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Ask a Chief of Staff

The rise of AI tools has created new opportunities, and a lot more noise. For Chiefs of Staff and operations leaders, the real challenge isn’t whether to use AI tools, but how to use them to communicate clearly, influence effectively, and make better decisions faster.

, Chief of Staff to the President and Head of Strategy & Operations at GRAIL, will share how he and his team are using AI to move beyond automation and into clarity, insight, and cross-functional alignment, across scientific, technical, and commercial audiences.

Expect a short walkthrough of real examples, followed by open time for your questions, reflections, and discussion.

You’ll walk away with tactical ideas, honest lessons, and a new lens on what AI can (and should) do in your role.

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Please note, there will be a 100-person limit on this event. If you are unable to attend live, we will send a recording of the event afterwards.

 is Head of Strategy & Operations and Chief of Staff to the President at GRAIL, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives at the intersection of science, technology, and executive decision-making. With deep experience across R&D, Medical Affairs, and Corporate functions, he specializes in turning complexity into clarity, enabling faster decisions, better communication, and stronger cross-functional alignment. Before GRAIL, Zack held leadership roles at Genentech and Gilead, and began his career in mass spectrometry education. He holds an undergraduate degree in Analytical Chemistry and a Masters in Education.

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