GCS CONNECT

Leaders Series S5 E24: The Impact of AI on Talent Acquisition: Is It a Game Changer for HR?

Are you still screening for “polish” when your teams need grit, resilience, and potential? GCS CEO, David Bloxham, sits down with Chance Bleu-Montgomery, Bridge of Hope Ambassador Network Manager (Bridge of Hope Careers), to discuss practical strategies for inclusive, high-signal hiring that boosts retention and delivers measurable social value.

Leaders Series S5 E23 : The Future of Cyber Defense: How AI is Changing the Game

GCS CEO, David Bloxham sits down with Francis Gorman, Principal Security Architect and host of the Entropy podcast, for a practical, no jargon tour of today’s cyber realities. They unpack why disgruntled insiders can out risk outside attackers, how AI is shifting from phishing helper to core attack mechanism, and what “no click” prompt injection looks like in the wild.

Leaders Series S5 E22: The Hidden Risks of Relying on AI in Business

What’s your plan for model hallucinations, data leakage, and shadow AI across teams? You’ll hear real-world guidance on risk management, privacy-by-design, ISO 27001 controls, identity-first security, and DevSecOps guardrails to help you scale safely.

Leaders Series S5 E21: What if your biggest edge this year isn’t AI, it's creating the psychological safety that gets you the truth faster?

Just launched: a new GCS Connect Leaders Series episode. GCS CEO, David Bloxham, sits down with executive coach Amy Williams to unpack practical leadership for hybrid work, Gen Z talent, and today’s AI reality.

Leaders Series S5 E20: Are you building AI faster than your governance can keep up?

Mona shares lessons from the pandemic that can guide today’s GenAI wave, why regulation alone isn’t enough, and how organizations can build governance that actually works.

Leaders Series S5 E19: Human-Centered AI: How Autoscriber’s founder is reshaping healthcare with empathy and code

In this episode of the GCS Connect Leader Series, host David welcomes Jacqueline Kazmaier, co-founder and CEO of Autoscriber, an innovative AI health tech startup. Jacqueline shares her journey from studying industrial engineering in Namibia and South Africa to building a company in the Netherlands at the forefront of ambient technology for healthcare.

Leaders Series S5 E18: Is It Luck or Leadership That Builds Success?

In this episode of the GCS Connect Leaders series, David Bloxham, CEO at GCS, sits down with Jurek Sikorski, Director of the Henley Enterprise Lab at Henley Business School. Jurek, a seasoned leader in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and an active supporter of local startups and entrepreneurs, shares his wisdom on what it truly takes to build a thriving business, whether you’re launching a startup or leading as an executive.

Leaders Series S5 E17: Learn how MwareTV scaled from a 2013 startup to a global player by choosing long-term sustainability

David Bloxham, CEO, GCS and Cees van Versendaal, COO at MwareTV, discuss why putting sustainable growth and innovation at the heart of their strategy has been the key to thriving in a fast-changing industry

Leaders Series S5 E16: Can Cloud Adaptability Be the Secret to Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Tech Landscape? Vito Minheere

Discover insights on platform migrations, large-scale tech challenges, and the future of technology. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in leveraging cloud for business growth.

Leaders Series S5 E15: Can Safe AI Be the Key to Unlocking Business Efficiency Without Risks? Featuring Head of Safe AI of Lanboss AI- Richard Berends

Explore "Safe AI" with Richard Berends, Head of Safe AI of Lanboss AI, on the Leaders Series Podcast. Learn how AI can boost business efficiency and decision-making, emphasizing quality data and AI literacy. Discover pragmatic approaches to integrate AI safely into your strategy and reshape your industry. Tune in to understand AI's power without the risks!

Leaders Series S5 E14: Why Curiosity is Your Secret Weapon: Navigating the Tech Arms Race with John Barlow

In this GCS Connect Leaders episode, Consult Red's John Barlow discusses technology consulting in connected devices and broadcasting. John shares his diverse career journey, Consult Red's innovation, and the importance of future-proofing technology. This episode offers career advice and insights into broadcast technology.

Leaders Series S5 E13: Are you really leading your teams or just managing them? Gianluca Riccio, CFA, Chair of the Business at OECD Finance Committee.

Leading vs. managing? Discover elite leadership insights from Gianluca Riccio, OECD Finance Committee Chair, in the GCS Connect Leaders Series. He shares experiences from high-stakes global meetings with figures like Merkel and Xi Jinping, revealing key takeaways: laser focus, collaborative communication, and the irreplaceable role of human intelligence in the age of AI. Learn actionable strategies.

Leaders Series S5 E12: How do Leaders in Technology Turn Complex Challenges into Business Opportunities? Gary Jamieson, VP of I&S at The Innovation-Hub

GCS Connect: Gary Jamieson (Innovation Hub/Vipeon) shares leadership insights from startups to Cisco/Comcast. Hear his inspiring journey navigating change, aligning teams, and driving innovation from Silicon Valley to meeting Princess Diana. Unmissable lessons on communication, resilience & adaptability.

Leaders Series S5 E11: From Working in a Butcher Shop to Building One of Europe’s Most Innovative Cardiac Tech Companies – Robert Kelly, CEO of HRI

From electrician to cardiac tech CEO! Hear Robert Kelly (Heart Rhythm International) on the Leader Series Podcast. Learn about their unlikely start, using data to predict heart failure, healthcare innovation challenges, and the power of patient empathy & AI. Insights on scaling, tech, and saving lives. Subscribe now!

Leaders Series S5 E9: Is your career path limited by traditional qualifications and university degrees? Peter Davitt, FIT CEO

Ditch degrees? Learn how apprenticeships are reshaping tech careers! GCS CEO David Bloxham & FIT CEO Peter Davitt share insights on skills, breaking IT barriers, and inclusive growth. Watch now to boost your career.

Leaders S4: E09 - Pri Alagoda explains the CISO role & information security in the education sector

Pri Alagoda discusses the evolving role of CISOs, the essence of information security, and building risk capacity. With over 28 years in tech and 16 in security leadership, Pri has successfully led transformation projects and achieved security certifications. He emphasizes understanding cybersecurity benefits across all organizational levels and believes in achieving robust security while maximizing budget efficiency and fostering a culture of awareness.

Leaders S4: E08 - Jim Newman thinks outside the box when it comes to building cybersecurity culture

Jim Newman, CISO at Capco, discusses developing cyber platforms in startups, fostering a security-focused culture, and innovative cyber team building. He highlights cyber essentials, automation challenges, and third-party risks. With a diverse background, Jim leads impactful security programs, advocating for diversity and neurodiversity. Renowned for simplifying complex risks, he is a dynamic leader in cybersecurity.

Leaders S4: E07 - Thom Singer shares how he solidified Austin as a leading technology hub

Thom Singer, CEO of the Austin Technology Council, emphasizes community, collaboration, and trust in Austin's thriving tech sector. He advocates for human connections and networking, even in a hybrid model. As a keynote speaker and author, Thom promotes engagement and growth in Central Texas tech. He's an experienced speaker, podcast host, and took on new challenges at 50, including running and stand-up comedy.

Leaders S4: E06 - Suhail Khan leads with retrospection & learning while prioritizing culture fit

Suhail Khan, Director at Huawei, discusses agile work environments, overcoming challenges, and learning from mistakes in leadership. He highlights the universality of software, the balance of culture and tech fit, and the thrill of working for a global leader. With experience in IoT, Renewable Energy, and Telecommunications, Suhail leads agile teams, drives digital transformation, and is a speaker and columnist on tech topics.

Leaders S4: E05 - Elizabeth Press uses data for business ROI, news, and talks industry strategy

In this episode, Elizabeth discusses leveraging data for business ROI and warns against buying software without a strategy. She shares the thrill of running a blog and online community, and highlights the tech industry's issue of over-hiring. Elizabeth is the Creator of D3M Labs, fostering data value through events and blogs. With experience in data leadership at Berlin scale-ups and Dell, she's driven major fundraisings and developed strategic analytics programs.

Leaders S4: E04 - Jake Kimber brings us inside the gaming industry and its growth of tech talent

We speak with Jake, a Talent Acquisition specialist with 12+ years of experience, about overcoming challenges in talent leadership and the differences between the gaming and tech industries. He discusses promoting diversity, building EVP for headcount growth, and securing buy-in at all levels. As Director at Pixel United, Jake has led significant team expansion from 80 to over 500 employees.

Leaders S4: E03 - Matt Cook uses digital strategy and innovation to drive growth

This week on the Leaders Series, Matt Cook, an award-winning sales and marketing leader, discusses the impact of sound business processes, digital innovation, and scalability on business success. With over 25 years in sales and management, Matt shares insights on the U.S. cannabis industry and leveraging data for decision-making. As Founder of SalesForce Search & SalesHub, he has guided companies like Apple, J&J, and IBM in optimizing sales teams for revenue growth.

Leaders S4: E02 - Simon Blake, OBE, drives mental health & wellbeing in today's workplace

We chat with Simon Blake OBE, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, about using mental health thoughtfully, how wellbeing boosts productivity, and implementing best practices as a leader. Since 2018, Simon has led MHFA in normalizing mental health attitudes through training initiatives. He also chairs the Dying Matters Campaign and supports the Suicide Partnership. Simon enjoys running, equestrian eventing, and his dog.

Leaders S4: E01 - JaJuan Smart leads with enlightenment, DEI strategy, & military experience

JaJuan Smart, Founder of Maktub Limitless, begins our 2023 season discussing workplace culture and DEI. He emphasizes a people-first DEI strategy, inclusive collaboration, humility in leadership, and regularly revisiting goals. A 14-year Air Force veteran, JaJuan leverages his military experience to advocate for change, diversity, and relational leadership, using principles of SEE: Serve, Enlighten, Excel.

Leaders S1: E18 - Jason Briggs (RDK)

Jason Briggs - Executive Director - RDK Jason oversees core strategic, operating, marketing and product activities for RDK Management. Founded originally as a collaborative effort between leading communications service providers, RDK Management runs the RDK as an open-source consortium of over 430 companies who use the RDK for Video Devices (such as Set Top Boxes, OTT streaming) and Broadband Gateways (such as DOCSIS and GPON). Under Jason’s leadership, it has become one of the most successful open-source s

Leaders S1: E17 - Martin Smale

Martin Smale - Former CIO - Synamedia Martin has over 30 years’ experience of managing large multinational teams and projects in fast moving, commercially and technically demanding organisations for companies such as Homebase, News Corporation, NDS, Cisco and most recently Synamedia. He is vastly experienced at running IT and Facilities teams both day-to-day and through acquisition and carve out activities driving out costs from the business. He is respected for his ability to tackle complex issues along wi

Leaders S1: E16 - Joseph Blass (Ezekia and Not Actively Looking)

Joseph Blass - CEO - Ezekia and Not Actively Looking Joseph founded Toucan Telecom in 2003 and led the management team in the sale of the business to Pipex Plc where he subsequently concluded its successful onward sale to Tiscali in 2007. Joseph also managed the turn-around of a WiMax business and managed an AIM-listed payment-processing company. in 2015, Joseph Launched Not Actively Looking which evolved in to www.ezekia.com.

Leaders S1: E15 - Susan Maddison (Discover)

Susan Maddison - Senior Manager - Discover Financial Services Susan has 20 years of adventures in IT and currently oversees a cross-functional software delivery team based in UK, US and offshore. Her career started at the dawn of the Internet so she has witnessed how the Internet has weaved it's way into our lives & businesses. Susan is most proud of breaking the mould of what it is to be a technical female leader and is on a mission to create leaders who have the belief, mindset, technical skills, leadersh

Leaders S1: E14 - Denise Magrath

Denise is an experienced senior transformation and change manager. She has been working on UK and international engagements across a wide range of sectors for many years. In the last six years, she has specialised in the Banking and Insurance sectors.

Leaders S1: E13 - Dragomir Kovacevic (JPyramid)

Dragomir Kovacevic - Founder - JPyramid JPyramid is working with leading Retailers and Engineering Companies to transform their customer experience through the use of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. Their solutions provide highly secure real-time, IOT connected services at the edge, on-premise and hybrid cloud. They are trusted to deliver state of the art applications, products and services powered by AI (Machine Learning and Deep Learning) and underpinned by globally connected devices, real-time data

Leaders S1: E12 - Hannah Smith (Vitech)

Hannah Smith - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Vitech Systems Group Hannah is a Sr. Recruiter, managing a variety of searches and placements across the corporate sector. She specializes in technology recruiting, particularly in creating internal processes, assessments, and onboarding. She is also experienced in developing DEI / ERG partnerships, as she's always an evangelist for creating a more inclusive, safe environment, wherever she is. Over the last 6 years, she has helped build diverse, remote t

Leaders S1: E11 - Jack Godau (VRR Consulting)

Jack Godau - Chief Digital Officer and Managing Director - VRR Consulting UG Jack Godau is an expert on Digital Evolution with over 20 years of experience in IT and Consulting, including time at IBM and Schütze AG. In 2020, Jack founded VRR Consulting UG, offering his extensive experience on Digitalisation, Transformation, Security & Privacy, Agile Organisations, and Agile at Scale. He also provides IT-Project Management, technical and expert consulting, and support for tenders in healthcare and the public

Leaders S1: E10 - Karl Harris (Westcoast Ltd.)

Karl Harris - CIO, Digital Transformer and Change Agent - Westcoast Ltd. Karl is responsible for driving forward efficiencies and operational excellence within the group from an IT perspective. In his role of providing IT Leadership to the group, Karl has over 15 years’ experience delivering major projects with a successful track record of delivery according to business need and long-term company objectives.

Leaders S1: E09 - Michael Garcia (Enable Technology)

Michael Garcia - Director - Enable Technology Michael has spent his entire career working in the IT industry in various leadership roles. He started Enable Technology in 2014, a Managed Service Provider dedicated to providing IT consultancy, solutions, and services to help their clients achieve their business goals through technology.

Leaders S1: E07 - Zac Shander-Kelsey (CONNEX)

Zac Shander-Kelsey - Co-Founder - CONNEX Zac Shander-Kelsey graduated from The University of Bath studying Management, where he launched CONNEX. A start-up connecting students to industry leading events such as conferences, to reduce network poverty and improve student employability. Most recently, Zac co-leads a student run non-profit called coronaunity, to connect students with non-profits that are struggling through the CoronaVirus.

Leaders S1: E05 - David McGovern (Whitepit Consulting)

Episode 5: David McGovern – Owner/Director – Whitepit Consulting Services Ltd. After starting out in retail technology, David has 20 years experience in the European telecoms sector - working for companies including Virgin Media, Three, and Tiscali. He ran the launch of the UK's first commercial Video-on-Demand service, and has since worked in a variety of senior and CxO roles in areas including business transformation, customer experience and M&A integration.

Leaders S1: E04 - Ken Morse (Technology Managed Today)

Ken Morse - CEO - Technology Managed Today, Ltd. Ken has been working in the broadcast and video industry for over 30 years. He has been a founder of four companies and held executive technology positions at PowerTV, Scientific-Atlanta, Cisco, and Synamedia. He is currently consulting with Sky to help drive a wealth of applications to the Sky Q platform.

Leaders S1: E03 - Rory Kermack (Nearshore Agile)

Episode 3: Rory Kermack – CTO & Co-Founder – Nearshore Agile Rory Kermack is an award winning software engineer & CTO. Having worked with FTSE 100, major financial institutions and other high profile companies, he holds a deep interest in innovating software development and technology.

Leaders S1: E02 - Salman Hashmi (Ericsson)

Episode 2: Salman A. Hashmi - Technology Consultant/Senior Solution Architect – Ericsson Salman spent 20 years of his services in the field of Telecom & IT. He has been working in Ireland since 2009 as a Technology Consultant & Senior Solution Architect in the domain of IP/Cloud/SDN and NFVI. During his career, he has travelled extensively across the globe and has worked with over 30 IT/Telecom service providers. He is experienced with Mobile Operator environments in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Nor

Leaders S1: E01 - Alex Tatham (Westcoast Ltd.)

Episode 1: Alex Tatham - Managing Director - Westcoast Ltd. Westcoast is the UK's largest privately owned technology company. Alex Tatham has led the business for the past six years, having been promoted from Sales & Marketing Director in 2013. The business is growing organically at over 10% per annum and last year had sales of over £2.8bn. While being a qualified Chartered Accountant, Alex is also a well known figure in the IT Channel having twice been voted at Channel Personality of the Year.

Leaders S2: E26 - Ron Daugherty & Deanna Miller (Daugherty)

Ron Daugherty - CEO & President - Daugherty Business Solutions Deanna Miller - Vice President - Daugherty Business Solutions Ron Daugherty is President and CEO of Daugherty Business Solutions, which he founded in 1985. Under Ron’s leadership, Daugherty has become an innovator in delivering technology-enabled business solutions, a destination for career-oriented technology experts, and a leader in strengthening the communities in which we live and work. Dee Miller is an accomplished, senior business leader w

Leaders S2: E25 - Jean-Claude Thompson (The Kraft Heinz Company)

Jean-Claude Thompson - Global Category Lead, Contingent Workforce and BPO - The Kraft Heinz Company Jean-Claude is an experienced Global Procurement professional with a demonstrated history of deploying strategic procurement strategies within complex multinational organisations.

Leaders S2: E24 - Edgar Rivera (Dream To Succeed)

Edgar Rivera - Director of Technology - Dream To Succeed Edgar currently works in the UK as Cloud Consultant and also leads as Director of Technology for a non-profit organization called DreamToSucceed, which focuses on helping and inspiring other latinos to achieve their dreams and develop their skills in the STEM area. Edgar is an experienced Software Engineer and very passionate about server-side web development, web design, rich internet applications, and leading-edge technologies like machine learning

Leaders S2: E23 - Phil Blows & Louis Quaintance (Accru Finance)

Phil Blows - CEO - Accru Finance Louis Quaintance - CTO - Accru Finance Phil has spent the last 15 years building and scaling Fintechs. Initially working as a trader and investment manager, he went on to lead teams tasked with scaling retail platforms to mass market adoption in both the B2B and B2C space. As part of this effort, he interviewed over 10,000 people about their finances and where they were struggling and used this knowledge to develop tools aimed at improving the financial health of the UK. Phi

Leaders S2: E22 - Tony Healy (Ticketer Group)

Tony Healy - Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer - Ticketer Group Tony is currently Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Ticketer & FARA AS, where he provides overall technical vision and innovative strategies as to how technology will be used in the company and leads the Software Engineering, IT and DevOps, and Security teams. Tony has worked within high-growth global industries such as Distribution, EdTech, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance, Transportation and Technology, where he has performed

Leaders S2: E21 - Aris Manshor (RELX)

Aris Manshor - Software Engineering Manager - RELX Aris Manshor is a Software Engineering Manager at RELX, a Global Fortune 500 company providing business information to customers. Prior to working with RELX he has held senior positions at MasterCard, EE Mobile and Idenprotect. He has more than 20 years of experience in leading technical teams to deliver mission critical applications and platforms especially with new best of breed technologies and architecture in order to improve customer experience and dri

Leaders S2: E20 - Adriele Parker & Caren Young (DEI In a Box)

Adriele Parker - Career Coach & Co-founder - Adriele Parker, LLC. & DEI In a Box Caren Young - President & Co-founder - The Professional Adult & DEI In a Box Adriele Parker Adriele Parker helps leaders, teams, and organizations improve cultural competency and build more equitable & inclusive spaces for all. She also helps mid-level professionals of color [re]discover their passion(s) and gain clarity on how to reach the next chapter of their careers. Adriele started her journey in career development in 2008

Leaders S2: E19 - Chris Burrell (Landbay)

Chris Burrell - CTO - Landbay Chris joined Landbay, a best in class buy to let mortgage lender start up as the lead software engineer and then became its CTO. With 10+ years’ of commercial experience, he designed, developed and continues to deliver the microservice architecture that was built from the ground-up to 50+ microservices. Prior to working with Landbay, his most recent roles involved helping architect and develop some of the largest UK customer-facing platforms in the UK, such as the EE online sho

Leaders S2: E18 - Ben Putley (Alkimi Exchange)

Ben Putley - CEO & Co-Founder - Alkimi Exchange Ben has spent the last 10 years working in the advertising technology space; and has worked with the world's largest publishers to help them create and deliver effective digital ad products.

Leaders S2: E17 - Tanya Thomas (GDS Group)

Tanya Thomas - Chief Sales Officer - GDS Group Tanya joined GDS Group as CEO in 2018 moved to the U.S in June 2020 to take the lead in navigating our transformation to a Digital First event portfolio and scale the U.S commercial business. Currently trading +76% on pre-pandemic revenues. Previously, she was Group Sales Director for UBM PLC.

Leaders S2: E16 - Niamh Muldoon (OneLogin)

Niamh Muldoon - Global DPO and Senior Director in Trust and Security - OneLogin Niamh Vianney Muldoon, award-winning information security thought leader with extensive expertise in creating and leading global security initiatives across multiple industries. Muldoon is OneLogin's Global DPO and Senior Director in Trust and Security and based in Dublin, Ireland. Muldoon heads up all things trust, security, and privacy for OneLogins EMEA operations. This includes driving sales, engineering, and customer servic

Leaders S2: E15 - Robert Elliott Smith (StrangeMap)

Robert Elliott Smith - Owner - StrangeMap Dr. Robert Smith is a technologist, complexity scientist, and entrepreneur. He has been working in AI for 30 years, for clients across the private and public sectors. He is also the author or Rage Inside the Machine: The Prejudice of Algorithms and How to Stop the Internet Making Bigots of Us All, which was shortlisted as UK Best Business Book of the Year.

Leaders S2: E14 - Andy Lord (WAWWA)

Andy Lord - Founder & CEO - WAWWA Andy is a consultant in disruptive and immersive education, a serial entrepreneur, and professional ambassador for exciting brands.

Leaders S2: E13 - Andy Grzess (Smarttech247)

Andy Grzess - Chief Technology Officer - Smarttech247 Andy is an experienced CTO with a passion for cybersecurity. In his role at Smarttech247, Andy leads the delivery of next generation cyber defence technologies and services to global enterprise customers. Andy dedicated the last eight years of his 20-year IT tenure to cybersecurity, advising clients and peers on policy, technology, trends and architecture associated with security.

Leaders S2: E12 - Neil Redmond (PwC)

Neil Redmond - Director of Cybersecurity - PwC Neil Redmond is a Director of Cybersecurity in PwC, where he focuses on the TMT and Government and Healthcare sectors. Prior to joining PwC, Neil was CSO in Huawei Technologies Ireland and Senior Manager in Deloitte Ireland. Neil has extensive telecom experience from working in Eir and ComReg, so understands the commercial, operational and regulatory aspects of the telecom industry. Neil has 20 years of experience in the security and telecom industries and is a

Leaders S2: E11 - Mike Burke (BOE Varitronix)

Mike Burke - Managing Director, European Operations - BOE Varitronix Mike Burke is Managing Director of BOE VX European Operations, responsible for 6 European Offices. BOE is the World’s largest manufacturer of liquid Crystal Displays and OLED displays, supplying screens for TV, mobile phone, laptop, tablet, monitor, medical, white goods, industrial and automotive applications.

Leaders S2: E10 - Claus Höfele (doctari)

Claus is currently the Head of Development at doctari, the German market leader in workforce management for medical professionals. In his role, he supports product teams to deliver outstanding products by promoting participative decision making and servant leadership. Having lived and worked in Japan, Australia, and Germany, he is now based in Berlin with his family.

Leaders S2: E09 - Ewen Mcpherson (Discover)

Ewen Mcpherson - Senior Director, Application Development - Discover Financial Services Ewen has responsibilities for all application development and architecture for Discover Financial Services global payments networks: Discover Network, Diners Club International and Pulse. He is responsible for all BAU development of Switch, Settlement, Disputes and Boarding platforms as well as new green field digital wallet platform development. More recently, he has been overseeing the complete re-architecture of all 3

Leaders S2: E08 - Yasin Rosowsky & Gemma Chambers (Arabesque)

Yasin Rosowsky - Co–CEO - Arabesque AI Gemma Chambers - Head of Operations - Arabesque AI Yasin Rosowsky is co–CEO of Arabesque AI, a tech company based in London which provides its clients a platform for creating customised, actively managed investment strategies powered by artificial intelligence. Previously, Yasin headed up AI Research at Arabesque Asset Management before he and his team were spun out to form Arabesque AI. Yasin’s research interests are in distributed intelligence and he holds a PhD from

Leaders S2: E07 - Ross Humphrey (Validus)

Ross Humphrey - Technology Lead - Validus Risk Management Ross is the Technology Lead at Validus Risk Management. He manages a team of engineers across multiple disciplines. His focus is currently on scaling Validus’ technology offering using Cloud services and standardizing engineering approaches across the firm. He spends his down time with his daughter, playing guitar and doing sim racing.

Leaders S2: E06 - Deb Aspinall (BBC Studios Ltd.)

Deb Aspinall - Interim Consultant, Resourcing - BBC Studios Ltd. Deb has worked as an HR Generalist and Resourcing Leader across Tech, Media and Entertainment for many years. In more recent years, her focus has been on talent strategies for freelance populations in the gig economy.

Leaders S2: E05 - Norah Cullen (Salesforce)

Norah Cullen - Senior Solution Engineering Manager - Salesforce Norah Cullen is a Senior Solution Engineering Manager at Salesforce. She has 7 years of experience serving digital transformation to businesses of all sizes but is now passionately focused on helping small businesses to succeed in the cloud. Despite her technical role, Norah comes to the technology space from a decidedly non-technical background, with a belief that technology should serve us all.

Leaders S2: E04 - Ash Gawthorp (Ten10)

Ash is one of the co-founders of Ten10 and has been with the business since 2008. He has 23 years experience across a wide range of engineering roles including hardware, software, performance and quality. Within Ten10 Ash has responsibility for the delivery, development and leadership of Ten10's Graduate Academy since it's creation in 2013.

Leaders S2: E03 - Mary McCormick (NetSuite Oracle)

Mary McCormick - Senior Sales Director, High Tech - NetSuite Oracle Mary McCormick, Senior Director of Sales at NetSuite Oracle, has a focus on rebuilding sales teams by improving talent, processes, and redirecting motivation to achieve improved net-new revenue results. Mary is based in Austin, TX and joined the NetSuite team 5 ½ years ago before the company was acquired by tech giant Oracle in 2016. Mary has experience selling products and services to net-new clients, as well as retaining, renewing, and up

Leaders S2: E02 - Matt Dorian (Elsevier)

Matt Dorian - Senior Director, Quality Engineering - Elsevier Matt is a leader in software engineering quality assurance, currently Director of Quality Engineering at Elsevier. Matt focuses on promoting best practice and building teams that ensure high quality in the fast-paced world of Agile/DevOps Software engineering.

Leaders S2: E01 - Dave Fenton (Ancoris)

Dave Fenton - Vice President, Services - Ancoris Dave has over 25 years of experience leading Service organisations at a worldwide, European, and UK level and joined Ancoris in 2011 to lead its services organisation, covering pre-sales support, project delivery, consultancy, support, training and software development. Prior to joining Ancoris, he was Operations Director at Kroll OnTrack, providing technology-driven services and software for e-discovery into “Magic Circle” Law firms, and his experience also

Leaders S3: E13 - Sarah Longdon (Dorset Council)

Sarah Longdon - Head of Service Planning - Dorset Council Sarah is a Change and Transformation leader in local government and previously in financial services. She works with leaders to define and deliver strategic objectives and manage change programmes, bridging strategy, technology and operations. Sarah communicates using a personable style with calm and reflective listening skills to create successful relationships. She also builds successful teams by being open and collaborative, inspiring and motivati

Leaders S3: E12 - Jennifer Cox (Tenable)

Jennifer Cox - Security Engineering Manager at Tenable. Jennifer Cox is a Security Engineering Manager at Tenable, a global leader in Vulnerability Management. After studying Theatre Studies and Media Production, she began working in an admin role at a tech company based in Ireland. Here, she started to learn the various tools of the trade and skillsets that enabled her to progress to a tech support role handling retail, payroll, and accounting software. After working there for 11 years, Jennifer sought a n

Leaders S3: E10 - Andrew Strain (AAC Clyde Space)

Andrew Strain - CTO at AAC Clyde Space In his role as CTO, Andrew contributes a wide range of skills, such as systems engineering knowledge, product development, manufacturing, project management, quality and business development. While at Clyde Space, including as Chief Engineer, Andrew has built more than 15 years of experience in developing and delivering small satellites.

Leaders S3: E09 - Hira Ali (Advancing Your Potential)

Hira Ali - CEO - Advancing Your Potential An inspiring leadership trainer and career coach and an acclaimed writer and speaker, Hira Ali has been committed to helping others achieve their inherent potential throughout her award-winning career. Hira is also a successful entrepreneur who has launched several businesses to support her mission. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Telegraph, BBC, Harpers Bazaar, Independent, CBC, Huff Post, and Entrepreneur, among hundreds of other print, radio and television

Leaders S3: E08 - Elizabeth Pienaar (Sage)

Elizabeth Pienaar - Product Engineering Manager - Sage Elizabeth is a Product Engineering Manager, a Scrum professional, and a committed advocate for racial, cultural, and gender diversity in technology. She has over 16 years of technical and leadership experience in 10 companies, from start-ups to multinationals. Since joining Sage in 2016 to manage Sage CRM, she has been the Diversity & Inclusion Champion for Sage Ireland, launched UKI Gender Alliance @ Sage, and founded Women@Sage Ireland, leading initia

Leaders Series S5 E8: From Uni Dreams to Tech Titans- How FX Digital is Shaping Media's Future

Join Matthew Duhig, Co-Founder and MD of FX Digital, as he discusses connected TV's impact on media consumption. Learn about developing smart TV apps and the journey of Matthew and his co-founder from university graduates to industry leaders. Gain insights into starting and growing a tech venture. Perfect for entrepreneurs and media enthusiasts, this episode is filled with actionable advice. Explore the future of media with us!

Leaders S3: E07 - Mradul Khandelwal (LogiNext)

Mradul Khandelwal - Global VP of Business Developmentm - LogiNext Mradul Khandelwal has been the core drive behind fast-scaling and high client retention at LogiNext. With multiple sales and tech aces up his sleeve, Mradul has become the prime spokesperson for highly engaging business sales and relationships. He has been at the helm of sales for more than 10 years. The central pillar for LogiNext, Mradul has supervised its rise to 150 enterprise clients across 25 countries. He is an avid and passionate spea

Leaders S3: E06 - Stefano Cantarelli (Mavenir)

Stefano Cantarelli - CMO & Executive VP - Mavenir Stefano has spent almost three decades in the Telco industry and brings leadership in technology vision, innovative IP solutions in the mobile and convergent communication and also operational excellence in major technology transformation cycles and introduction in the overall Telecommunication market worldwide. Stefano is responsible for helping Mavenir expand its market share as a partner of choice for its global customer base, and ensures that Mavenir con

Leaders S3: E05 - Maryse Gordon (RepRisk)

Maryse Gordon - Partnerships and Business Development Manager - RepRisk Maryse has worked with financial services between London and New York for over 15 years and gained a wealth of knowledge and experience ranging from product development and support, to product management and business development. Staring her career at Hewlett Packard, progressing onto Logica and then London Stock Exchange Group, Maryse spent 10 years working across global regulatory compliance, risk management, data solution, fixed inco

Leaders S3: E04 - Paul Ruppert (Global Point View)

Paul Ruppert - Growth Consultant - Global Point View Paul Ruppert has over two decade’s experience in commercializing telecommunications technology, specifically focusing on the global use of text messages by enterprises connecting with their end customers. He’s an “ambidextrous executive” having deep experience in start-ups as well as global Fortune 100 Enterprises, including “going global from the start” with a startup, and selling it five years later for $500M. As a strategic consultant to enterprises de

Leaders S5: E07 - Dive into the future of AI & sustainability with Adrian Smith, CEO, Ripple AI.

Adrian discusses his journey from leading sustainability initiatives to founding Ripple AI, a platform that revolutionizes business sustainability. Learn how AI simplifies compliance, the effects of EU regulations, and how Ripple AI transforms sustainability into growth. Ideal for leaders and startups, this episode offers insights on using AI to exceed industry demands. Tune in for transformative ideas on AI and sustainability!

Leaders S3: E03 - Kelby Mahoney (VMware)

Kelby Mahoney - Program Manager - VMware Kelby is a Program Manager in the Office of the CTO at VMware based out of NYC. She is an avid reader, passionate coach, and innovative technologist.

Leaders S3: E02 - Liz Fulham (TAMI)

Liz Fulham - Founder & CEO - TAMI Liz Fulham is an Irish business executive who has been the chief executive officer of TAMI since 2014. TAMI is a market intelligence & sales leads generation company with 123M companies and 611M contacts. Liz startup TAMI to help B2B sales & marketing teams to hit their revenue targets. Previously Liz working on Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Paypal, Telefonica.

Leaders S3: E01 - Chris Byington (Updater)

Chris Byington - VP of Data - Updater Chris Byington is Vice President of Data at Updater, a New York based technology company that makes moving easier for the 45M Americans who move every year. At Updater Chris is responsible for the company's holistic data strategy, from core data warehousing to using data to drive personalization. Before Updater, Chris was head of analytics at Heroku, a Salesforce company, and he holds a Bachelor's from Pomona College in California.

Leaders S5: E06 - Manuel Schuller, Unravel the past, present, future of DevOps and DevSecOps

Stream the latest GCS Connect Leaders Series episode featuring Manuel Schuller, a DevOps expert from Rome! Explore the evolution of DevOps and DevSecOps, and learn how they're shaping software development's future. Discover the impact of DevOps on tech and business, and hear Manuel's insights on automation and AI. Tune in now for this inspiring and insightful conversation!

Leaders S5: E04- Are AI and Leadership the Keys to Revolutionising Product Development?

Check out the GCS Connect: Leaders Podcast with Labeeb Ismail, CEO of Kavia AI, and David Bloxham, CEO of GCS. Discover how AI and strong leadership are reshaping product development. With over 30 years in tech, including at Comcast, Labeeb discusses innovation, scaling teams, and AI-driven solutions. This episode is essential for tech leaders and innovators. Tune in for actionable insights in transforming product development!

Leaders S5: E03 - Stuart Kirby on bridging the tech skills gap and innovation in training and development

Join Stuart Kirby, Technology Director at Innovation Hub and CTO of Sparks, as he shares his journey in tech training and leadership. With 15 years of experience, Stuart discusses his transition from teaching in Manchester to shaping tech talent in Saudi Arabia. This episode covers the demand for specialized skills, challenges in training programs, and the role of mentorship in successful initiatives. Ideal for those interested in tech education, leadership, and workforce development.

Leaders S5: E02 - Robert J. Sugrue on exploring the evolution of cybersecurity

Join Robert J. Sugrue, a veteran cybersecurity consultant, as he explores the evolution of cybersecurity from early personal computers to complex large language models. With 30+ years of experience, he discusses tech advances, security challenges, and managing cybersecurity in dynamic environments. Robert offers advice on building robust systems and insights into the future of the industry. Since the podcast, he has become Group Head of Information & Cyber Security at Next 15.

Leaders S5: E01 - David Lindop on redefining leadership and business in the age of AI

Join David Lindop, former Chief Data Officer at EY, as he shares insights on leadership in the AI and data era. Now leading his own consultancy, David reflects on his shift from corporate to tech-driven entrepreneurship. He explores how AI is transforming consulting and recruitment with streamlined, cost-efficient models. He emphasizes the importance of innovation, AI's role in enhancing social mobility, and the future of startups. This episode offers valuable insights for navigating AI-driven leadership.

Leaders S5: E08 - From University Graduates to TV Tech Pioneers

Welcome to Episode 8 of the GCS Connect Leaders Series Podcast! In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Matthew Duhig, Co-Founder and MD of FX Digital. Ever wondered how connected TV is reshaping media consumption in our homes? Matthew delves deep into this exciting topic, revealing the intricacies of developing applications and software that change the way we interact with media. From smart TVs to streaming setups, FX Digital is at the frontier of these technological advancements.

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