Yesterday, while coaching our Fintech C-suite in Riyadh following my attendance at LEAP 2025, I witnessed a fascinating convergence in the global AI landscape.
As Saudi Arabia unveiled its $14.9B AI investment vision, President Macron was simultaneously announcing France's ambitious €109bn "Stargate" AI initiative, complete with new data centres and startup partnerships that could reshape Europe's technological future. And this follows Trump’s 2029 Stargate plans for up to $500 billion announcement in January.
From my unique position as a French executive leadership coach based in Ireland and working monthly in Saudi Arabia, here are the critical questions I encourage my clients to reflect on in this transformative moment using our systemic approach:
For Personal Leadership (I/IT individual quadrants):
- With billions being invested across both regions this week, how will you maintain strategic clarity while navigating these parallel opportunities?
- How will you adapt your leadership style to harness the distinct advantages of both (global) ecosystems?
For Team Development (WE collective quadrant):
- With unprecedented investments flowing from both regions and the USA, how will you help your team bridge the Middle Eastern, European or USA approaches to AI innovation?
- As data centres multiply and startup partnerships emerge globally, how will you build teams capable of operating across these different innovation cultures?
- What capabilities must your organization develop to thrive in this new global reality?
For Strategic Direction (ITS external quadrant):
- How will you position your organization to benefit from both Saudi's bold vision, France's structured approach to AI development and Trump’s new private venture on AI datacentres?
- With major investments flowing simultaneously in globally, how will you prioritize and sequence your strategic initiatives?
Through my 20 years of experience and 7,000 hours coaching executives across these regions, I've observed that success in this emerging landscape requires more than technical expertise or cultural awareness – it demands systems thinking that can integrate multiple worldviews and operational styles.
The synergy between Riyadh's transformative announcements at LEAP 2025 and Paris's Stargate initiative marks an unprecedented moment in AI-driven growth. As someone deeply embedded in both ecosystems, I'm excited to help leaders navigate these complementary opportunities while fostering sustainable innovation.
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