Businesses can speed up progress toward a healthier, more inclusive economy, says Kyndryl's Martin Schroeter.
The world is in a moment of realignment, a tectonic shift fueled by pandemic shockwaves, fresh geopolitical tensions, and a fractured network of global supply chains.
As the world economy is rewired we find ourselves standing at the intersection of opportunity and purpose. And with new leadership and direction, the UK similarly stands at a crossroads.
I think this presents a moment we cannot miss.
As the Chairman and CEO of Kyndryl – the world’s largest IT infrastructure service provider – one of the biggest privileges I have is proximity to our global customers and our mission-critical services help to keep their businesses moving. We have a unique view into the processes and machinery that keep the global economy running smoothly, efficiently, and securely. We can see how our customers are looking to modernise and realise the benefits of digital transformation. And we are able to anticipate global opportunities and challenges based on what they are experiencing.
So as the world, and the UK, economy shifts, I clearly see the chance to rewire for the better — to be stronger, more inclusive, and more secure.
If businesses — including my own — are serious about being employers of choice and about future growth, we must invest in building skills. When we upskill our talented workers, we ensure access to curious, driven, ambitious people who want to leave a mark.
At Kyndryl, we’ve increased our number of workers certified to operate across the cloud ecosystem by 36% in the last six months. This is a sign of strength — for our individual workers, for our overall business, and to prospective employees. We’re also leaning on the power of automation to upskill employees, freeing them to perform higher-value, more engaging work.
At the same time, we are rewiring for more inclusive economies. We have an opportunity and a responsibility to make a positi
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