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The Studio Sardinia

Executive vitality

24th - 26th June 2025

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Award winning C-suite event series

The Studio is where the world’s most influential executives come together to shape the future. With a global network of over 19,000 C-suite leaders—including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs—this award-winning series is a global platform for bold ideas, transformative partnerships, and industry-defining leadership

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Executive vitality

Transform your leadership—transform your organisation

Join us at The Studio, Sardinia, where C-suite executives ready to elevate their leadership capabilities can gain actionable insights to drive sustained success within their organisations. By investing in your growth, you're not just becoming a better leader—you're cultivating a culture of learning that will benefit your entire team and accelerate organisational performance.

Why attend

Elevate your leadership game at The Studio Sardinia. This isn't just another retreat—it's your chance to gain actionable insights and connect with top-tier peers. By investing in yourself, you're not only enhancing your leadership skills but also fostering a culture of growth that will benefit your entire team and boost your organisation's performance..

Event details

Venue:
Forte Village, Sardinia

Date:
24th - 26th June 2025

Who can attend:
Our most exclusive event invites senior leaders from the following C-suite communities:

  • CIOs, CISOs and  CDOs (Digital and Data leaders), Technology leaders

Sardinia highlights

Professional and personal development

Visionary leadership panels

Engage with industry pioneers as they share transformative insights and strategies, empowering you to drive innovation and lead your organisation into the future.

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Elevate your executive profile

Seize opportunities to showcase your expertise and achievements, enhancing your professional reputation among a network of influential C-suite peers.

Out of Hours 13-min

VIP networking experiences

Participate in tailored activities designed to foster genuine connections with fellow leaders, building relationships that extend beyond the event and support your ongoing leadership journey.

Sardinia

The venue

Forte Village

Nestled along Sardinia’s stunning southern coast, Forte Village offers a one-of-a-kind escape.

The resort’s renowned Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa provides deep relaxation through thalassotherapy, harnessing the healing properties of Sardinian seawater.

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The HotTopics Regatta

The ultimate team experience

Set sail on the stunning Sardinian waters in our regatta, designed to challenge and enhance your teamwork, strategic thinking, and sailing prowess. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice, expert instructors will guide you through this exhilarating adventure, ensuring it's accessible, enjoyable, and memorable for all. Join your peers in this unparalleled opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories amidst the breathtaking Mediterranean backdrop.

Sardinia agenda

Our curated agenda features keynotes, panels, and exceptional experiences

 

12:00 → 18:00
Arrivals
Experiences and welcome

 

 

18:00 → 19:00
EU Advisory Board Cocktail Reception

 

 

19:00 → 22:00
BBQ beach dinner

Sponsored by Freshworks

08:00 → 09:00
Breakfast
Networking
09.15 → 09:45
From Fortune 500 to FinTech scale-up: C-Suite leadership lessons on adaptability and growth
KEYNOTE

At The Studio Sardinia, Felipe Peñacoba Martinez, CIO and board member at Revolut Bank UAB, shares leadership lessons from a 30-year career that has spanned traditional banking giants and fintech scale-ups. 


During this opening keynote, Felipe reflects on his leadership journey from Accenture and Santander to Finastra and Revolut, the importance of accountability and adaptability in fast-growing businesses, and the need for team unity, efficiency, speed and customer centricity to drive frictionless growth.

Felipe Penacoba Martinez
CIO - Revolut
09.45 → 10:15
Building for tomorrow: The evolution of leadership at the intersection of AI, IQ and EQ
Thought leadership
As AI starts to reshape organisations and entire industries, the leaders of tomorrow will be those who are able to skilfully balance cognitive (IQ), emotional (EQ) and social (SQ) intelligence. From navigating automation’s impact on workforces to fostering adaptability in AI-driven organisations, our panellists will discuss leadership attributes, balancing technical expertise with ‘soft’ skills and human-led decision making, and winning hearts and minds to build high-performance teams.
Mark Bramwell
CDIO and Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships - Saïd Business SchoolUniversity of Oxford
Richard Corbridge
CIO - Segro
Mauli Tikkiwal
CIO - CWS Hygiene
10:15 → 10:30
Networking break
10:30 → 11:00
Energy + grit = longevity: How to sustain peak performance in leadership
ASK-ME-ANYTHING
Is relentless work the only path to success, or can sustained performance come from a more balanced approach? This discussion explores the idea that peak leadership is about managing energy, focus, and productivity for long-term impact. Can leaders afford to keep pushing without burning out, or is there a smarter way to lead?
Tia Cheang
CDAO - Gallagher
11:00 → 11:30
The Big Debate: The technology executive will never be CEO
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
How can leaders make sound, strategic decisions when clarity is compromised? This session challenges the conventional approach to decision-making, arguing that resilience and mental sharpness are key to navigating complex challenges. Can executives afford to overlook the importance of mental clarity, or will their lack of focus derail growth and profita
11:30 → 11:45
Networking break
1145 → 12:15
TechGirl stories: Perservance, and empowering tomorrow's talent
FIRESIDE

 

 

Joanna Pamphilis
SVP, CIO, Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products - UniCredit
Joanna Drake
CTO - THG Ingenuity
12:15 → 13:15
Networking roundtables
14:30 → 18:30 pm
The Regatta

 

 

08:00 → 09:00
Breakfast
09:15 → 09:45
The secrets of C-suite longevity: Grit and perseverance
KEYNOTE
09:45 → 10:15
Balance, movement and leading with wellbeing
FIRESIDE
What does it take to keep top talent engaged and loyal in a fast-changing world? This discussion challenges the idea that leadership can thrive on profit alone, highlighting the importance of well-being in fostering a positive organisational culture. How can leaders prioritise well-being to boost engagement and retention, or are they unintentionally driving talent away?
Thomas Zuliani
Global CISO - Arla Foods
10:15 → 10:30
Networking break
10:30 → 11:00
Leaders of tomorrow: Inspiring the next generation

 

 

Joanna Drake
CTO - THG Ingenuity
11:00 → 11:30
C-suite stories
PANEL
Mark Bramwell
CDIO and Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships - Saïd Business SchoolUniversity of Oxford
Tia Cheang
CDAO - Gallagher
11:30 → 11:45
Networking break
11:45 → 12:15
Thriving Under Pressure: The Resilient Leader’s Playbook
FIRESIDE
When crisis strikes, is your leadership focused or reactive? This session dives into how resilient leaders handle stress and uncertainty. Do you have the fortitude to guide your organisation through disruptions with calm and precision, or will pressure push your decision-making into chaos?
Paul Coby
CIO - Persimmon Homes
12:15 → 13:15
Networking roundtables
13:00 → 16:00
Lunch and Wellness Experience at the Spa
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Joining us in Sardinia

Avril Chester

Avril Chester

CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Paul Coby

Paul Coby

CIO, Persimmon Homes PLC

Nick Harris

Nick Harris

CIO, The Salvation Army Trading Company

Felipe Penacoba Martinez

Felipe Penacoba Martinez

CIO, Revolut

Mark Bramwell

Mark Bramwell

CDIO and Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships, Said Business School, University of Oxford

Joanna Pamphilis

Joanna Pamphilis

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

Thomas Zuliani

Thomas Zuliani

Global CISO, Arla Foods

Chris Fry

Chris Fry

Global Head of Technology Governance & Transformation, Dentsu International

Dan Bay

Dan Bay

Global Vice President of Technology, Nike

Mathew Mallett

Mathew Mallett

Chief Digital and Information officer, Chartered Insurance Institute

Neeraj Shah

Neeraj Shah

Programme Director, Allianz

Martin Jimmick

Martin Jimmick

Head of Information Security, Whitbread

Mohit Joshi

Mohit Joshi

Director of AI and Data Platform, Collinson Group

Aline-Laure Akpovi

Aline-Laure Akpovi

Group Chief Financial Officer, Caudalie

Gaynor Rich

Gaynor Rich

CISO, Capita

Tia Cheang

Tia Cheang

CDAO, Gallagher

Richard Corbridge

Richard Corbridge

CIO, Segro

Lance Norton

Lance Norton

Global Head of IT Operations, Wateraid

Giulio Tedeschi

Giulio Tedeschi

Director of Technology, Segro

Irina Novikova

Irina Novikova

Former CIO, TE Connectivity

Roxane Heaton

Roxane Heaton

Head of Digital Colleague Experience (Managing Director), Barclays

Esther Hitch

Esther Hitch

Cyber Director, BDO UK LLP

Graeme Howard

Graeme Howard

Group CIO, Benefact Group

Anna Verdian

Anna Verdian

CDO/Advisor, Axelrod.ai

Marco Pineda

Marco Pineda

Director Cyber Security, EY

Aubrey HB

Aubrey HB

VP of Data, Huuuge Games

Niresh Rajah

Niresh Rajah

Chief Data & AI Officer, DLA Piper

Regina Bluman

Regina Bluman

BISO, Marks & Spencer

Friedrich Rub

Friedrich Rub

CISO, Raiffeisen Group

Liz Greenwood

Liz Greenwood

Director of Technology, Legal & General

Alena Shevchenko

Alena Shevchenko

Global Head of Data Analytics and AI Product Management, DHL Supply Chain

Joanna Drake

Joanna Drake

CTO, THG Ingenuity

Natalia Piaggeo

Natalia Piaggeo

Customer Success Director, The Access Group

Shanthi Nachiappan

Shanthi Nachiappan

VP of Data and Analytics Risk, LSEG

Alex Davies

Alex Davies

EVP Analytics, Jellyfish

Martin French

Martin French

Global Chief Technology Data Officer, Apex Group

Marco Foglia

Marco Foglia

Senior Information Security Officer, Raiffeisen Schweiz

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Connect with leaders

Shell
HSBC
Verizon
AstraZeneca
Unilever
Diageo
BT
Experian
GE
NTT Ltd.
Boeing
American Airlines
Cisco
Oracle
Target
ForgeRock
AXA
Airbus
Telefonica
BASF
Carrefour
Ericsson
Bayer
Schneider Electric
BUPA
Santander
Allen & Overy
Asda
Beiersdorf
ALDI
Costa Coffee
Volvo
Amazon
HMRC
BEIS
Bank of England
Yum Brands
Persimmon Homes
Cigna
AT&T
Generali
Walgreens

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