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UK & Ireland CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the UK & Ireland community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Seizing momentum – influencing and leading the enterprise
- Thriving through uncertainty - empowering people and delivering value
- Advancing and scaling strategic, outcome-based technologies
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
O2 (Telefónica UK)
CIO
Marina Bellini
BAT
Chief Information and Digital Officer, Director, Digital and Information
Craig Charlton
Compass Group
Group CIO
Claire Dickson
DS Smith
CIO
David Germain
RSA
Group CIO
Robbert van Rutten
Royal Dutch Shell
VP & 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
Alison Davis
Natural History Museum
CIO
Charles Ewen
Met Office
Director of Technology & CIO
Dan Fiehn
Markerstudy Insurance Company Limited
Group COO
Adam Forde
Spectris
Group CIO
Andy Garrett
Lookers plc
Group IT Director
Mark Hall
Legal & General
Group IT Director
Aidan Hancock
Network Rail
Group CIO
Alison Hollingshead
Man Group
Chief of Staff, Trading Platform & Core Technology
Fiona Humphreys
E.ON UK
Digital Technology Director
Hasani Jess
Simply Business
CTO
Tracey Jessup
UK Parliament
CDIO
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
Daniel Marion
UEFA
Chief of Information & Communication Technology
Darren Martin
Wood
Group CTO
Guy Mason
Bourne Leisure
CIO
Angus McCallum
Metropolitan Police
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Deryck Mitchelson
NHS National Services Scotland
Director of National Digital and Information Security
Kath Moore
HSBC
Chief Information Officer, Automation,Utilities & Innovation
Glenn Morgan
IAG
Head of Digital Business Transformation
Ian Penny
Hiscox
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
Dave Watson
Scottish Government
COO for Information & Technology Services
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
IT Capabilities & Skills Manager
"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 Events
In-person Programs
14 September 2021
UK & Ireland CIO Executive Summit
Royal Lancaster London
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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December 2021
UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle
An evening with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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Virtual Programs
23 June 2021
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Boardroom
The CIOs Future Vision for the Digital Core — Adopting Application First Infrastructure
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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13 July 2021
UK & Ireland CIO Virtual Town Hall
Fuelling CIOs Influence for Digital Business Acceleration
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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October 7 - 8, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CIOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
Who’s Answering the Next Big Question? Global CIO Miao Song of Mars
On The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives about a big, timely business question. Here are highlights from our discussion with Global CIO of Petcare Miao Song of Mars, who discusses the factors that separate the old, functional view of the CIO from a new, more empowering one.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CIOs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 700 CIOs, it’s clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical. In our Leadership Perspective Survey, CIOs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for technology leaders.
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