers in these skills.

Dealing with Artificial Intelligence and the ethical issues it raises is part of this challenge, according to participating managers. And the preparation must leave no room for doubt, as investments in this field continue to grow significantly year after year.

According to figures from last year’s reports, investment in AI startups came close to the trillion-dollar mark—a record high, with forecasts pointing to continued annual growth from here on.

“Artificial Intelligence has come, among other benefits, to optimize resources and personalize services and production. It’s truly a one-way path. The solution will never be to ignore it, but rather to adapt all planning, training, and workforce development to a reality that will only gain more space and strength in the organizational arena.”

Career Path

Rajasekhar Reddy Talla has over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry, specializing in Global Trade Services (GTS) and Supply Chain Management. His career spans eight years in India and Europe and more than 12 years in the United States. His main expertise lies in designing and implementing solutions in areas such as:

● Compliance Management: Embargo, SPL (Sanctioned Party List), and License Management.

● Customs Management: Export, Import, Transit, Bonded Warehouse.

● Special Customs Scenarios: Inward Processing Relief (IPR), Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS).

He has worked extensively with clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, agricultural, medical device, software, and food processing industries. He also holds an MBA with a dual specialization in Computer Science and Marketing from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, India.

Additionally, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, and Statistics from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra Pradesh, India. This unique combination of mathematics, statistics, and business education enables him to effectively connect SAP Global Trade Services and Supply Chain Management architecture with strategic business objectives.

Over the last 20 years, he has led large-scale SAP implementations in the U.S., India, and several European countries, working with some of the most respected organizations in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, automotive, agriculture, and food processing.

“My expertise in GTS Compliance, Customs, and Risk Management demonstrates my ability to define functional requirements, drive process improvements, and manage project scope definition. I excel in blueprinting, gap analysis, configuration, testing, cutover activities, documentation, full-cycle implementation, and ongoing support,” he said, highlighting his skills also connected to the field of organizational behavior.