Curiosity, Creativity, and Digital Leadership with Driss Temsamani

Format:
Podcast
Accreditation:
This program contains 30 minutes of Professionalism content. (Law Society of Ontario)
This program contains 48 minutes of Professionalism content. (Law Society of British Columbia)
Speaker:
Driss Temsamani – Head of Digital, Citibank Americas
Date Published:
Dec 5, 2024
Duration:
48 min

OVERVIEW

In this episode of Firing on All Syllables, Driss Temsamani, Citibank’s Head of Digital for the Americas, shares an extraordinary journey from Northern Morocco to global financial leadership. He reflects on how artistic curiosity, immigrant resilience, and lifelong learning shaped his unorthodox path into technology and digital finance. Driss offers an expansive, forward-looking perspective on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and leadership in global markets. With humour and humility, he emphasizes coaching, creativity, and human connection as timeless business principles—even in an AI-driven economy. Legal professionals navigating innovation, transformation, or international growth will find this episode particularly thought-provoking.

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Key Takeaways

  • Curiosity is the engine of progress – the best leaders remain intellectually hungry and unafraid to ask “why.”
  • Digital transformation is human-led – true innovation requires trust, shared vision, and emotional intelligence.
  • AI is an augmentation tool, not a threat – legal and business professionals should explore it early to stay competitive.
  • Leadership is coaching – Driss urges executives to build buy-in by treating team members as owner-operators.
  • Technology must not erode human connection – even in digitized ecosystems, meaningful relationships remain the foundation of success.

FAQ

What does Driss Temsamani reveal about digital leadership?
He emphasizes that successful digital leaders combine technical literacy with coaching, curiosity, and relational intelligence, especially in global roles.
How is AI discussed in this episode?
AI is presented as a partner to human creativity and strategy, with a focus on proactive adoption rather than resistance or fear.
Who will find this episode most useful?
Legal and business professionals interested in AI, cross-border collaboration, or leadership grounded in both empathy and innovation.

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Compliance Note

This program has been approved for Professionalism CPD credit by the LSO and for CPD credit by the LSBC. Please retain your confirmation email as proof of attendance in the event of an audit.
The Barreau du Québec no longer accredits external CPD providers. Members are responsible for self-declaring hours under the Regulation respecting compulsory continuing education for lawyers. Programs accredited by the LSO or LSBC are typically accepted in Québec, if relevant to legal practice and aligned with Barreau standards. If unsure whether a course qualifies, consult the Barreau’s website or contact them directly.
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