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Debra Bailey
OSB Group
Group CIO
Claire Dickson
Haleon
CDTO
Javed Iqbal
BAT
CDIO
Kate Platonova
Shell
SVP & CIO, Downstream & Renewables, Downstream and Renewables
Aptia Group
Group CIO
Johnson Matthey
CIO
ABP
Director of IT
BUPA
Chief Digital Information Officer
The Guardian
CIO
Croda
CIO
B&Q
Director of Technology & Product
Bentley
CIO
Go-Ahead
Chief Digital Information Officer
Stanley Black & Decker
CIO, Tools & Outdoor
DS Smith
CIO
Hitachi Rail
Global CIO
Chaucer Group
Group CIO
Irish Life
CIO
KCA Deutag
Group Head of IT
Vodafone Group
CIO, UK
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Met Office
CIO, Technology Director
Markerstudy
Group CTO
Lavazza
Global Director, IT
Legal & General
Group CTO
EVRi
CTO
De Montfort University
CTO
AEG
CIO
Mitie
Chief Technology & Digital Officer
ISS A/S
CIO, UK&I
Revlon
Chief Information and Digital Officer
First Sentier Investors
Global Head of IT
Knight Frank
Partner, Group Head of Technology
N Brown Group
Digital Chief Operating Officer
Schroders
CTO
Arriva
Group CIO
Latham & Watkins
Director of Technology, Europe, Middle East & Asia
Compass Group PLC
Group CIO
SGN
Chief Transformation & Information Officer
Amey
CIO
Reckitt Benckiser
Global CIDO
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
CTO
Allwyn
CTO
Phoenix Group
Director, IT
Investec
Global Head of Digital & Technology
Colt
Chief Digital Information Officer
E.ON
Head of Digital Technology
Skipton Building Society
Group CIO
Manchester Airports Group
CIO
HS2
CIO
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Royal Lancaster London
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Rewire Your Infrastructure for Data and AI
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Convene 155 Bishopsgate
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87 Barts Close
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In early April 2025, we surveyed nearly 700 C-level executives about their insights on the current VUCA environment and the strategic shifts they are implementing in response. Here, we outline nine key trends from the survey, including the unique impact the VUCA environment has on each function.
Rapid data creation and escalating needs for storage and processing may lead to strain on legacy infrastructure across an organisation. Recently, CIOs and CISOs in our Sydney communities discussed how to navigate the explosive growth of data and identify the solutions needed for an AI-ready infrastructure – these are their takeaways.
READ ARTICLEIn today's volatile geopolitical and economic landscape, C-level executives are navigating a complex web of challenges – from tariffs and inflation to supply chain issues and global conflicts. Here, we explore insights from 680 C-level executives on their sentiments and strategic decisions around the current economic climate.
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