Why AI Fails in Regulated Industries: EY Leader on Governance, People & ROI | Srinath Chandramohan
Mon Feb 02 2026
Why do so many enterprises fail at AI adoption? The technology works — but the governance doesn't.
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In this episode, Donna P. Mitchell, The Transformation Authority™, speaks with Srinath Chandramohan — Senior Manager at Ernst & Young with 17+ years driving enterprise transformation — about why AI projects fail in regulated industries and what executives must understand about governance, human expertise, and ROI.
About Srinath Chandramohan:
Srinath Chandramohan is a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young (EY) with over 17 years of global experience leading enterprise modernization, AI enabled innovation, and product-led transformation across regulated industries. He advises executive leaders on product strategy, governance, and operating model transformation, helping organizations scale responsibly and achieve measurable business outcomes.
What's covered:
• Why governance is THE key player in AI adoption
• How 30 years of expertise can't be replaced — but CAN be enhanced
• The gap between AI's potential and enterprise readiness
• Real example: How AI summarizes 400-page documents in seconds
• Why executives must invest in AI NOW to see ROI by 2027
• Who should be in the boardroom when planning AI transformation
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 — Introduction
02:08 — Srinath's journey from Java developer to AI transformation leader
06:17 — Why enterprises fail at AI adoption
08:13 — Governance as the key player
09:28 — The people side: Are companies really prepared?
11:01 — Why AI won't replace 30 years of experience
13:05 — Who should be in the boardroom
18:08 — Responsible AI and governance policies
22:47 — Real transformation example: 400-page documents
27:04 — Human intervention still required
30:31 — Words of wisdom for executives in 2026
32:30 — How to connect with Srinath
Connect with Srinath :
Email: srinathittouch@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinath-chandramohan-insurtech
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Why do so many enterprises fail at AI adoption? The technology works — but the governance doesn't. 📥 FREE: The Transformation Brief Newsletter → https://transformationbrief.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🎯 Work with Donna → https://www.pivotingportal.com In this episode, Donna P. Mitchell, The Transformation Authority™, speaks with Srinath Chandramohan — Senior Manager at Ernst & Young with 17+ years driving enterprise transformation — about why AI projects fail in regulated industries and what executives must understand about governance, human expertise, and ROI. About Srinath Chandramohan: Srinath Chandramohan is a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young (EY) with over 17 years of global experience leading enterprise modernization, AI enabled innovation, and product-led transformation across regulated industries. He advises executive leaders on product strategy, governance, and operating model transformation, helping organizations scale responsibly and achieve measurable business outcomes. What's covered: • Why governance is THE key player in AI adoption • How 30 years of expertise can't be replaced — but CAN be enhanced • The gap between AI's potential and enterprise readiness • Real example: How AI summarizes 400-page documents in seconds • Why executives must invest in AI NOW to see ROI by 2027 • Who should be in the boardroom when planning AI transformation TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction 02:08 — Srinath's journey from Java developer to AI transformation leader 06:17 — Why enterprises fail at AI adoption 08:13 — Governance as the key player 09:28 — The people side: Are companies really prepared? 11:01 — Why AI won't replace 30 years of experience 13:05 — Who should be in the boardroom 18:08 — Responsible AI and governance policies 22:47 — Real transformation example: 400-page documents 27:04 — Human intervention still required 30:31 — Words of wisdom for executives in 2026 32:30 — How to connect with Srinath Connect with Srinath : Email: srinathittouch@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinath-chandramohan-insurtech Connect with Donna P. Mitchell, The Transformation Authority™: PivotingPortal.com PivotingToWeb3.com ConnectWithDonnaPMitchell.com Forbes Business Council | C-Suite Network #TransformationAuthority #ExecutiveLeadership #CSuite Want to be a guest on Pivoting to WEB3? Send Donna Mitchell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1671449794354x786692998532303600 #Podmatch