Kamales Lardi

AI won't fix your organizations. It will scale the weaknesses.

I have spent more than 26 years in the technology industry, working across complex systems, large-scale platforms, and global organizations. Across industries and regions, one pattern is consistent: transformation efforts fail not because of technology, but because decision-making structures, governance models, and human behavior are not designed for change at scale.

In the AI age, this gap has become a material business risk. AI amplifies bias in systems, accelerates poor decisions, and exposes fragile leadership and operating models. What many organizations frame as an “AI challenge” is, in reality, a decision quality, governance, and organizational resilience problem.

My work focuses on neuroscience-driven transformation - applying evidence-based insights on how humans think, decide, respond to risk, and collaborate under uncertainty. Neuroscience is not a soft discipline; it is a performance lens. Organizations that understand attention, motivation, fear, and cognitive bias build better systems, make better decisions, and execute transformation more effectively.

Since founding Lardi & Partner Consulting in 2012, I have led more than 50 major transformation initiatives worldwide, including strategic programs for governments and Fortune 500 organizations. My experience spans multiple industries and exponential technologies, including artifiticial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, AR, VR and emerging digital architectures; always with a focus on measurable outcomes and long-term enterprise value.

I am the author of Artificial Intelligence for Business, a comprehensive guide to AI and its practical application in organizations, as well as the bestselling The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation. Both reflect my focus on translating complex technologies into strategic, operational, and governance decisions that deliver real business impact.

I am a recognized global voice on digital transformation and leadership, with my perspective grounded in execution, not theory, and shaped by decades of working where technology, power, and organizational reality intersect.

I work with senior leaders and boards who want to strengthen decision-making, reduce systemic risk, and build organizations that are resilient, adaptive, and fit for the AI era.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH is an experienced partner in digital business transformation. We enable organizations to transform traditional customer experiences, business models and, processes and operations to meet the needs of the digital economy. Based on practical experience, we help companies drive digital transformation initiatives, from strategy to execution. We also develop robust business use cases, proof of concepts and integration plan for technology application - blockchain, artificial intelligence, AR/VR, internet of things, 3D printing, robotics, sensor / wearables, social media among others.

Rotary District 1980

District Governor's representative for Basel City, District 1980
Connector between the 12 Rotary clubs (thereof one Rotaract Club) based in Basel City and the District 1980

Rotary Assistant Governor in Basel City - District 1980 

Roche Pension Fund Foundation Switzerland

Member of the Board

Roche

•	Lead the global finance organizational transformation for EMEA and AMERICAS Sites
•	Member of the S/4HANA Global Template Team
•	Deployment Lead or SAP S/4HANA for Manufacturing and Supply Chain PTD 
•	Spearheaded the Finance Digital Roadmap, driving strategic alignment and operational efficiency
•	Championed improvement initiatives in collaboration with Shared Service Centers

Global Business Process Management Finance - TechOps

•	Established and helmed the Finance Center of Excellence, driving alignment with Pharma Finance Technical Operation Strategy
•	Functioned as Product Owner for standard costing, overseeing seamless transition to Shared Service Centers
•	Successfully implemented a cutting-edge TM1 planning tool, revolutionizing planning processes
•	Pioneered a new performance management framework for agile teams in conjunction with P&C

TechOps Finance Center of Excellence Process Partner 

•	Member of the Finance FP&A leadership team
•	Orchestrated all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, overseeing budgets of 1bn CHF.
•	Provided strategic insights and financial oversight for high-profile CAPEX initiatives, including global infrastructure projects.
•	Delivered actionable financial intelligence to senior leadership through comprehensive reporting and analysis.
•	Served as a pivotal liaison for financial data management and strategic planning within the pRED division.

pRED FP&A and Global Capex Controller 

Support of the operational Audit in one of the largest sales affiliates in the Region Europe.
Audit Objective: ensure that the internal control and compliance environment are operating effectively.

Guest Auditor

•	Executive leadership team member, leading a team of Finance Business Partners.
•	Managed CAPEX for the new R&D Building Investment in Shanghai, overseeing budget processes and year-end closing.

Head of pRED Finance a.i - Roche R&D Center China

•	Partnered with pRED Functions and DTA, and 50% with Roche Glycart (Schlieren, CH), driving financial planning and portfolio analysis.
•	Ensured smooth system rollouts and post-go-live support for SAP in Roche Glycart.
•	Developed controlling mechanisms for pRED SCC to optimize resource allocations and compliance.

Finance Business Partner pRED Basel

Alstom

•	Consolidated business unit financials (€1bn Business Unit) and provided key business insights.
•	Led financial planning events and developed cost center reporting.

Business Unit and FP&A Controller

Groupe Soparind Bongrain

• Finance Business Partner for the Marketing team, enhancing financial planning and analysis capabilities.

Marketing Controller

Nestle Waters

•   Directed FP&A activities for international brands, managing sales and P&L forecasts, and month-end closings.

Junior FP&A Controller at Nestlé Waters Deutschland GmbH

15+years of experience in various finance and controlling functions at F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG and other global leading companies such as Nestlé, Alstom  with strong project-based experience delivering on transformational initiatives.

Key experiences: digital and organizational transformation project experience, Strategic thinker, FP&A, Business unit controlling, finance business partnering with strong focus on objectives and deliverables, marketing controlling, reporting/forecasting, internal audit, local and global CAPEX.
Facilitator of several process design and continuous improvement projects using Design Thinking, Scrum, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma (ASQ certified Green Belt). 

Key abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, enterprise thinking, intercultural understanding, ability to navigate through a complex and cross-functional organization, highly committed, result driven and problem solving.
Work experience in Germany, Switzerland, France and China.

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