By Jochen Werne – Skipper and Expedition Leader, Global Offshore Sailing Team Introduction: When the Horizon Demands Leadership In leadership, as in sailing, the horizon is never static. It shifts, expands, and at times threatens. Some horizons inspire us with opportunity; others loom with storms. The Arctic Horizon Expedition 2025 […]
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From Data to Better Decisions: How Machine Learning is Redefining Risk Models
By Jochen Werne Introduction “The future belongs to those who can turn data into responsibility.” This thought has accompanied me throughout my professional journey at the intersection of technology, regulation, and innovation. Today, the transformative role of machine learning (ML) in risk management is no longer a prediction; it is […]
WeiterlesenBeyond Rankings: A Reflection on Experian’s Journey to IDC FinTech Top 6 and the Road Ahead
By Jochen Werne 1. Opening Reflection There are milestones in the life of an organization that symbolize far more than numbers or rankings. They represent the culmination of years of vision, persistence, teamwork, and the courage to innovate. For Experian, the news that we secured 6th place in the IDC […]
WeiterlesenHot off the press: Experian Assistant gewinnt GenAI Globee® Award 2025
23. Juli 2025: Es war eine große Freude heute lesen zu dürfen, dass Experian Assistant, unser KI-basierter virtueller Assistent, mit dem 2025 Globee® Award for Technology in der Kategorie Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Solutions ausgezeichnet wurde. Diese Auszeichnung würdigt „Personen, Produkte und Organisationen, die die Technologielandschaft voranbringen, reale Probleme lösen und […]
WeiterlesenUnique Opportunities and Challenges: Reflections on the Financial Market Symposium 2025
By Jochen Werne, Photos: Wirtschaftsrat, Experian On June 26, 2025, I had the distinct privilege of participating in the Financial Market Symposium (Finanzmarktklausur), expertly organised by the Wirtschaftsrat in Frankfurt. This prestigious gathering, greatly moderated by Corinna Egerer, brought together key stakeholders from politics, banking, finance, and technology to deliberate […]
WeiterlesenCloud-First & GenAI: Why Facts Matter More Than Ever
by Jochen Werne In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s no longer sufficient for companies to merely adopt technology trends—they must strategically leverage them with measurable outcomes. The recent announcement by Experian on June 19, 2025, underscores precisely this point: accelerating our migration to AWS to leverage over 100 Generative […]
WeiterlesenHot Off the Press: Why False Positives in Fraud Prevention Cost More Than Actual Fraud
I’m pleased to share that IT Finanzmagazin has published a timely and thought-provoking piece entitled “Betrugsabwehr auf dem Prüfstand: Warum False Positives teurer sind als echter Betrug” (“Fraud Prevention Under Scrutiny: Why False Positives Are More Costly Than Real Fraud” – authored by Jochen Werne, CEO of Experian DACH) As highlighted […]
WeiterlesenOn Air Now: TWELVEcast Podcast #16 – Why CEO Communication Matters More Than Ever
🎙️ Reflections on TWELVEcast Episode #16 It was a great pleasure and a real honor to be part of Episode 16 of the TWELVEcast Podcast by Serviceplan – a format that masterfully brings together perspectives from the world of brands, media, and leadership. The topic we explored could not be […]
WeiterlesenShaping the Future: Reflections on the Wirtschaftstag 2025
By Jochen Werne Few events in the German economic calendar are as influential and forward-looking as the Wirtschaftstag, and the 2025 edition once again lived up to its reputation. Held in Berlin, this year’s gathering brought together key figures from politics and industry to address one fundamental question: What has […]
WeiterlesenThe power of unleashing the A-Team
By Jochen Werne There are moments in life that define not only a mission’s outcome but the very essence of what makes great teams extraordinary. I’ve been privileged to lead teams both in the boardroom and on the open ocean—under blue skies and in the unforgiving embrace of storm and […]
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