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UK & Ireland CIO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Mastering the art of change and adaptability
- Accelerating high growth and a data-first mindset
- Empowering talent, protecting the enterprise
UK & Ireland CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the UK & Ireland CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Debra Bailey
Royal Mail Group
CIO
Claire Dickson
DS Smith
CIO
David Germain
QBE
Group CIO
Robbert van Rutten
Shell
SVP & Downstream CIO
Members
Gary Allwood
ABP
Head IT
Jose Baeza
Venator
CIO
Paul Brotzel
Aon
Global CIO - Risk
Jim Cleaver
St. James’s Place Wealth Management
Director Technology and Information
Paul Coby
Johnson Matthey
CIO
Ashling Cunningham
Irish water
CIO
Alison Davis
GE Healthcare
CIO
Charlie Ewen
Met Office
Director of Technology & CIO
Adam Forde
HBK - Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær
Chief Digital Officer
Mark Hall
Legal & General
Group IT Director
Aidan Hancock
Network Rail
Group CIO
Kevin Heslop
Sanctuary Group
CIO
Moira Huggins
EDF Energy plc
Head of Generation IS
Fiona Humphreys
E.ON UK
Digital Technology Director
Hasani Jess
Simply Business
CTO
Tracey Jessup
De Montfort University
Chief Transformation Officer
Pravina Ladva
Swiss Re
Chief Technology & Operations Officer
Samantha Liscio
NIHR
Chief Information and Technology Officer
Andrew Lock
Associated British Foods
Global CIO
Chris Lord
Babcock International Group
Group CTO
Guy Mason
Bourne Leisure
CIO
Kerry McCormack
First Sentier Investors
Global Head of IT
Glenn Morgan
IAG
Head of Digital Business Transformation
Ian Penny
Hiscox
Group CIO
Rajiv Peter
Notting Hill Genesis
Group CIO
Andrew Quail
SGN
Director of IT and Innovation
Phil Scully
Costa Coffee
CIO
Lyndon Subroyen
Investec
Global Head: Digital & Technology
Nadine Thomson
MediaCom
Global CTO
Haig Tyler
Herbert Smith Freehills
CIO
Michael Wallis
SSE
Group CIO
Stuart Warner
Fidelity International
Head of Technology
Richard Williams
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Managing Director of IT (CIO)
Harry Winstanley
Meggitt
Group CIO
Yanna Winter
Generali UK
CIO, Head of Generali UK IT and GC&C IT
Nick Woods
Manchester Airports Group
CIO
Mike Yorwerth
M & S
CTO
Judith van de Pas
Shell
COO, Chief Data & Analytics Office
"This event is a must-attend for all IT professionals – to network and knowledge-share with others in the industry.”
Michael Smith, CIO
The Estee Lauder Companies
"This is an efficient way to get exposure to what is really going on in the local IT community to validate or dispute what your current strategies are.”
Bill Fortwangler, CIO
Dollar Bank
“Relevant topics, great networking opportunities and valuable discussions.”
Eelko van Leeuwen, Global cio
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
13 September 2022 | 1 hour
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Boardroom
Embracing a Scalable Customer-Engagement Strategy
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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IN-PERSON
October 11 - 13, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CIO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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VIRTUAL
13 October 2022 | 1 hour
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Boardroom
How CIOs Can Drive Change and Champion Sustainable IT
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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IN-PERSON
23 November 2022 | an evening
UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle
Two Temple Place, London
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
17 May 2023 | 1 day
UK & Ireland CIO Executive Summit
Royal Lancaster London
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Boardroom - 06/07/2022
UK & Ireland CIO Executive Summit - 08/06/2022
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Town Hall - 10/05/2022
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Town Hall - 28/04/2022
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Town Hall - 30/03/2022
UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle - 15/03/2022
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Town Hall - 23/02/2022
UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle - 06/12/2021
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Boardroom - 01/12/2021
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Boardroom - 18/11/2021
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Content from your CIO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CIO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CIOs across Evanta communities what they think is causing the talent shortage and what they’re doing to combat it. Here is what more than 200 senior IT leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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