In this edition of CIO Leadership Live ASEAN, I spoke with Kirsty Roth, Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Thomson Reuters, about leading transformation in a business built on trust, accuracy, and professional rigor. Kirsty’s global experience across banking, consulting, and now legal and tax intelligence gives her a unique lens on how to drive innovation at scale, without compromising on quality. Our conversation explored how Thomson Reuters is embedding AI across its operations and products, from legal research to engineering workflows. Kirsty emphasized the importance of a formal AI strategy, cross-functional leadership, and a culture of experimentation grounded in data. Kirsty also shared how the company balances rapid innovation with responsible governance, an increasingly critical issue for enterprises navigating generative AI.