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The CEO Digital Show

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A technology-focused podcast for C-suite leaders who are tackling digital transformation projects for the world's biggest companies. The CEO.digital Show brings you in-depth explorations of markets, technology, trends, ideas and strategies – all with the aim of helping you deliver better results with what you do. Our hosts Craig McCartney & Todd Jordan sit down with industry leaders to discuss pressing business and technology issues, including: digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, data and analytics, project management, leadership, diversity, customer experience, and much more.
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Episodes

Dax Grant, CEO of Global Transform, on Value-Driven, Socially Responsible Digital Transformation

Joining us this week is Dax Grant, the CEO of Global Transform. She is on the CIO Global 100 list, Cranfield University’s 100 Women to Watch, Forbes Technology Council and 100 Powerlist Keynote Speaker. Listen in as she unpacks how modern executives can put values at the front and centre of their transformation efforts and create real social impact through their work.

Feb 14, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Jo Boswell, Founder & Director of Sentio-B, on How Get Board Buy-In & Drive a Modern, Omnichannel CX Transformation Project

Joining us this week is Jo Boswell, founder and director of Sentio-B, and the brain behind the British Airways “Know Me” personalisation programme. Jo coaches and consults with CX leaders and gives them a navigable, tried-and-true framework, which they can use to prove the value of their work and get buy-in from the board. Tune into understand what the best leaders are up to.

Jan 31, 202244 minEp. 30

James Stewart, CTO at Public Digital, on Achieving Successful, Human-Centric Digital Transformation

In this edition, we are joined by James Stewart, the most popular man you probably don’t know. James created and led the GOV.UK technical team and helped the most populous US state, California, roll out its Covid-19 response. We unravel in this conservation the trickier, human aspects of digital transformation projects and their impact on success. Tune in for specific, actionable insights.

Jan 06, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Aparna Rayasam, SVP & General Manager, Application Security at Akamai Technologies, on Helping Global Enterprises Remain One Step Ahead in the Cybersecurity Game

The CEO.digital Show was joined by Senior Vice President and General Manager of Application Security at Akamai Technologies, Aparna Rayasam, for this very exciting episode. With over 24 years of experience in computer science, software engineering, and security, Aparna’s visions and strategies have delivered hyper-growth results to some of the biggest technical problems the industry has seen. We learned all about this and so much more...

Nov 19, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Mark Cusack, CTO of Yellowbrick Data, on Filling the Gaps for Distributed Industry Challenges & the Future of Cloud for 2022 & Beyond

We were delighted to speak with CTO of the world’s most revolutionary data warehouse for hybrid cloud environments, Yellowbrick Data, on this week’s episode of The CEO.digital Show. Tune in to learn how Mark’s impressive academic background has steered him into the forward-looking leadership role he’s in today, the industry challenges confronting the modern world of business and how to navigate these, and the timely predictions of the technologies and strategies of cloud that are changing the fu...

Nov 15, 202137 minEp. 26

Denese Edgar, Head of Marketing at Clifford Chance, on Transforming the Marketing Function for a New Age of Digital Experience

Denese Edgar, Head of Marketing at Clifford Chance, appeared on the CEO.digital Show recently to discuss how major enterprises are transforming their marketing activities for a new era. We also spoke about how an international law firm adapted its marketing strategy following the pandemic and the role of digital in doing that. Don’t miss the full episode!

Oct 21, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 25

What Can Business Leaders Do to Promote Sustainability? Our Panel Has Their Say

The CEO.digital Show welcomes an illustrious panel for this week’s discussion as we delve into what businesses can be doing to promote sustainability in the fashion, supply, transportation, and service industries. In partnership with Citrix, The CEO.digital Show invited several thought leaders to join our panel as we discussed the positive impacts technology is having on business as the C-suite turns its attention to powering a green revolution. Guests include: Dr Marcell Vollmer (BCG), Dr Ahmad...

Sep 21, 202152 minEp. 24

Chris Gray, Serial Entrepreneur & VP of Strategic Alliances for Red Hat, Talks Leading an Evolution in Open-Source Technology & Driving Integral Agility for the New Digital Age

We were excited to talk to Chris Gray on this week’s episode of The CEO.digital Show. Make sure you tune in to gain insights from one of the most renowned leaders in the game. We’ll investigate driving any business to success through agility and resilience in the face of today’s challenging business landscape, and how to proactively integrate digitally, as well as what technologies you should be prioritising.

Aug 26, 202147 minEp. 22

Michael Taylor, IT Director at Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, on the Tech & People Behind F1 Success

We were excited to talk to Michael Taylor on this week’s episode of The CEO.digital Show. Listen in to glean insights into the world of F1, its unique IT environments, and the pressing challenges it faced as the world went virtual in 2020. You’ll also learn why Michael prioritises people and process over technology, and which technology partnerships have been crucial to thrive in the crisis.

Aug 06, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Alvaro del Pozo, VP at Adobe, on the Role of Marketers in Driving Digital Experience for the New Era

VP of International Marketing at Adobe, Alvaro del Pozo, joins this week’s episode of The CEO.digital Show EXTRA. Tune in to hear Alvaro's global take on marketers' pivotal role in shaping the new era in experience for the enterprise, and on driving of the cultural change needed for this. You’ll also hear his influential thoughts on leading companies and communities through crises.

Jul 28, 202134 min

Chris Nash, Director (RelevantEdge), on Launching a Business Mid-Pandemic & the Critical Role of Experience in Creating Lifelong Customers

Chris Nash is our guest on this edition of The CEO.digital Show EXTRA, discussing why CX is more important than long-term measurable conversions, and where the role of personalisation falls into this. As well as delving into his inspiring drive behind starting a new business in the midst of a global pandemic, and his entrepreneurial role as an independent Digital Consultant.

Jul 14, 202133 minEp. 3

Matt Cadieux, CIO at Red Bull Racing Honda, on Connecting Distributed Workforces for Seamless Decision-Making in Formula 1

We welcomed Matt Cadieux, Chief Information Officer at Red Bull Racing Honda, to the show for this week’s show, as we hoped to find out more about what it takes to keep the well-oiled Formula 1 team moving. Expect insights on connecting distributed workforces, protecting valuable IP, and how Red Bull Racing Honda are powering faster, better insights with Artificial Intelligence.

Jul 06, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Mark Stead, CFO & COO at Moët Hennessy, on Fusing IT, Operations & Finance for a Sustainable Luxury Goods Future

We were pleased to talk with Mark Stead, CFO and COO at Moët Hennessy, on this week’s episode of The CEO.digital Show. Tune in to learn how Mark’s experience in finance, operations and transformation have placed him in a unique position where he oversees a global team of over 1000 people to drive sustainability and innovation in the luxury goods sector. You’ll also hear Mark’s vision on the future of the CFO, and his advice for making it to the C-suite.

Jun 21, 202148 minEp. 17

Jennifer Manry, VP, Financial Services Global Industries Group at VMware on Delivering Empathy-Driven Transformation in the Finance Sector

We were thrilled to welcome Jennifer Manry of VMware to this very special episode of The CEO.digital Show EXTRA. Listen in to learn more about the empathetic design approaches transforming customer interactions in the financial services sector, and the industry-wide, cloud-driven changes in digital infrastructure that are fueling a new age of finance.

May 11, 202139 minEp. 3

Jannik Devantier on the Culture of Personalisation and the Trends Shaping CX in 2021

We’re talking to Sitecore’s Jannik Devantier this week about the evolution of Customer Experience since its infancy, where the industry is headed post-pandemic, and why companies must get onboard culturally with personalisation to turn initiatives into customer success. We also learn which surprising industries are leading the race on the CX scene, plus tips and tricks you can borrow for your own strategy.

Apr 27, 202142 minEp. 2

Flavilla Fongang, MD at 3 Colours Rule, on Overcoming the Unique Branding Challenges Facing Tech Companies & Promoting Diversity in Tech

Award-winning entrepreneur and Brand Strategist Flavilla Fongang joins us on The CEO.digital Show this week. As founder of agency 3 Colours Rule and an internationally renowned keynote speaker, we were excited to talk to Flavilla about why she finds working with tech companies so exciting, what challenges these companies face, and how they should overcome them. We also discussed addressing diversity challenges through Tech London Advocates – Black Women in Tech, and much more.

Apr 20, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Matt “Kix” Kixmoeller, VP, Strategy at Pure Storage, on How DevOps Became IT’s Number One Customer & Bringing Fluidity to Your Data Strategy

Matt Kixmoeller of Pure Storage joins us this week as we discuss what sets the “all-flash enterprise array” company apart from other storage companies. We also chat about why IT teams have prioritised helping DevOps teams to thrive, and how enterprises can reconfigure their architecture to bring more fluidity to their data strategy – now.

Apr 06, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Jason Fowler, Head of HR at Fujitsu Global, on Why HR Must Champion Digital Solutions to Enhance Employee Experience

Jason Fowler is our guest for this week’s episode of The CEO.digital Show. As HR Director and Head of HR Northern, Western and Southern Europe at Fujitsu Global, Jason is responsible for enhancing the employee experience and promoting wellbeing to a pan-European team of professionals. Here, he discusses why HR must reassess its relationship with digital technology to deliver enhanced experiences.

Mar 22, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Lisa Forte, Co-Founder & Partner at Red Goat Security, on War-Gaming Cyber Attacks, Protecting Against Romance Fraud, & ‘Astronaut Thinking’ in Leadership

Lisa Forte joins us for this edition of The CEO.digital Show. The Co-Founder & Partner of Red Goat Security, Lisa has had an exciting career, spanning maritime security, counterterrorism, and cybercrime. We chatted about the evolution of cyber threats facing organisations and the public today, including romance fraud. We also talked about why 2020 was a perfect storm for hackers, what people can do to protect themselves, and the business value of space exploration… Listen today!

Mar 05, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Marcell Vollmer, Partner & Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), on Customer-Centric Transformation & Revolutionising the Supply Chain

This week, we’re very excited to have Dr Marcell Vollmer on the show. Now a Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group, Marcell was previously Chief Digital Officer at SAP and Chief Innovation Officer at Celonis. Up for discussion this episode was the need to de-risk global supply chains, the future potential of IoT devices, and why business leaders must commit to customer-centric transformation. Listen in now!

Feb 19, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 10

P-O Johansson, Citrix EMEA Strategist, on Human Sustainability & Creating Digital Workspaces Centred on Employee Wellbeing

We welcomed P-O Johansson to The CEO.digital Show this month – and learned all about human sustainability within the workplace. As EMEA Strategist at Citrix, P-O assists enterprises looking to craft digital workspaces that help maintain employee wellbeing. We also chatted about the costs of overlooking human sustainability, as well as our favourite sci-fi films. Listen to the full episode today.

Feb 05, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Gunjan Bhow, Walgreens Boots Alliance Global Chief Digital Officer, on Employee Creativity, Resiliency, and Adaptability in Times of Crisis

The CEO.digital Show kicks off 2021 in conversation with Gunjan Bhow, Global Chief Digital Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance. He shared what it’s like to lead the digital transformation of a $130 billion global business spanning healthcare, pharmacy, and retail. We also learned about his time at Disney and Amazon, where he helped lead the launch of Amazon Echo. Gunjan then praised the creativity and adaptability of people working on the frontlines during the pandemic, and talked about how to s...

Jan 20, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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