Be inspired by our guest, Hira Ali, CEO of Advancing Your Potential. We speak about her experience being an entrepreneur in various countries, how to become an ally of DEI, building a diverse culture by being proactive and aware, and creating the best workforce for all - not some. An inspiring leadership trainer and career coach and an acclaimed writer and speaker, Hira Ali has been committed to helping others achieve their inherent potential throughout her award-winning career. Hira is also a s...
Jul 05, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week, we catch up with Product Engineering Manager at Sage, Elizabeth Pienaar, to discuss the importance of putting the customer first - especially in tough economic moments - and ways to improve the decision-making process as leaders. David and Elizabeth speak about bridging the divide between support and development, the value of diverse teams for customers, partners and employees, and the importance of working in a collaborative and agile environment. Elizabeth is a Product Engineering M...
Jun 23, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Our guest this week is Mradul Khandelwal , Global VP of Business Development at LogiNext . Listen to his thoughts on rapidly increasing expectations as a company grows, dealing with different cultures within a multi-national sales team, and being a part of a highly mission-driven company. Mradul Khandelwal has been the core drive behind fast-scaling and high client retention at LogiNext. With multiple sales and tech aces up his sleeve, Mradul has become the prime spokesperson for highly engaging...
May 31, 2022•36 min
Stefano Cantarelli, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President at Mavenir, joins us today to speak about the importance of a rebrand for the culture and vision of a company, moving a company from bespoke solutions to a product portfolio, and the importance of competition for innovation. He gives us additional insight into Open RAN and his experience in being part of a company that is making real changes to an industry. Stefano has spent almost three decades in the Telco industry and ...
May 24, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We welcome Maryse Gordon to the series this week, who recently placed 1st on the EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model List as 2021 Future Leader. As Partnerships and Business Development Manager at RepRisk, she shares with us how she uses international opportunities as a way to become a better leader, the cultural differences for ESG and D&I between Europe and the US, and using data to drive organisational change. Learn a few ways to work with your organisation to improve D&I and how to de...
Mar 22, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We discuss characteristics of great leaders with Paul Ruppert , Growth Strategy and Business Consultant at Global Point View , with reference to 'Mission, Mates, Self' and using military experience to become a better business leader. He talks about the sheer scale of innovation and change in telecoms, the building blocks of a great business from start-up to megacorp, and retaining passion over a long career. All in all, keep the answer simple and focus on the outcome in business. Paul Ruppert ha...
Mar 01, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Joining us this week is Kelby Mahoney , Program Manager at VMware in New York City. Kelby discusses utilising various programs to facilitate entry to the world of technology and the importance of having a company committed to diversity and opportunity. She shares her tips on overcoming imposter syndrome by “leaning into fear” and how DE&I benefits us all. David and Kelby also touch on cloud computing and multi cloud technology and how there is an increasing desire for data security in the US...
Feb 15, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
David catches up with Liz Fulham, Founder & CEO of TAMI, to discuss creating a worldwide hybrid workforce, staying engaged with your customers as a leader, and the importance of building data solutions as opposed to data lakes. Liz talks about making sure you are hiring people better than you and their journey to success through taking on bigger players within a market. Liz Fulham is an Irish business executive who has been the chief executive officer of TAMI since 2014. TAMI is a market int...
Feb 08, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We kick off an exciting Season 3 with Chris Byington , VP of Data at Updater! Chris talks about using data to improve customer experience and outcomes, working for a company where data plays a central part in growth, and developing a motivated and passionate team. He also shares his advice on the best way to collaborate between different teams, making sure that you are working on projects that are useful for company goals and developing software that improves experiences in a field (proptech) wh...
Jan 18, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We had a brilliant conversation with Ron Daugherty, CEO, and Deanna Miller, Vice President, of Daugherty Business Solutions this week. These two leaders talk about what it means to build a successful and significant company, how to expand globally while keeping a company culture, and having a long-term plan to build a values-based company. Learn how they are building customer specific solutions and about their project that is helping people access technology careers. Ron Daugherty is President a...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Jean-Claude Thompson , Global Category Lead - Contingent Workforce and BPO at The Kraft Heinz Company , joins us for a great discussion this week! JC and David touch on the future of the contingent workforce, the importance of a workforce plan for each large organisation, and being flexible and authentic as a leader. They also talk about the complex challenges of an international workforce, choosing the best partners, and working in collaboration with fellow professionals in other organisations ...
Oct 20, 2021•36 min
Edgar Rivera is the Director of Technology from Dream To Succeed and joins us to talk about creating a global network of undiscovered talent. David and Edgar cover a number of topics from innovating and disrupting an entire industry to the importance of machine learning in today’s economy. He shares his advice on providing solutions by identifying the key problems first and having the right mindset as a leader. Edgar currently works in the UK as a Cloud Consultant and also leads as Director of T...
Sep 22, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week, we have the CEO and CTO of Accru Finance on the show! Phil Blows and Louis Quaintance tell us about how to make cryptocurrency accessible based around a good user experience and how the tech platform was created to allow for faster growth of the software. They also share their experience in developing an entirely remote start-up and the type of talent that you need for an innovation-led company. Phil has spent the last 15 years building and scaling Fintechs. Initially working as a tra...
Sep 14, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 23
We delve into technology within the Public transport industry this week with Tony Healy , Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Ticketer Group . Tony shares how to build simplicity for the customer, keeping fresh and innovative through collaboration, and building leadership in the hybrid working model. He explains why as a leader, you need to know your team is more important than yourself. Tony is currently Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Ticketer & FARA AS, w...
Aug 03, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
David sits down with Aris Manshor , Engineering Manager at RELX , to discuss dealing with the ups and downs of leadership and providing consistency and support as a leader. They touch on how to ensure data compliance and data relevance, the ever changing world of energy, and creating a team where everyone has input. Aris Manshor is a Software Engineering Manager at RELX, a Global Fortune 500 company providing business information to customers. Prior to working with RELX he has held senior positi...
Jul 27, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 21
We have two awesome guests on for our 20th episode of Season 2! Adriele Parker, Career Coach and Cofounder of Adriele Parker, LLC. and DEI In a Box, and Caren Young, President and Cofounder of The Professional Adult and DEI In a Box. They cover the DEI journey and how to begin it, making sure the DEI journey is not a tick list but a cultural change, and asking yourself “why” DEI is important and how you will judge success. Both ladies stress the importance of communicating and listening to peopl...
Jul 01, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Chris Burrell , CTO at LANDBAY , joins us for this week's episode! He talks about building a strong lasting culture from the beginning of your business and what true Agile is and its advantages and disadvantages. He also shares their experience of having everything automated, working in a chaos testing environment, and the importance of people in a fast-paced agile tech environment. Chris joined Landbay, a best in class buy to let mortgage lender start up as the lead software engineer and then b...
Jun 24, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Ben Putley from Alkimi Exchange joins us for today's episode! As CEO & Co-founder of the world's first decentralized ad exchange, he explains building blockchain organisations as a disruptor, “saying yes before you say no” from a true entrepreneur, and selling new technologies into entrenched business models. He also shares his experience leading in a collaborative organisation and working with a vision while focusing on the day-to-day activity of starting a business - and making sure you ge...
Jun 01, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Listen to Chief Sales Officer of GDS Group , Tanya Thomas , share how she adapts to handle business crises. She also explains how using communication to drive change can be effective (including the importance of over-communication), what it's like taking risks and travelling new paths, and her experience building a new platform during the pandemic. Tanya joined GDS Group as CEO in 2018 moved to the U.S in June 2020 to take the lead in navigating our transformation to a Digital First event portfo...
May 25, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Niamh Muldoon joins us this week as Global Data Protection Officer and Senior Director in Trust and Security from OneLogin . We learn about the importance of having the confidence to drive projects and take on challenges as a leader, how data can be gold and how to secure and benefit from it, and the innovative products that allow data to work for the customer. She also touches on working with other female tech leaders and the uses and problems with GDPR. Niamh Vianney Muldoon, award-winning inf...
May 18, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We catch up with Robert Elliott Smith from StrangeMap this week! This was a really interesting conversation, with topics of discussion including AI being used to support decisions rather than make decisions, understanding the strengths of humans alongside technology and the power and dangers of algorithms as a leader, and realising the importance of solving the customers problem. Robert also shares his experience in having an academic background as a business leader. Dr. Robert Smith is a techno...
May 12, 2021•45 min
This week, we discuss being an entrepreneurial thinker, surrounding yourself with the right people, and understanding that no leader has all the answers with Andy Lord from WAWWA . He also touches on being a leader through attitude and value and changing the world of virtual learning using mixed reality platforms. Andy is a consultant in disruptive and immersive education, a serial entrepreneur, and professional ambassador for exciting brands....
May 05, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Andy Grzess , Chief Technology Officer at Smarttech247 , is our guest for this week! We discuss with Andy the process of building a team based on innovation and ideas, his personal experience as a leader, not following stereotypes when hiring, and using cybersecurity as an enabler. Andy is an experienced CTO with a passion for cybersecurity. In his role at Smarttech247, Andy leads the delivery of next generation cyber defence technologies and services to global enterprise customers. Andy dedicat...
Apr 20, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
We have Neil Redmond , Director of Cybersecurity in PwC , on the show this week! He speaks with David about the increasing importance of security as a business enabler, the changing face of cybersecurity in our mobile world, and creating a leadership team based on trust and expertise. He also shares some advice for CEOs about listening to your CISO and CRO and predicts cybersecurity skills will likely become a standard requirement for all tech people in the future. Neil Redmond is a Director of ...
Apr 13, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week, we got to sit down with Mike Burke , Managing Director of BOE Varitronix European Operations. Mike and David discuss how communication is the most important thing for a leader, running a global sales team, the macro economics of the electronics industry, and innovative technology pushing forward devices. They also talk about how to remain positive in challenging times - which can be difficult. Mike Burke is Managing Director of BOE VX European Operations, responsible for 6 European Of...
Mar 30, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In today's episode, David sits down with Head of Development at doctari , Claus Höfele ! Claus shares his experience of developing in a high speed, agile way while working in a highly regulated environment, making the transition from programmer to leader, the attractions of working in Berlin and the medtech industry, and producing a product with purpose. They also cover the innovative tech in the healthcare industry and automation within the staffing industry. Claus is currently the Head of Deve...
Mar 23, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We have Ewen Mcpherson on our Leaders Series this week! As Senior Director of Application Development at Discover Financial Services , he speaks with David about running a large global team, building a development team that is passionate and diverse, the future of mobile payments, and financial technology. Ewen has responsibilities for all application development and architecture for Discover Financial Services global payments networks: Discover Network, Diners Club International and Pulse. He i...
Mar 16, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We've got a special episode this week with two guests on the show from Arabesque! We invite Yasin Rosowsky , co-CEO, and Gemma Chambers , Head of Operations to the Leaders Series where they discuss with David the tech stack used to build an AI product, how AI can promote sustainability in the world of investment, and what it was like leading a software team during a product launch in a remote environment. They also talk about the importance of deep research to create great products. Yasin Rosows...
Mar 09, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
For our episode 7 this week, we welcome Ross Humphrey , Tech Lead at Validus Risk Management , to the show! Ross discusses with David his experience joining a new team as a leader during lockdown, implementing new processes into a remote team, and the importance of strategy and vision in successful software development. They also talk about the differences between large corporate culture and working in a smaller firm and the changing workpace in finance and beyond. Ross is the Technology Lead at...
Mar 02, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We welcome Deb Aspinall , Interim Consultant with BBC Studios Ltd., to Episode 6 of the Leaders Series! She discusses the main hiring challenges of the last year, guidance for those struggling to connect with their teams remotely and build engagement, and the staff attraction and retention landscape post-COVID. Deb has worked as an HR Generalist and Resourcing Leader across Tech, Media and Entertainment for many years. In more recent years her focus has been on talent strategies for freelance po...
Feb 23, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
