UK & Ireland CIO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level 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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

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.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Claire Dickson

Haleon
CDTO

David Germain

QBE Insurance Group Ltd
Group CIO

Javed Iqbal

BAT
CDIO

Kate Platonova

Shell
SVP & CIO, Downstream & Renewables

Governing Body Members

Gary Allwood

ABP
Director of IT

Pooja Bagga

The Guardian
CIO

Lynn Beattie

B&Q
Director of Technology & Product

Kanwar Brar

Go-Ahead
Chief Digital Information Officer

Robert Castello

Stanley Black & Decker
CIO, Tools & Outdoor

Jatin Chandwani

KFC
CTO, UK & Ireland

Tim Coles

Hitachi Rail
Global CIO

Linda Cooke

Chaucer Group
Group CIO

Ashling Cunningham

Irish Life
CIO

Euan Davidson

KCA Deutag
Group Head of IT

Alison Davis

GE Healthcare
Executive Director, IT/Business Relationships

Ahmed El Sayed

Vodafone Group
CIO, UK

Charlie Ewen

Met Office
CIO, Technology Director

Belinda Finch

IFS
EVP & CIO

Nicky Green

Lavazza
Global IT Director

Mark Hall

Legal & General
Group CTO

Marcus Hunter

EVRi
CTO

Ed Hutt

Impellam Group PLC
Group CIO

Hena Jalil

BT Group
CIO, Business

Tracey Jessup

De Montfort University
CTO

Cijo Joseph

Mitie
CTIO

Lale Kof Karan

Croda
Group CIO

Ian Mallinson

Warburtons
Director of IT

Kerry McCormack

First Sentier Investors
Global Head of IT

Edel McGrath

Knight Frank
Partner, Group Head of Technology

Jamie Ovenden

Schroders
CTO

Mark Pearson

Arriva
Group CIO

Lawrence Peters

Latham & Watkins
Director of Technology, Europe, Middle East & Asia

Sharon Prior

Heathrow Airport Ltd.
CIO

Andrew Quail

SGN
Director of IT

Mark Smith

Allwyn
CTO

Craig Spurdle

Phoenix Group
Director Wholesale IT & Automation, Europe

Lyndon Subroyen

Investec
Global Head of Digital & Technology

Nadine Thomson

GroupM
CTO

Noelle Watts

Ornua
CITO

Claire Whitmore

E.ON
Head of Digital Technology

Yanna Winter

Generali UK
CIO, Global Corporate and Commercial & Generali UK

Jenny Wood

Skipton Building Society
Group CIO

Nick Woods

Manchester Airports Group
CIO

Sonia Zahiroddiny

HS2
CIO


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
  2. Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
  3. Leading the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

16 October 2024 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CIO Executive Summit

Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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VIRTUAL

19 November 2024 | 1 hour

UK & Ireland CIO Town Hall

Why Start with Digital Employee Experience?

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

4 December 2024 | an evening

UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle

Barber Surgeons' Hall, London

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

5 March 2025 | an evening

UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle

Kent House Knightsbridge

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

11 June 2025 | 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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IN-PERSON

15 October 2025 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CIO Executive Summit

Convene 155 Bishopsgate

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

4 December 2025 | an evening

UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle

87 Barts Close

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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Your Community Partners


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