The Build vs. Buy Inflection Point: Owning Capability

Executive Dinner

May 26, 2026 - New York City, NY

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Alaa Moussawi New York City Council
Alaa Moussawi

Chief Data Scientist

New York City Council

About Me

Alaa Moussawi serves as Chief Data Scientist for the New York City Council, where he oversees the operations of the data and web development units. Under his leadership, the data operations unit promotes the utilization of data to shape legislative initiatives aimed at addressing the diverse needs of NYC's residents. Utilizing advanced statistical and technological tools, they analyze a broad spectrum of issues pertinent to the city, ranging from pay equity to school bus delays. Their objective is to empower policymakers with data-driven insights, ensuring transparency and reproducibility in their models and research. Simultaneously, the web development unit designs and implements technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of council staff while reducing cognitive load. By leveraging algorithms and natural language processing (NLP) technologies, they streamline user interfaces and automate complex tasks. Their solutions, developed exclusively using open source technology, are customizable and include CRMs, internal websites for streamlined processes like paperless hearings, dashboards, and machine learning models deployed to facilitate daily council operations.

Johannes Wolvius ING
Johannes Wolvius

CFO

ING

About Me

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, ING Group is a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation. The company specializes in retail banking, direct banking, commercial banking, investment banking, wholesale banking, private banking, asset management, and insurance services.

Agenda

All times Eastern Time

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Capability Imperative: From Operational Scale to Strategic Value

When does scale stop being sufficient? Across industries, leadership teams are rethinking how capabilities are built, owned, and evolved to address both immediate needs and long-term goals. What was once focused on efficiency is now centered on ownership, control, and sustained strategic value.

This shift is driving a deeper evaluation of build vs. buy decisions, operating models, and global capability frameworks. It enables organizations to operate with greater speed, resilience, and precision.

In this exclusive CXO roundtable, senior leaders will engage in a candid, peer-level discussion on how organizations are navigating this transition in practice.

The conversation will cover: 

  • How capability priorities extend beyond cost and scale 
  • Shifting perspectives on build vs. buy and partner ecosystems
  • Operating models that balance flexibility with control 
  • Leveraging Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and global capability models for near-term execution and long-term value 
  • Practical trade-offs, decision frameworks, and insights from leaders shaping these approaches 

This is a practitioner embedded dialogue, rooted in real-world decisions and experiences. The focus is on open exchange, thoughtful debate, and actionable perspectives that leaders can directly apply to their organizations.


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