What does it really take to move enterprise AI from impressive demos to decisions that show up in quarterly results?

One year into his role as Senior Vice President, Americas Consulting, Neil Dhar sits at the intersection of strategy, capital allocation, and technology execution. Leading the firm’s Americas business and a team of close to 100,000 consultants, he has a front-row view into how large organizations are reassessing their AI investments.

From global healthcare leaders like Medtronic to luxury retail brands such as Neiman Marcus, the conversation has shifted. Early proofs of concept helped executives understand what was possible. Now the focus is firmly on proof of value and on whether AI can drive growth, competitiveness, and measurable return.

In this episode, I speak with Neil Dhar about what has changed in the boar ...