
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

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
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

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.

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

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.
Arrivals
EU Advisory Board Cocktail Reception
BBQ beach dinner
Sponsored by Freshworks
Breakfast
From Fortune 500 to FinTech scale-up: C-Suite leadership lessons on adaptability and growth
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
Building for tomorrow: The evolution of leadership at the intersection of AI, IQ and EQ
Mark Bramwell
Richard Corbridge
Mauli Tikkiwal
Networking break
Energy + grit = longevity: How to sustain peak performance in leadership
Tia Cheang
The Big Debate: The technology executive will never be CEO
Networking break
TechGirl stories: Perservance, and empowering tomorrow's talent
Joanna Pamphilis
Joanna Drake
Networking roundtables
The Regatta
Breakfast
The secrets of C-suite longevity: Grit and perseverance
Balance, movement and leading with wellbeing
Thomas Zuliani
Networking break
Leaders of tomorrow: Inspiring the next generation
Joanna Drake
C-suite stories
Mark Bramwell
Tia Cheang
Networking break
Thriving Under Pressure: The Resilient Leader’s Playbook
Paul Coby
Networking roundtables
Lunch and Wellness Experience at the Spa


Joining us in Sardinia

Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society
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Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon Homes PLC
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Nick Harris
CIO, The Salvation Army Trading Company

Felipe Penacoba Martinez
CIO, Revolut

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

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

Thomas Zuliani
Global CISO, Arla Foods

Chris Fry
Global Head of Technology Governance & Transformation, Dentsu International

Dan Bay
Global Vice President of Technology, Nike

Mathew Mallett
Chief Digital and Information officer, Chartered Insurance Institute

Neeraj Shah
Programme Director, Allianz

Martin Jimmick
Head of Information Security, Whitbread
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Mohit Joshi
Director of AI and Data Platform, Collinson Group

Aline-Laure Akpovi
Group Chief Financial Officer, Caudalie

Gaynor Rich
CISO, Capita
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Tia Cheang
CDAO, Gallagher

Richard Corbridge
CIO, Segro
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Lance Norton
Global Head of IT Operations, Wateraid

Giulio Tedeschi
Director of Technology, Segro

Irina Novikova
Former CIO, TE Connectivity

Roxane Heaton
Head of Digital Colleague Experience (Managing Director), Barclays

Esther Hitch
Cyber Director, BDO UK LLP

Graeme Howard
Group CIO, Benefact Group
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Anna Verdian
CDO/Advisor, Axelrod.ai

Marco Pineda
Director Cyber Security, EY

Aubrey HB
VP of Data, Huuuge Games

Niresh Rajah
Chief Data & AI Officer, DLA Piper

Regina Bluman
BISO, Marks & Spencer

Friedrich Rub
CISO, Raiffeisen Group

Liz Greenwood
Director of Technology, Legal & General

Alena Shevchenko
Global Head of Data Analytics and AI Product Management, DHL Supply Chain
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Joanna Drake
CTO, THG Ingenuity

Natalia Piaggeo
Customer Success Director, The Access Group

Shanthi Nachiappan
VP of Data and Analytics Risk, LSEG

Alex Davies
EVP Analytics, Jellyfish

Martin French
Global Chief Technology Data Officer, Apex Group

Marco Foglia
Senior Information Security Officer, Raiffeisen Schweiz

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