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The C-suite Symphony
Orchestrating Transformation
Why attend
Join us for an opportunity to challenge conventional thinking, elevate your leadership potential, and ignite new paths for both personal and professional growth. This is more than an event—it’s a transformative experience designed to empower leaders to stay ahead of the curve and inspire enduring impact.
Event details
Venue:
Abbey Road Studios, London, UK
Date:
April 30th 2025
Who can attend:
This exclusive event invites senior leaders from the following C-suite communities:
- CIOs, CISOs CFOs,CXOs, CDOs and other senior leaders and executives
The Studio highlights
Real-world transformation stories
Bold ideas, big impact
Dive into the groundbreaking stories of visionary leaders driving industry transformation. From navigating disruption to scaling innovation, gain actionable insights that redefine what’s possible.
Social purpose initiatives
Championing change with TechGirl and digital inclusion
Discover the inspiring stories behind TechGirl and our commitment to digital inclusion, showcasing the power of leadership with purpose.
Live Oasis tribute
Experience the spirit of Oasis
Step into the legendary Abbey Road Studios and listen to the longest-established Oasis tribute band in the world! Get ready for a night filled with electrifying energy, timeless classics, and the iconic sound that defined a generation.
Welcome & Breakfast
Opening Keynote
Game changers-Exploring AI in motion
As we step into another year of AI leading the charge, the adage "patience is a virtue" has never rung truer. While countless individuals have eagerly jumped into the AI landscape, it's become clear that harnessing its potential is not an overnight endeavour.
Join us at The Studio, where we’ll hear from visionary business leaders sharing their firsthand experiences with AI's impact on their organisations. Together, we'll explore the triumphs, challenges, and even the missteps along this transformative journey.
Networking
Half Time Report- A transformation journey in review
Democratisation, data, digital EVERYTHING—business leaders have faced an avalanche of change in recent years, with relentless pressure to evolve at every turn.
But where do we truly stand on these transformative journeys? As organisations juggle the demands of innovation alongside legacy systems, the meaning of transformation can differ widely, making it difficult to measure real success.
Are we aligned with the needs of the business, or are the expectations set at the board level unrealistic?
A Trophy Team-Effective Ecosystems at Work
Lunch and Networking
Lining Up for Success- Decoding Data for Tangible Results
Many organisations today have accumulated more data than they realise, and without a solid data strategy, initial promises of efficiency can fade. How can we empower innovation, enhance agility, and foster a data-driven culture to drive collaboration, streamline communication, and support strategic growth? It's not a lot to ask, surely?
TechGirl
Networking
There's no I in team (but there is in AI)
AI is reshaping team culture by enhancing collaboration, streamlining communication, and fostering innovation. With data-driven insights, teams can make informed decisions and adapt quickly. However, integrating AI also challenges traditional roles, requiring a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. How can organisations embrace AI to create a more agile, empowered workforce?
Keynote Speaker, Awards & Report Activity
Closing remarks
Game Day Readiness- Remaining vigilent in a time of change
Rapid technological advancements and shifting landscapes have unveiled new vulnerabilities for organisations, making a CISO's vigilance essential for effective threat protection. The 2024 Crowdstrike incident underscored the urgent need for proactive risk assessment and adaptive security strategies.
Join us at The Studio to hear firsthand accounts of the critical importance of robust defenses against evolving threats, safeguarding not only vital data but also the reputation of the business itself.
Networking
Playing Defense: Strengthening Endpoint Security
Today's endpoint security landscape is a battleground, with remote work amplifying risks from sophisticated cybercriminals. Ransomware and phishing attacks exploit unpatched vulnerabilities and the expanding IoT, creating numerous entry points. How have organisations struck the right balance between user convenience and robust security to safeguard sensitive data in this dynamic environment?
Leading the Pack: Forward thinking for a resilient enterprise
By developing a strategy around cyber resilience businesses can start to future proof and empower their organisations to prevent, withstand, and recover from cyber threats, emerging even stronger. By blending business continuity, information systems security, and organisational resilience, companies build a formidable defense. With such a fluid threat landscape,how are business leaders developing this approach to ensure they thrive in the future?
Lunch and Networking
Fuelling 5G: Safeguarding the future of connectivity
The rapid rollout of 5G networks offers unmatched speed and connectivity, yet it also raises significant security concerns, such as network slicing attacks and IoT vulnerabilities. To safeguard critical infrastructure, organisations must unite with industry leaders to establish robust security standards. How can we best protect our networks against evolving threats?
Playing to Win: Cultivating a Culture of Security Awareness
Newcomers Spotlight
Join the HotTopics team in welcoming those C-Suite executives who have recently taken their position. Hear about the impacting change they aspire to implement, and how fresh eyes can really take that birds eye view on how to drive a business forward.
Who’s joining us at The Studio
Meet the trailblazers redefining marketing at Abbey Road.
Joanna Pamphilis
Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products, UniCredit
Giles Lindsay
CIO, Satago Limited
Ian Cohen
Chief Product & Information Officer, Acacium Group
James Whitebread
CTO, Hotelbeds BtB
Ian Golding
Interim CIO, APEM Group
Matthew Taylor
Client Global CIO, EY
Nick Harris
CIO, Salvation Army Trading Company
Douglas Goodridge
CIO, Amari Metals
David Codington
IT Director (CIO), DLA Piper
Steve Hall
Director, Group Technology Central Services, Sky
James Muscat-Sharp
Director of Business Development & Partnerships, Good Things Foundation
Aline-Laure Akpovi
CFO, Caudalie
Richard Corbridge
CDIO, Segro
Liz Greenwood
UK Chief Information and Transformation Officer, Exertis UK
Martin Jimmick
Head of Cyber Security, Whitbread
Jeff Wang
Finance Director, Jellyfish
Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Mark Cameron
Head of Strategy and Architecture, WPP
Tony Cook
Chief Information Officer, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Tia Cheang
CDAO, Gallagher
Stuart Seymour
Group CISO and CSO, Virgin Media O2
Simon Separghan
Chief Customer Officer, Shawbrook Bank
Sarah Williams
Chief Customer Experience Officer, Westminister City Council
Richard Bradley
Senior European IT Director, Kellogg Company
Ranil Boteju
Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Lloyds Banking Group
Pablo Dimenza
Global Chief Technology Officer, Omnicom Production
Nina Tatsiy
Regional CIO, Brambles
Nikolai Balzer
Managing Partner, Dnevo Partners
Natasha Davydova
CIO, AXA
Naina Bhattacharya
CISO, Danone
Mohamed Besheer
Head of IT, Egyptian Banking Institute
Mark Murray
IT Director, Frontier Economics
Marek Poklekowski
Chief Enterprise Architect, Cytiva
Kiran Pande
CTO, Assura Protect
Katrina Roche
CIO, Keller Group Plc
Ian Poland
CIO, Sportradar
Han-Ley Tang
CIO, Clarion Housing Group
Graeme Howard
Group CIO, Benefact Group
Giulio Tedeschi
Director of Technology, SEGRO plc
Eugi Bartolo
CPTO, Sifted
Eoin O'Connell
CIO, Nurture Group
Eleni Kelly
CIO, Pluxee Group
Eileen Jennings-Brown
Chief Operating Officer, Exergy3 Ltd
Darren McBride
Group Chief Information Officer, Avalere Health
Daniel West
CIO, Dreams
Cosmin Luca Multescu
CIO, Coca-Cola HBC
Cornelia Schaurecker
Senior Strategic Advisor, Mindfuel
Chris Meredith
Managing Director, Amari Metals Ltd
Charlotte Bemand
Director of Digital Product/ Deputy CDO, Hottinger Brüel and Kjær
Cei Sanderson
VP of Products, Bango
Billie O’Connor
CFO, Muller UK & Ireland
Biju Chudasama
Group Chief Technology Officer, andwis
Ash Rhodes
Director of Data Management, Abcam
Anwar Mirza
Global Head of Data, Fedex Express
Anna Barsby
CPTO and Managing Partner, Tessiant
Andy Piper
CISO, Barclays
Amy Jones
Chief Transformation Officer, Emerald Publishing
Amanda Spencer
Director, Technology, Royal Society of Chemistry
Alex Butler
Chief Digital and Information Officer, United Response
Ahmed Hasan
CIO, BAT
Adam Forde
Chief Digital Officer, HBK
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