Episode #62 | Katrin Gülden Le Maire | AI, Ethics and the Limits of Truth

In this episode of The Only Constant, Lasse Rindom sits down with Katrin Gülden Le Maire, senior advisor, philosopher, and business thinker, for a sharp, deep dive into ethics, AI, and the limits of truth. Together they untangle the buzzwords, the confusion, and the hidden tensions shaping today’s corporate decisions:

• Why “ethics” in business isn’t what most people think
• How philosophical reflection, not just compliance, shapes real strategy
• Why leadership often rushes into AI adoption without asking the right foundational questions
• How governance becomes culture, and why ethical direction must come top-down
• Why ethics isn’t just about what you do - but also about what you refuse to do

At its heart, this conversation explores the hard questions: Is it real? Is it true? Is it right? Katrin’s perspective reminds us that rushing into technological change without pausing for deep, structured reflection is a failure not just of ethics but of leadership itself.  

Do you want to know more about Katrin Gülden Le Maire?
Dr. Katrin Gülden Le Maire is a seasoned strategic advisor and independent researcher with over 25 years of experience across the finance, real estate and technology sector. Her work is characterized by a strong emphasis on governance, ethical leadership, and the integration of philosophical insights into business practices.

Based in Paris, Katrin has an extensive international background, having lived and worked in Germany, the UK, and France. She provides guidance to leaders and Boards on strategic development, positioning and governance – working with a value-add approach.

She earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from Middlesex University, where her interdisciplinary research delved into the educational and science-political developments on the scientific credibility of theology as a university discipline in Germany. She holds a Master of Science in Corporate Communications from Rotterdam Business School and has completed further studies in Financial Management and Theology at British universities. Moreover, Katrin is a Chartered Financial Analyst ESG.

Katrin research interests are interdisciplinary, encompassing cyber ethics, democracy development, social cohesion, and epistemology. She selectively teaches and participates in scientific research at the the intersection of philosophy, the political and cognitive sciences.

In addition to her advisory and research roles, she is actively involved in promoting female leadership. She serves as an advisor to ACTIVES, a French coalition, which aims to promote female senior talent to lead CAC40 companies. Katrin is a former advisor to the Policy Liaison Group ESG in Westminster/UK with focus on the development of a British taxonomy.

Katrin is a recognized contributor to international forums such as the Women's Forum Global Meeting or Women in Tech, where she discusses topics related to cyber ethics, AI and tech diplomacy.

For more information about her work and publications, you can visit her official website at kglemaire.com or follow her on LinkedIn.