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Leading innovation across Europe
The HotTopics European Advisory Board brings together a curated group of senior technology and business leaders who are shaping the future of innovation across the continent.
From the UK and Ireland to Germany, France, and beyond, Europe is home to some of the world’s most ambitious digital transformations. Our Advisory Board reflects this diversity and momentum. CIOs, CTOs, and digital leaders come together to share ideas, drive progress, and inspire change.
This group is part of a global movement connecting senior decision-makers through purposeful community, candid conversation, and shared ambition.
Meet the European Advisory Board
The HotTopics European Advisory Board is made up of some of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders in our global community. Each member brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective, helping us drive innovation and excellence across Europe’s technology landscape.

Sebastian Weber
CIO, E.ON
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Natasha Davydova
CIO, AXA Insurance

Robin Smith
CISO, Aston Martin

Joanna Pamphilis
SVP, CIO, Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products, UniCredit

Cosmin Luca Multescu
CIO, Coca-Cola HBC

Michael Zimmer
CDO, W&W-Gruppe
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Nick Harris
CIO, Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd

Sarah Gadd
CDO and Head of Data & Process Engineering, Julius Baer

Amitabh Apte
Chief Digital and Business Technology Officer, Barilla

Stefan Weber
Lead Operations and Shared Services Sales Plattfrom Passenger Services of Deutsche Bahn, DB Fernverkehr AG

Annette Hamann
CIO and Managing Director BSS IT, Beiersdorf

Paul Coby
Group CIO, Persimmon Homes

Daria Grishina
IT Director - UK & Ireland, Danone

Wolfgang Bitomsky
CIO, FCC Environmental Services CEE

Esteban Remecz
CIO VP information Technology & Digital, Iochpe-Maxion, S. A.

Thomas Zuliani
Global CISO, Arla Foods

Ari Cohen
Chief Data Officer, EMEA, Macquarie Group

Jeptha Allen
Senior Director - Head of Digital Infrastructure Advisory, CBRE
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Allan Cockriel
CIO/ Group CISO, Shell

Stuart Moss
Head of IT Innovation, Rolls-Royce
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Nina Tatsiy
CIO, Brambles

Thijs Hulstman
Sr. Director Digital Transformation & Global Customer Account Management, DHL Supply Chain

Richard Corbridge
Chief Digital & Information Officer, Segro
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Anwar Mirza
Global Head of Data, Fedex Express

Cornelia Schaurecker
CEO, Innotech AI
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Pablo Dimenza
Global Chief Technology Officer, Omnicom Production

Aleksandar Rodic
CIO, Fiege

Irina Novikova
CIO, TE Connectivity

Niresh Rajah
Chief Data & AI Officer, DLA Piper LLP

Kirsty Bennett
CIO, Bentley Motors
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Richard Bradley
Senior European IT Director, Kellogg Company

Sergiu Petean
Director of Cloud Engineering and Operations, Allianz Direct

Nick Giannakakis
Group Chief Information Officer, Motor Oil

Roberto Maranca
Energy Management Data Officer, Schneider Electric

Inga Rós Gunnarsdóttir
Chief Data Officer, The City of Reykjavík

Graeme Howard
Global CIO, Benefact Group

Nikk Gilbert
Global CISO, RWE

Aldwin Tito
Chief Data Officer, Former - Shell

Dr. Robert Plana
CTO - SVP Digital Transformation, Assystem

Liz Greenwood
Director of Technology, Legal & General
Join the European Advisory Board
Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for driving innovation across Europe? We invite you to join the HotTopics European Advisory Board. Collaborate with influential peers, share your insights, and help shape the future of technology across the continent.