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Welcome to the leading
CDO community
Chief Digital Officers Network
Welcome to HotTopics' Chief Digital Officer (CDO) Community, a global assembly of digital innovation leaders. Embracing our ethos of 'Connecting Leaders, Inspiring Action,' we unite the trailblazers in digital transformation. Engage with our global CDO community for unmatched networking opportunities, the exchange of groundbreaking ideas, and stimulating discussions.
Join a community committed to elevating the role of the Chief Digital Officer, driving digital innovation, and inspiring transformative action in the digital business landscape. Your journey as a digital leader begins here.
Why join the CDO community today
Executive networking
Connect and collaborate in our global C-suite network
Inspirational events
Fuel your innovation at transformative events
Industry insights
Access cutting-edge insights from industry leaders
C-suite Awards
Recognise excellence with our C-suite awards
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The Global CFO 100: Learn from the judges
Virtual event
3 Jul 2024
Embracing Digital Disruption: Navigating the Future of Business
St Pauls Catherdral
7 Aug 2024
Unleashing the Power of Data: Transforming Marketing Strategies
Virtual event
15 Aug 2024
Navigating the shifting AI regulatory landscape
Virtual event
10 Sep 2024
Novel Approaches to Digital Security in 2024
Westminster Abbey
10 Sep 2024
Navigating Geopolitics in the Technological Sphere
Virtual technology meetup
26 Sep 2024
The CFO Priorities for 2025 and Beyond
Virtual event
2 Oct 2024
The Studio - Nashville, USA
The Country Music Hall of Fame
28 Oct 2024
Making sense of your unstructured data
Virtual event
6 Nov 2024
Meet-Up: Technology Leaders, November
Virtual technology meetup
28 Nov 2024
The Studio - Technology Series
BAFTA
4 Dec 2024
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The Global CDO 100 Awards
Meet the Top 100 CDO Award Winners, nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges.
Chief Digital Officer insights
Leading voices in Digital
Engage with leading voices in the CDO community and enhance your understanding of the evolving digital landscape.
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Empowering Future Female Leaders
Become a TechGirl Mentor and empower the next generation of female leaders in technology. Share your expertise, offer guidance, and inspire young women to pursue fulfilling careers in tech
Meet the HotTopics
Technology advisory board
The HotTopics Technology Advisory Board is comprised of some of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders within our global community. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, contributing to our mission of driving technological innovation and excellence. This board serves as a cornerstone of our efforts to stay ahead of industry trends, provide strategic insights, and foster a community of innovation.
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Alejandro Becerra
CISO, Telefonica
![Alison Davis](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Alison%20Davis-min.png)
Alison Davis
CIO , GE Healthcare
![Anna Barsby](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Anna%20Barsby-min.png)
Anna Barsby
CIO, 888 Holdings
![Paul Smith](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Tech%20Studio%20Attendees%20-%20Oct%2023%20(480x480)/Paul%20Smith.png)
Paul Smith
Chief Information Officer, Amnesty International
![Anna-Lisa Miller](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Anna-Lisa%20Miller-min.png)
Anna-Lisa Miller
CIO, Spectris
![Avril Chester](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Avril%20Chester-min.png)
Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society
![Bradley Schaufenbuel](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Bradley%20Schaunfenbuel-min.png)
Bradley Schaufenbuel
CISO, PayChex
![Brian Brackenborough](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Brian%20Brackenborough-min.png)
Brian Brackenborough
CISO, C4
![Catherine Buhler](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Catherine%20Buhler-min.png)
Catherine Buhler
CISO, Energy Australia
![Charlotte Baldwin](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Charlotte%20Baldwin-min.png)
Charlotte Baldwin
CDIO, Costa Coffee
![Christina Scott](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Christina%20Scott-min.png)
Christina Scott
CIO & CPO, OVO Energy
![Christopher Neal](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Christopher%20Neal-min.png)
Christopher Neal
Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care
![Conor Whelan](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Conor%20Whelan-min.png)
Conor Whelan
CIO, Experian
![Deborah Wheeler](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Deborah%20Wheeler-min.png)
Deborah Wheeler
CISO, Delta Airlines
![Donna Ross](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Donna%20Ross-min.png)
Donna Ross
CISO, Radian
![Eileen Jennings-Brown](https://hottopics.ht/hubfs/Website%20Imagery/Advisory%20Board/Eileen%20Jennings-Brown-min.png)
Eileen Jennings-Brown
CIO, Exscientia
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Freddie Quek
CTO, THS
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George Eapen
CIO & CISO, Petrofac
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Georgina Owens
CTO, William Hill International
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Ian Cohen
CIO, Acacium Group
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Inken Braunschmidt
Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Halma
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Itumeleng Makgati
CISO, Standard Bank Group
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Joanna Drake
CIO, THG
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Juan Villamil
CIO, Imperial
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Lauren Walker
MD Head Data Analytics UKI Europe, Accenture Song
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Les McCollum
CISO, UChicago Medical Center
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Liz Banbury
CISO, Hiscox
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Mark Walmsley
Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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Norma Dove-Edwin
CIO, National Grid
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Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon
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Richard Newsome
Former CTO, Cancer Research UK
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Robert Sheesley
Group CIO, Wrench Group
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Sarah Wilkinson
COO & NED, Virgin Money
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Vukosi Sambo
Executive Head of Data Insights, Afrocentric Group
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Sarah Wilkinson
COO, Virgin Money
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Sandeep Seeripat
Global Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, Twinings
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Dominic Howson
Chief Information Officer, Viridor
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Jason Oliver
Chief Digital Transformation Officer, University of Sussex
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Alan Boehm
Former CTO, H&M Group
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Walt Carter
Chief Digital Officer, Homestar Financial Corporation
What our community says
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The opportunity to come together with other senior executives to network, collaborate and discuss the challenges, and opportunities facing industry in a non-competitive way is invaluable.
Lee Fulmer - Chairman - Bank of England
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Genuinely beyond impressed with the HotTopics Community! Left inspired by the C-Suite Tech Leaders I had the privilege to meet as well as energized by the opportunity to participate as a panelist.
Joanna Pamphilis - CDIO - UniCredit
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Meeting industry peers is a must in a hyperconnected, hyperaware, hyper-focused world. HotTopics enables exactly that, a great community and I am proud to part of it.
Jon Buckthorp - Global Field Marketing Leader - Vodafone
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HotTopics are true to their word when they say they deliver a completely different networking experience for the technology community.
Danny Attias - CDIO - London. Business School
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Never underestimate the importance and power of networking. Being part of Hottopic's CMO community has been invaluable, resourceful and inspiring not to mention energising. I fully encourage everyone to dive in!
Emma Roffey - VP Marketing EMEAR & Global Advocacy- Cisco
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I have had the privilege of meeting professionals in the tech field around the world, such incredible people from whom I was able to exchange experiences and learn from.
Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda - CDO - AgroGalaxy
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The best best best awards ever! Well done HotTopics team
Nuala Kennedy-Preston - CDO - People's Postcode Lottery
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It was an extraordinary event! Thank you HotTopics, all of you who worked so hard to put the event on. Right on point and as usual captivating. Well done again
Mandie Beitner - CTO - Former London Stock Exchange
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Massive shoutout to HotTopics and CrowdStrike for creating the Future CISO 100 AND having a gender button to show the female future CISO leaders! Just Boom, congrats all
Jo Peterson - Vice President Cloud & Security Services - Clarify360
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The Studio is a great event! I walked away with a lot of food for thought and have some creative ideas on how I can navigate the current technology landscape to benefit my organization, customers, and employees.
Carolyn J Kirwin - COO - Amati Orchestra Ltd
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The Studio is a brilliant event, which avoids many of the downsides I find at other industry events. Plus of course the amazing evening activity - I won't forget that in a hurry! Thank you all for a great event.
Emily Wearmouth - Director of International Communication - Netskope
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Thank you HotTopics for a brilliant day full of new insights, relevant (HOT!) topics and interesting people at a perfect location. Very well organised and perfectly executed. Can't wait for the next meet up
Bjorn Ovar Johansson - CIO - Fractional, Interim CIO
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