We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this site, or closing this box, you consent to our use of cookies.

UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle
19 November 2019 | Trinity House
19 November 2019
Trinity House
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with your peers to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the UK & Ireland CIO Inner Circle.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Investing in your people and the right technologies
Innovating with advanced technologies and new delivery models
Influencing business stakeholders and enterprise outcomes
UK & Ireland CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Marina Bellini
BAT
Chief Information and Digital Officer, Director, Digital and Information

Diane Bitzel
Intertek Group plc
Group CIO

Claire Dickson
BP
Former CIO, Downstream

David Germain
RSA Group plc
Group CIO

Helen Walker
Department for Education
CTO

Craig Walker
Shell Downstream
VP & CIO
Agenda
19 November 2019
16:30 - 17:30 Executive Networking Reception
17:30 - 19:00 Discussion Topics
Beyond Buzzwords – Redefining Enterprise IT Strategy
Marina Bellini
Chief Information and Digital Officer, Director, Digital and Information
BAT
Paul Brotzel
Global CIO - Risk
Aon
Ian Golding
Interim CIO
Natural History Museum
Graeme Hackland
CIO
Williams F1
Tracey Jessup
CDIO
UK Parliament
Darren Martin
Group CTO
Wood
Guy Mason
CIO
Clarks
Andrew Quail
Director of IT and Innovation
SGN
Phil Scully
CIO
Costa
Judith van de Pas
CIO
Shell Global Marketing & Fleet Solutions
Richard Williams
Managing Director, IT (CIO)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
In a business environment long driven by technology, once-refreshing ideas like “disruption,” “transformation” and “innovation” have begun to take on the drone of buzzwords. While these concepts show up everywhere, they still hold great meaning for the organisations and leaders able to embrace them. In this dinner conversation, you and your CIO peers will reclaim the future of enterprise IT strategy from jargon peddlers. You’ll examine the real-world impact of emerging technologies, the necessity of rapid change and the practical approaches to fostering innovation. Come prepared to share successes, ask questions and reimagine leadership for tomorrow’s tech-driven enterprise.
Topic 1: Redefine: The Digital Enterprise
- What are your successes in building a roadmap for a digital strategy?
- How do you secure organisation-wide support for digital initiatives?
- How do you demonstrate ROI on digital initiatives?
Topic 2: Redefine: Innovation in a Digital Space
- How do you balance the day-to-day while creating innovative practices?
- What is your strategy on innovation — buy or build?
- How do you steer your organisation toward new technologies (AI, machine learning, smart devices)?
- What talent skillsets are needed in the new digital environment?
Topic 3: Redefine: Customer Engagement in a Digital World
- What partnerships within the business are you leveraging to build a customer experience?
- What are you doing to understand your current and prospective customers?
- How can you influence the business to meet the needs of the digital consumer?
19:00 - 19:30 Networking Break
19:30 - 21:00 Summary Discussion & Dinner
21:00 - 22:00 Social Hour
UK & Ireland CIO Programme Managers
For inquiries related to this event, please reach out to your dedicated program contacts.