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Welcome to Beyond the Tech, a Bryan and Alex production. Beyond the Tech is a brand new podcast where we talk to some of the world's most inspirational tech leaders who are today helping shape and influence the future of business through both innovation and exceptional change leadership. Our hope is that through these talks we can learn some of their secrets while exploring their journey from their early beginnings and hearing some of the bold moves they made to become the prominent leaders ...
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Beyond the Tech - Solo Edition, Episode 1: A masterclass in leadership, innovation, and tech disruption with Toby Eduardo Redshaw and Bryan MacDonald.
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In this inaugural episode of “Beyond the Tech - Solo edition”; an expansion of our classic Beyond the Tech podcast series, Bryan is joined by Toby Eduardo Redshaw, a true titan in the technology leadership space with a fascinating career spanning multiple continents and industries. In this first part of a series of discussions with Toby, he begins …
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In Conversation with Andreas Rasmussen; Entrepreneur, Tech CEO, Investor!
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In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex are joined by entrepreneur and venture capitalist Andreas Rasmussen. They hear the story of Andreas's journey, from co-founding Nodes, a leading digital agency in Denmark that grew into a global company under Nodes-Monster Lab, to founding Ugly Duckling Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in…
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In Conversation with Darrell Stein; How CIOs are adding value to the PE world
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In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex sit down with Darrell Stein, a seasoned technology executive with an extraordinary career spanning major companies like E&Y, Vodafone, Marks & Spencer, and Reckitt Benckiser. Darrell shares his career journey from his early days through to his experience as a global CIO and latterly his transition …
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In Conversation with Gianni Leone; Global CIO at Sephora
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In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex are joined by Gianni Leone, the Global CIO of Sephora, to discuss his impressive career in driving significant change in global luxury, beauty and retail sectors. With over two decades of experience working with iconic brands like Ferrero, Gucci, Richemont, Walgreens (and now Sephora), Gianni share…
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In Conversation with Rob Chester (former Chief Compliance Officer for Walmart China); a masterclass in crisis management
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In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex welcome Rob Chester, former Chief Compliance Officer for Walmart China, Rob is a seasoned leader known for his experience in both proactive compliance leadership as well as hands-on crisis management. Rob tells the story of his Walmart journey, including his pivotal role in China during a significa…
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In Conversation with Jose Pedro (JP) Almeida; one of the world’s leading AI experts
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In this episode Bryan and Alex are joined by Jose Pedro Almeida (JP), one of the world's top health AI experts and pioneer in digital health. This is a great extension to our earlier episode on AI, “The emergence of the Chief AI Officer” here JP shares stories from his fascinating career as a leading figure in digital health, his role as the brainc…
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In Conversation with Max Costa; a case study in how to hyperscale social impact
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In this episode Bryan and Alex are joined by Max Costa. Max's journey is one of passion, perseverance, and profound social impact. His is a unique story that showcases how combining talent, passion, purpose and tech can change the lives of many. From the small town of Alba, Italy, Max’s story begins with his passion and subsequent career as a class…
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In Conversation with Ian Cohen (The Accidental CIO)
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In this episode, Bryan and Alex are joined by Ian Cohen, who shares his remarkable career from aspiring musician to influential tech leader. Self-titled, “the accidental CIO" Ian shares his insightful journey, highlighting his transition from the music world to technology, sharing some of his experiences in leadership roles at Lloyd's, the Financia…
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In Conversation with Thomas Cook CEO, Alan French
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In this episode, Bryan and Alex sit down with Alan French, the CEO of Thomas Cook, and explore his impressive career including his transition from CTO to CEO. Alan shares his insightful journey of reviving a legacy brand, revealing some of the bold moves he made as well as some of key decisions that guided Thomas Cook’s transformation into a digita…
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In Conversation with Former Walgreens Boots Alliance CIO, Anthony Roberts (Leader/Investor/Advisor and Philanthropist)
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In this episode, Bryan and Alex interview Anthony Roberts, former Group CIO of Walgreens Boots Alliance; not just a business contact but a very dear friend of Bryan’s and a close collaborator for over 13 years. The conversation explores the pivotal moments in Anthony’s career, from his early days at UPS and Pepsi, through to his groundbreaking work…
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In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex discuss The Digital Board’s EQ/IQ assessment framework. This robust tool, honed over two decades with input from leading academic institutions including Harvard and MIT alongside interviews with over seven thousand senior tech leaders, finely discerns the intricate balance of deep technical skills …
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In this latest episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex discuss the emergence of the new role of Chief AI Officer, exploring the challenges and opportunities that this role presents within organisations (and whether or not organisations actually need one). The conversation explores the potential pros and cons of appointing a Chief AI Officer, emp…
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Securing Tomorrow: Micah McCrary Shares his Insights on the Evolving Role of the Modern CISO
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In this episode, Bryan and Alex are joined by Micah McCrary. Micah is one of the most respected leaders in Global Security and until recently was the Global Head of Offensive Security for UBS. Within the conversation, Micah offers invaluable insights to the evolving nature of the Chief Information Security Officer role, including a deep dive into t…
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C = Lonely; a provocative discussion with Bryan MacDonald & Alex Alexander on leading change at the C-level!
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In this episode, join us for a unique conversation as Bryan MacDonald interviews Alex Alexander, a seasoned CTO with over two decades of experience at global brands like Walmart, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and The Emirates Group. Alex shares captivating stories from his pioneering days in internet banking at Egg, emphasising the importance of boldness and s…
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In this episode, join us for a unique conversation as Bryan MacDonald interviews Alex Alexander, a seasoned CTO with over two decades of experience at global brands like Walmart, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and The Emirates Group. Alex shares captivating stories from his pioneering days in internet banking at Egg, emphasising the importance of boldness and s…
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