Stuart MacMillan, CHRL - AI Change and HR Expert
Biography:
Stuart J. MacMillan, CHRL is the President of Change Execution Consulting Artificial Intelligence Inc. (CECai). He is a Canadian AI-driven organizational change expert, author and speaker with over 25 years of experience in large-scale transformation projects. Through CECai and in collaboration with Ryelle Strategy Group, Stuart specializes in helping organizations adopt AI strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable change.
Stuart has a proven track record in sectors including healthcare, defense, insurance, and technology, leading complex digital transformations and enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernizations. His expertise lies in developing AI-powered change management frameworks, such as the AUGMENT and NEURAL models, which ensure seamless transitions and high adoption rates during AI integration. He leverages over 25 AI methods and tools to deliver high value to his clients and has completed significant AI skills upgrading in the past year.
Stuart is known for his strategic approach to stakeholder engagement, ethical AI deployment, and workforce readiness. His executive education from INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Stanford, Cornell, and top Canadian universities ensures he remains at the forefront of AI-driven change management. His contributions to digital mindset development and AI-powered transformation make him a trusted advisor to GCC organizations aligning with initiatives like Vision 2030.
Key Achievements:
AI-Driven ERP Modernization:
- Led the people transformation work-stream for a large-scale ERP project impacting an organization with over 100,000 employees, achieving significant improvements in user engagement and operational readiness.
Healthcare Sector Transformation:
- Change Management Strategy Lead for a $100 million EHR deployment for a hospital group with 18,000 end users, driving adoption through leading edge change management strategies.
Defense Sector AI Integration:
- Guided the development of AI operating models for a defense organization with 120,000+ employees, enhancing productivity and digital readiness. Led early access program to successfully implement Microsoft Office 365 Copilot AI tools and Power Apps.
Digital AI Mindset Development:
- Developed AI curricula for Queen’s University IRC, focusing on AI’s role in modern change management and organizational transformation.
Proprietary Frameworks:
- Created the AUGMENT and NEURAL models to integrate AI into strategic and human-centered change management practices.
Trusted Advisor to Canada's Big Four Consulting Firms
- Consistently delivered superior business results on sub-contracts with Deloitte, PwC, KPMG and EY.
Specialization Areas:
- AI-Driven Change Management
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment
- Workforce Readiness for AI Adoption
- Ethical AI Deployment
- Organizational Development and Capacity Building
- Executive Advisory and Leadership Coaching
Approach:
Stuart’s approach blends cutting-edge AI solutions with proven change management methodologies, ensuring organizations achieve sustainable transformation. By leveraging CECai’s execution excellence and Ryelle Strategy Group’s regional insights, Stuart helps GCC organizations navigate AI adoption with confidence and clarity.
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