We live in a world obsessed with acceleration.
Faster innovation. Faster decisions. Faster AI adoption. Faster transformation.
And as a technology leader, I’m certainly part of that world.
But spending some time in Bali, surrounded by centuries-old traditions, temples and a culture where spirituality remains deeply connected to everyday life, offers an interesting contrast.
Here, modernity and tradition coexist.It makes me reflect on a simple question:
Are we always moving towards something better, or are we sometimes just moving faster?
In our organisations, we constantly challenge what needs to change.
New technologies. New operating models. New ways of working.
And rightly so. Progress requires challenging the status quo.
But perhaps we should spend just as much time asking what deserves to remain.
Trust. Human connection. Purpose. Culture. A sense of belonging.
And more importantly, what are we actually accelerating towards?
A world where technology genuinely improves people’s lives?
Where AI helps healthcare professionals deliver better care and improve patient outcomes?
Where innovation makes education, healthcare and opportunities more accessible?
Where technology helps reduce poverty, address inequalities and build a more inclusive society?
Or simply a world where we produce more, consume more and optimize everything a little faster?
Technology has extraordinary potential. But its value should not be measured by speed, efficiency or financial returns alone. It should also be measured by the positive impact it creates for people and society.
Maybe I’m still a little naive. Or perhaps simply idealistic.
But I genuinely believe that technology and leadership should serve something bigger than business performance alone.
And that’s the kind of future I want to contribute to.
Working with people and organisations that share those values. Making decisions that balance performance with purpose. Building something that matters, not just something that grows.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers. And I know that translating these ambitions into reality is far more complex than writing about them. But I believe it’s worth trying.
Technology gives us the ability to move faster. Leadership gives us the responsibility to choose the direction.
And wisdom? Perhaps it’s knowing what is truly worth accelerating.
Because ultimately, progress should not only be about how far or how fast we go, but about the world we help create along the way.
Christopher Franskin is an experienced Belgian IT leader and transformation manager who has been serving as Chief Information Officer at DKV Belgium and ERGO Insurance since early 2026. He previously held the role of Global IT and Digital Lead at Cigna and Solvay.
