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
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
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
Allan Cockriel
CIO/ Group CISO, Shell
Stuart Moss
Head of IT Innovation, Rolls-Royce
Nina Tatsiy
CIO, Brambles
Thijs Hulstman
Sr. Director Digital Transformation & Global Customer Account Management, DHL Supply Chain
Richard Corbridge
Chief Digital & Information Officer, Segro
Anwar Mirza
Global Head of Data, Fedex Express
Cornelia Schaurecker
CEO, Innotech AI
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
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.