The CEO Digital Show: Recent Episodes
Craig McCartney
A technology-focused podcast for C-suite leaders who are tackling digital transformation projects for the world's biggest companies.
Every week, the CEO.digital Show will bring you open-ended explorations of markets, technology, trends, ideas and strategies – all with the aim of helping you deliver better results for your company and stakeholders.
Our host, Craig McCartney (Managing Director of a specialist marketing agency), will be sitting 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.
Maddy Cooper, CEO & Founder at Flourish, and Founder at Marketing Declares joins us for the final Sustainable Cloud episode of The CEO.digital Show. Alongside our host, Maddy discusses the past, present, and future of sustainable marketing, how brands should take action, and what the future holds for brands who fail to tell honest climate stories.
On this episode of The CEO.digital Show, we’re joined by Lisa Wee, Global Sustainability Leader at industrial software giants, AVEVA. Lisa and Todd discuss how industry is can fight climate change, what low hanging fruit that can make the biggest impact, and the encouraging signs of progress that we’re already seeing.
On this episode of The CEO.digital Show, Todd is joined by conservation scientist, Dr Charlie Gardner, discussing the role of tech in the fight against climate change, and social tipping points as the catalyst we need to rescue future generations.
On this episode of the CEO.digital Show Extra, we’re joined by Patrick Smith, Field CTO for EMEA at Pure Storage, to discuss the ever-changing data storage landscape. With over 20 years of experience at the highest levels, Patrick delivers an insightful big picture interview.
Beginning our multi-episode exploration of sustainability in the digital marketplace, we speak to independent pracademic and sustainability expert, Dr Victoria Hurth. During this episode, you’ll hear insights into how our assumptions and governance frameworks have led to the current climate crisis, and how that can be changed.
On this episode of the CEO.digital Show, we continue our exploration of responsible AI with AI Ethicist, Uthman Ali. In this interview, you’ll hear about how his legal background informs his AI expertise, as Uthman goes on to explain accountability and impartiality in AI, and what the future may hold for humans in the age of machines.
Continuing our multi-part exploration of Responsible AI, we talked to Cambridge Consultants’ Head of AI Capabilities, Dr Maya Dillon. In this interview you’ll learn how to approach AI governance for your organisation, to set up guardrails without slowing down the pace of change. Listen on for practical tips to get you moving forward as Dr Maya asks how and why you want to work with AI, rather than whether or not you simply can.
Kicking off our multi-part deep dive into the subject of Responsible AI, we spoke to author, speaker and founder of Diverse AI, Toju Duke. Dedicated to supporting and championing under-represented groups for a more inclusive AI future, Toju explains how she defines responsible AI use, what can go wrong without the right framework in place, and how you can use AI to fight bias and protect your online reputation.
On this episode of The CEO.digital Show, we’re joined by Peter Schroeder, founder & CEO of Telzio, a next-gen unified communications company. We discuss his early career as an award-winning DJ, how Telzio was founded, and what its success will look like in the future.
This week on the CEO.digital Show, Craig is joined by Iurii Milovanov, Director of AI and Data Sciences at SoftServe to talk about generative AI and the AI landscape more broadly. They dive into the present, future, worries and possibilities of this exciting technology.
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Weyer, CIO of DHL at UK & Ireland. He shows how taking a use case approach to your data can help unlock hidden value. He speaks from DHL’s own experience of building use cases and data warehouses around them to deliver more value for clients, staff and business. Even more, he demonstrates how higher revenue and lower carbon footprint are not mutually exclusive.
In this episode, Dez Rock offers a gritty perspective on modern security dilemmas as a practitioner of ethical hacking and red teaming. She explains how companies with small budgets are forced to cut corners because of the way vendors price their solutions. Listen now to learn all about the regulations and automation that are changing the role of CISOs.
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Stouse, founder and CEO of Proof Analytics. He explains how marketers can create more value for their business by automating regression analytics. We also reflect on the challenges that CMOs face in today’s extremely competitive market and how they can help their enterprise stand out in the crowd.
In this episode, Dr Mohan Subramaniam takes us down the transformation road less travelled and shows that contrary to popular opinion, legacy can be a great asset. He shows the unintentional power of vast supply networks, value chains and physical infrastructure, and how the data generated through physical products can be used to create parallel products. Don’t miss out!
In this episode, Jack Carraway joins us as we explore the rise of hybrid threats that blur the boundary between physical and cyber spaces. You’ll hear best practices derived from some of the most secure enterprises in the world. Tune in now.
Rachael Greaves joins us at the CEO.digital Show to discuss hot-button topics in the data security and compliance world. In this episode, we tackle the implications of data mismanagement, ethical AI, the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and more.
In this episode, John joins us as we explore the mounting challenges of phishing and ransomware attacks for security leaders, and how DNS security can enable ‘security at the source’. You'll also hear leadership insights that can help you develop your own style of leadership. Listen now.
In this episode, David James-Roll of Dataminr joins us as we explore the evolving risk landscape. He throws a candid light on challenges that modern enterprises face and provides insight on how they can leverage real-time data for better security posture and business resilience.
Tharishni Arumugam joins us on this episode of The CEO.digital Show to dive deep into the world of privacy. She discusses her journey from being a lawyer to her current role, why she feels strongly about data ethics and how privacy and ESG are inextricably linked.
In this episode, Rob Shapland, an ethical hacker and Head of Cyber Innovation at Falanx Cyber joins us as we explore the evolving cyber threat landscape. He throws a candid light on challenges facing modern enterprises and provides insights from his experience working with blue chip organisations. Listen now.
In this CEO.digital Show exclusive panel episode, four of Europe and the USA’s leading security and innovation experts come together to unpack the current state of hybrid work and predict what a hybrid mature future will look like.
In this episode, we’re joined by David Beck, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer at Brightcove. He talks about his non-linear career journey, the media tech landscape, consumer power, the quality over quantity shift in content, and much more.
Kevin Collins of Fujitsu & Saša Petrović of Citrix join us to talk everything Metaverse. These two esteemed global tech leaders discuss how they see the Metaverse changing the future of work, how security threats might be mitigated, what the psychological implications may be and more. Listen in!
We invited Patrick Smith, the esteemed Field CTO of Pure Storage, onto the Show this week to discuss why many enterprises are building hybrid public/private cloud environments, going back on commitments to utilise public cloud only. Patrick has previously worked at Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs, and brings his expertise there to bear in this exclusive interview...
Kurt Frary and Chris Voce join us to delve into the last three years of disruption, how hybrid work is evolving, and how enterprises can use human-centric approaches to achieve hybrid maturity. They talk trust, empathy, autonomy, and more in this episode. Listen in for exclusive insights.
Ashley is the CEO & Founder of Guild, the platform for professional groups, networks and communities. He is also an author, columnist, commentator and blogger, who has written two best-selling books on digital business. In this episode, he throws light on the many problems of community building in B2B. He also provides proven techniques that have been used by brands including SalesForce, Deloitte and the University of Cambridge to build effective communities.
Neill Smith, the trailblazing Head of Infrastructure at The Scottish Government, joins us on the CEO.digital Show to discuss how his team attracts and retains exceptional talent, what informs their infrastructure strategy, and how he’s managed to stay on the curve of hyper-innovation in Government. Listen in for more!
Joining us this week is Cecilie Anker Andersen, Sitecore’s Nordics Region Vice President. She oversaw the expansion of Sitecore into Italy. During her time there, she picked up more than just Italian. She understood the struggles of CX and marketing leaders intimately. She also picked up on patterns that hold back enterprises from realising their CX promises. She offers starting points and solutions freely in this new episode. Grab a notepad and pen and start listening now!
Sanjeev Kamboj of Fujitsu Global and David Jack of Citrix joined us for an in-depth look at security and how it may look in the future. We dive into the rate of change that’s inspired recent innovation and threat evolution, how companies are adapting, and the role of zero trust.
Joining us this week is David Germain, CIO & Thought Leader. Wise beyond years, David is a cleareyed technology leader who has pioneered transformation projects for Deutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and GE Capital. Here he unpacks the changes sweeping through organisations and how tech leaders are responding by creating a culture of continuous improvement, which ultimately has a social impact. Listen in for more insights.
Whether it’s transforming Australia’s leading provider of financial services or the largest financial services group in the Nordics, Joseph Edwin (Expert Partner, Bain & Company) has driven lasting organisational change around the world. We sat down with Joseph to hear more about his career, his thoughts on the future of transformation, and how he’s helping to mentor a new generation of business leaders.
In this episode, we’re joined by Erik Eklund, Founder of BE the BEAT, Co-founder of LinkedIn Local, and storytelling expert with over a decade of experience. We start by discussing his early life and his work with Shangri-La and Louis Vuitton. He then unpacks how he pivoted to focus on the intimacies of storytelling and how that grew into his current passion: human connections.
In this episode of the CEO.digital Show, we’re joined by Tarek Nseir, Head of Digital Engagement, EMEA, at EPAM. We discuss his rise, creating Pottermore with JK Rowling, and how transformative data is when used effectively to drive customer experience. Listen in and enjoy the insights!
Joining us this week is Dr. Anushka Patchava, Deputy CMO at Vitality. Ever optimistic and clear-sighted, she earned a place among the Top 10 Women in Tech for her work with the UN. Here she shows how a crisis can be faced head-on and used to transform business and drive personalisation for better patient (or customer) experience. The skeleton key which opens a world of opportunity, according to her, is data. Listen in for more insights.
Joining us this week is Natalie Billingham, Vice President Sales EMEA and EMEA Managing Director at Akamai Technologies. With 20+ years of international experience in sales, partnering, strategic relationship building, she shares her unique perspective on how businesses can fortify their security posture in 2022 and achieve real diversity and inclusion. Listen in for more insights.
This week on the CEO.digital Show, we’re joined by Scott Ballina, Senior Director of Diversity, Belonging & Giving at Citrix. We discuss his roles with the U.S Navy and Deloitte, his decision to focus on diversity and inclusion, and the value of prioritising diversity as a catalyst for Productive Disruption.
On this edition of the CEO.digital Show, we’re joined by James Norman, the multi-award winning EMEA Health & Life Science Director at Pure Storage. James has a deep knowledge of how data affects operational capability and efficiency. Hear from one of the most knowledgeable voices in the world, right here.
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.
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.
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.
What’s the difference between a great campaign message, one that cuts through and inspires your audience to take action, and a campaign that falls flat on its face? In this episode, we got to the bottom of exactly that as we chatted to Jeremy Connell-Waite, the Global Communications Designer of IBM, esteemed thought leader and storytelling wizard.
What defines a market leading enterprise today? For Naomi Newport, it’s their ability to build a powerful data-driven experience, combined with an empathetic approach to the workplace. In this episode of The CEO.digital Show EXTRA, we learn more about Naomi’s views, including what data centres can do to promote sustainability and much more.
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...
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 future of the enterprise.
Josh Olson is our guest on this episode of The CEO.digital Show EXTRA. Listen to him discuss his diverse background in leadership roles, the challenges and solutions of customer and employee experience in today’s new age of remote working and what the impact of this is on industries across the board.
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!
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 Karnama (Ween Energy), Jodi Muter-Hamilton (Other day), Dr James Robey (Capgemini), Tanya Spee (Vattenfall Solar Team), and Jarvis Smith (My Green Pod).
Few industries are quite as unsustainable as the fashion industry, but Jodi Muter-Hamilton is trying to find a technological solution to improve the sector’s green credentials. Listen to our full interview now.
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.
We were thrilled to speak with Joel Blake OBE, Founder and CEO of The GFA Exchange, on this week’s session of The CEO.digital Show. Joel is a social and business entrepreneur with a passion for diversity and inclusion in business, and we learn how he tuns that to real-life success for his company and others during our conversation on the show.
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.
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.
Mary Edwards joins CEO.digital to discuss driving the rapid revolution that’s happening across global healthcare industries as propelled by Covid-19, the technological and cultural shift behind this, and where healthcare is headed in the future.
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.
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.
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.
Master of Cybersecurity, Ramsés Gallego sits speaks on this week’s The CEO.digtial Show to explore his innovative approach toward resilience, as well as the utter importance and sheer responsibility of protecting people and data.
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.
This week’s special guest is IBM’s Managing Partner of Hybrid Cloud Services, Dixie Adams. We hear about her passion for fusing business and tech, the latest from the forefront of hybrid cloud technologies, and why open innovation is the way forward in the post-pandemic world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 sustain this type of response and way of working after it ends. Listen in now!
We’re in discussion with Huw Owen, the CEO of Ark Data Centres, for this week’s edition of The CEO.digital Show. This was a fascinating conversation on the future of sustainable data centres. You’ll also hear about Huw’s unique career – from Detective Inspector in the Royal Hong Kong Police to Lawyer at Farrer & Co and more – which has informed his view that free markets are the greatest force for good around the world.
The CEO.digital Show is joined by Cecilia Harvey, Chief Executive Officer at Hyve Dynamics, for an exhilarating conversation on how sensor technologies are revolutionising data harvesting. We also discussed how authenticity and empathy make for a more empowering working environment. And we learned about Cecilia’s advocacy for responsible technology leadership, built on a desire to inspire, elevate and disrupt global businesses and communities.
We welcome Jane Christopher to The CEO.digital Show for an in-depth look at employee experience and why it’s more vital than ever. We also look at boosting collaboration during the remote working era through digital transformation and upskilling, and how to improve employee wellbeing in a distributed workforce. These are the insights you need to strategise for 2021!
Scott Vaughan has spent his career enhancing the marketing potential of top technology companies, but now his role has transformed. As the Chief Growth Officer at Integrate Inc., Scott works with B2B teams and Integrate’s partners to develop and execute growth, revenue, and go-to-market strategies that deliver reliable, positive results. In this episode, we chatted to Scott about why it’s wrong to try and align sales and marketing teams, his role in driving growth at Integrate, and where he sees the evolution of MarTech is heading.
Since the 1980s, Jon Cosson has been fascinated by cybersecurity. In this instalment of The CEO.digital Show, we talk to Jon about how cyber threats have evolved over the past 35 years, JM Finn’s security-led response to the pandemic, and why he has championed virtualisation and a private cloud approach in his role as CISO. Don’t miss the discussion!
After a career in music, Jeff DeVerter made the move into technology and has now found himself CTO at Rackspace. There, he uses his creativity and passion for tech to help companies embrace cloud technology. We chat to Jeff about the state of the cloud market today and why it has been the technological answer to the business issues raised by Covid-19. We also look at the business cases for choosing either a public, private or hybrid cloud approach, and why low-code apps may be the future of tech.
In the very first episode of The CEO.digital Show, we sit down with Paige O’Neill, CMO at Sitecore, to discuss the origins and future of CX and the vital role digital transformation is playing in business today. We also talk about Paige’s leadership style, her relationship as a CMO with the rest of the C-Suite, and why her goal is ‘always to hire people a lot smarter than [she is] and just get out of their way’. Listen in now to hear all this and more, including why Paige believes the CMO’s role is set to become even more complex very soon.