How is the CIO role transforming as IT and OT converge – and what does it take to truly integrate technology, business, and people in modern industry? In this episode of Keys to Intelligent Industry, technology leader Mats Hultin shares insights from his years as CIO at Saab and Ericsson, and now as an advisor and board member across the tech ecosystem. Drawing on large-scale transformation experience, Mats explains why he views the CIO as the new Chief Integration Officer, a leader focused on bridging silos, accelerating AI adoption, and building trust across engineering, operations, and IT.

He explores how organizations can navigate cloud transformation, strengthen data-driven operations, and adopt AI-first ways of working. Mats also reflects on cybersecurity, human-AI collaboration, and the growing need for integrated technology capabilities across R&D, production, and supply chain.

Episode highlights

• 01:45 – Mats Hultin’s journey and the rise of the “Chief Integration Officer”
• 04:17 – How the CIO role is shifting toward business integration
• 13:56 – Lessons from digitalizing factories and balancing autonomy
• 18:32 – AI adoption: playgrounds, democratization, Ai-first models
• 28:05 – Cybersecurity resilience and building security from day one

Enjoying the episode? Subscribe to he podcast to get notified when new episodes are released
.

Keys to Intelligent Industry is an original podcast from Capgemini Nordics. Visit our website to explore more episodes.

How is SCALINQ shaping the future of quantum computing through advanced hardware and close ties to academia? In this episode of Keys to Intelligent Industry, Zaid Saeed, CEO of SCALINQ, shares how his startup is building the critical hardware that enables quantum computing - cooling systems, shielding, and signal delivery for ultra-sensitive processors.

Learn how SCALINQ bridges academia and industry, supports global players, and positions Sweden as a leader in quantum innovation. From cybersecurity to pharma, discover the real-world impact of quantum tech and why now is the time to invest in its future.

How is Traton Group transforming the commercial vehicle industry through electrification, modularization, and software-defined innovation? In this episode of Keys to Intelligent Industry, Catharina Modahl Nilsson, Head of Group Product Management at Traton Group, shares how the company is driving a global transformation across its four iconic brands, Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International.

Discover how Traton is accelerating the shift to electric and autonomous vehicles, building a unified R&D organization, and leveraging data from over 1.2 million connected vehicles to fuel innovation.

Learn how modular architecture, strategic partnerships, and AI are reshaping product development, and how Traton is fostering collaboration across cultures to lead the future of intelligent mobility.