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Jon Herstein

Chief Customer Officer, Box

Search every verified Jon Herstein interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jon Herstein, Chief Customer Officer at Box, hosts the "AI First Podcast," where he has interviewed technology leaders from organizations including Owens Corning, RWS Global, Deloitte, Adobe, Vornado Realty Trust, the American Humane Society, and Movember. In these conversations, Herstein has discussed how enterprises are applying artificial intelligence to streamline operations, improve manufacturing processes, and create cultures of continuous learning. He has also explored topics such as moving from AI pilots to enterprise transformation, the shift toward autonomous AI agents, and the importance of governance and trust in AI deployment. Herstein has also spoken about customer success strategies, emphasizing that customer delight alone is insufficient and must be coupled with delivering measurable business value. He has described Box's approach to measuring customer health, the importance of closing the expectation gap between what customers purchase and what products deliver, and the need for customer success teams to synthesize diverse customer feedback to influence product roadmaps. Herstein has noted that Box focuses on helping customers maximize value from their existing investments rather than primarily worrying about competition.

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  • Accelerating digital innovation with Box and Owens Corning | Box AI-First Podcast EP 17

    AI is turning what was once theoretical into transformative real-world solutions. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Jon Herstein, Chief Customer Officer at Box, speaks with Annie Baymiller, Global CIO and Executive VP at Owens Corning, about the company’s journey into AI-driven transformation. Annie shares how Owens Corning is using AI to streamline operations, improve manufacturing processes, and create a culture of continuous learning and innovation. She zooms into the strategies for overcoming resistance, building scalable AI initiatives, and embedding AI across the organization to…

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  • Earning the right to automate with Box and RWS Global | Box AI-First Podcast EP 16

    AI is more than a tool. It’s a catalyst for what humans can achieve. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Jon Herstein, Chief Customer Officer at Box, sits down with Jake McCoy, Chief Operating Officer at RWS Global, to discuss how leveraging AI with purpose can unlock new efficiencies, boost creativity, and elevate human performance across enterprises. From streamlining operations to enhancing creative processes, Jake shares the lessons and principles that guide RWS in turning AI into a true business enabler. Key moments: (00:00) Introduction (00:22) Jake McCoy's background and role at…

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  • Moving from AI pilots to enterprise transformation with Box and Deloitte | Box AI-First Podcast

    The future of AI is about autonomous agents taking charge. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Box Chief Customer Officer Jon Herstein sits down with Beena Ammanath, Executive Director at the Deloitte AI Institute, to explore the shift from AI systems that assist us to AI agents that act on our behalf. They discuss how AI agents are reshaping industries, the vital role of governance in ensuring trust and transparency, and why it’s essential for leaders to prepare for the coming wave of AI-driven autonomy. Deloitte’s Deloitte's 2026 AI report tracking adoption and impact https://www.deloi…

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  • How Box and Adobe power legal innovation with AI | Box AI-First Podcast EP 14

    AI is scaling human expertise like never before. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Box Chief Customer Officer Jon Herstein sits down with E.A. Rockett, Adobe's Vice President and Legal CTO, to explore how AI is empowering experts across industries by providing the structure and tools to scale their knowledge. They discuss Adobe's unique approach to AI innovation, including the powerful "A-through-F" framework for evaluating AI use cases and the vital role of ethics in creating a trusted AI foundation. Key moments: (00:00) The best prompter for AI is AI itself (00:34) Introduction to th…

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  • Turning AI potential into ROI | Box AI-First Podcast EP 13

    The AI race isn’t about who starts first, it’s about who gets value fastest. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Box Chief Customer Officer Jon Herstein sits down with Box CIO Ravi Malick to zoom in on the biggest insights from a year of conversations with forward-thinking CIOs and technology leaders. They reflect on what it really takes to move from AI hype to impact, from laying the groundwork with structured content and scalable governance, to building trust, navigating cultural resistance, and measuring value in a way your CFO will actually buy into. You’ll hear sharp insights from gu…

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  • Why Vornado put AI at the center of its digital strategy | Box AI-First Podcast EP 12

    For Vornado Realty Trust, AI is the new utility powering the way buildings run, deals get made, and work gets done. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Box Chief Customer Officer Jon Herstein speaks Robert Entin, Executive Vice President and CIO at Vornado, one of the largest real estate investment trusts in the U.S. Robert shares how AI is helping Vornado transform everything from tenant experience to lease management, all while preserving the integrity of its iconic New York properties. From automating rent billing and managing 2 million invoices in the cloud to building AI-ready hubs…

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  • American Humane Society amplifying its mission with AI | Box AI-First Podcast EP 11

    At American Humane Society, AI isn’t just about technology, it’s about saving lives and amplifying its mission. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Box Chief Customer Officer Jon Herstein speaks with Karthik Devarajan, Chief Technology Officer at American Humane Society, the nation's first humane organization dedicated to protecting animals for over 150 years. Karthik discusses how AI is transforming operations across American Humane Society's diverse programs, from disaster rescue to service dog training, enhancing their mission to protect animals at scale. American Humane Society is u…

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  • Movember’s nonprofit innovation with AI at the core | Box AI-First Podcast EP 10

    AI is saving lives and Movember proves it. In this episode of the AI First Podcast, Box Chief Customer Officer Jon Herstein chats ...

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  • Box CCO Jon氏と語る「CCOの役割」in JCSA Knowledge Hub

    本動画は2025年10月20日に開催されたオンライン・オフラインイベントのアーカイブ配信です。 当協会は、Box, Inc.の最高顧客責任者(Chief Customer Officer, CCO)であるJon Herstein氏の来日に合わせ、特別なイベントを開催いたします。 Boxは顧客のデジタル職場と業務変革の信頼できるパートナーであり続けるために、CS組織の構築・拡張や顧客定着・価値創出における先進的アプローチを実践してきました。 NetSuite、Informatica、Accentureといった業界有数の企業での経験をもつHerstein氏は、シニア・バイスプレジデント(SVP)として、カスタマーサクセス、クライアントサービス、テクニカルサポート、コンサルティング、導入支援チームを統括しています。 今回は「CCO(Chief Customer Officer)」をテーマに、Herstein氏とテックタッチ社VP of Customer Successを兼任する垣畑氏による対談形式で議論を交わし、テーマを深く掘り下げていきます。 イベントURL https://tinyurl.com/2ddqhnwr

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  • LEARN with Jon Herstein, Chief Customer Officer, Box

    In the B2B world, people don't buy products because they like you. They buy products because they think they will solve a ...

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