Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

In this episode, Sam Russell sits down with AI experts Gaurav Dixit, Head of Data & AI Products at DigitalRoute, Sonny Mir, Program Manager AI at Xensam, Andreas Palmlund, Head of AI Implementation at ComplyIt, and Eric Hörberg, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Avaus. They discuss how businesses can leverage AI innovation to drive success. The guests share insights on implementing AI strategies,...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by Magdalena Zjakic, CPO at Swedbank, Lina Papinigė, Team Manager at SEB, and Terje Aleksander Fjeldvær, Head of Financial Crime & Sanctions at DNB, as they discuss the dynamics of leading high-performing teams. The conversation explores key strategies for building strong, efficient teams, effective leadership in banking, and fostering a culture of excelle...

Join Georgia Benton as she hosts an inspiring conversation on how great leaders foster the growth of new leaders. Marco Bulgheroni, Chief Digital Technology Officer at Electrolux, Katerina Georgiadou, Engineering Manager / Group Manager IT at Länsförsäkringar, and Tomasz Dacewicz, Senior Engineering Manager at Klarna, share their insights into how they empower their teams, develop leadership skill...

In this episode, Georgia Benton leads an insightful discussion on ethical leadership in tech with a dynamic panel of industry experts. Gaurav Gupta, Digital Product Owner SRE at Ericsson, Kelvin Craig, Chief Technology Officer at Othis, and Hans Olsen, Senior Engineering Manager at Milestone Systems, explore the importance of ethical decision-making and leadership within the tech sector. They shar...

Host Charlie Beetson explores how artificial intelligence is transforming risk and compliance with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Lead Business Strategist in Financial Markets Regulation at Tietoevry, and Joseph Jawahiri, Manager of Risk, Governance & Compliance at Zeb consulting. This episode dives into how AI-powered solutions are shaping governance frameworks, streamlining regulatory processes, and red...

Host Luke Vickers is joined by Juuso Viljanen, Head of Offering at Knowit; Tuomas Melin, Co-Founder & Data Architect at Recordly; Jussi Hacklin, Chief of Software Engineering at Elisa; and Ilja Ganulevics, Head of Platforms Integration Engineering at Nosto. This episode dives into how successful Nordic companies are scaling their engineering and product teams effectively. The conversation covers l...

Host Gemma Thomason welcomes Diane-Lee Pretorius, Senior Engineering Manager at Pleo; Rocky Neurock, Engineering Manager at Resurs Bank; and Hannu Puranen, Head of Application Management at Nordea. In this episode, they dive into what makes team collaboration truly effective within engineering and product environments. From communication frameworks to cross-functional teamwork, the conversation hi...

Host James Dyson speaks with four security and risk experts: Ondrej Doubek, Senior Security Management Consultant at Reversec; Riku Juurikko, Head of Preparedness & Continuity at Elisa; Jukka Seppänen, CISO at UpCloud; and Joakim Tauren, CISO of Small Business Segment at Visma. Together, they explore critical strategies for business continuity, risk management, and cybersecurity resilience. The di...

Host Chris Hackett is joined by Naiara Pereira Cunha, VP Global Delivery and Head of Legal Affairs at Besedo, Christopher Bosch, Chief Information Security Officer at Evolved Aerospace, and Daniel Brattemark, Head of Security and Compliance at Qlosr. The discussion explores how innovation thrives—or struggles—within regulatory boundaries. From cybersecurity and legal frameworks to product delivery...

Host Sam Russell engages with Miroslav Valan, Chief Data Scientist at Winningtemp, Nicolas Salinas, Senior Data Scientist at Volvo Cars, Asadullah Najam, Lead Data Engineer at Ericsson, and Prabhu Gurusamy, Lead Data Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services. They explore strategies to stay ahead amidst rapid changes in data, highlighting innovations in data science, engineering, and analytics. This...

Host Gemma Thomason welcomes Raoul Mehta, Head of Legal and Regulatory at Zimpler, Fredrik Karlsson, Head of Regulatory Reporting at SEB, and Katarina Bigovic Apitzsch, Senior Legal Counsel at NOBA Bank. They discuss the complexities and challenges of implementing RegTech systems, focusing on compliance automation, regulatory reporting, and risk management. This episode provides valuable insights...

Gemma Thomason hosts a dynamic discussion with João Lourenço Cabrita, Innovation Consultant at Confidencial, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. Together, they explore real-world approaches to digital transformation, covering everything from innovation frameworks to engineering leadership in fintech. The conversation dives into the practicalities of evolving legacy systems and scaling...

Host Gemma Thomason engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Fredrik Sundvall, CTO at Truepenny Capital Management, Vadym Khodak, Head of Product at Fintech Farm, and Gabriella-May Formosa, Head of Product Development at hi.health. The panel explores the intersection of AI, inclusive leadership, and diversity in the tech and fintech sectors. From developing ethical AI systems to leading di...

Host Gemma Thomason delves into digital evolution with Michael Goldman, Product Manager for Data & AI at Länsförsäkringar, Kevin Albrecht, Interim Head of Product at Resurs, and Regina Rasmanis, COO/CTO at Rediem Capital. They discuss leading digital transformation across finance, insurance, and investment sectors. Michael shares insights on AI implementation, Kevin highlights agile product strate...

Host Chris Hackett speaks with Tony Eklund, Information Technology Security Specialist at ICA Gruppen; Per Gustavsson, Chief Information Security Officer at Stratsys; and Marcus Södervall, Head of Trust at Stravito. This insightful conversation explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping security frameworks and trust management across industries. The guests share perspectives on navigating A...

Host Chris Hackett is joined by Victoria Ekstedt, Chief Information Security Officer at Orange Digital Services; Paul de Freene, Founder of NordicDesert AB; Rajeev Kumar Jain, Cyber Engineering Team Leader at IKEA; and Konrad Jelen, VP Data Science & AI at Kolomolo. This panel of experts shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity landscape and reshaping business models. F...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Gabriella-May Formosa, Head of Product Development at hi.health, Jasper Mills, Head of Product and Engineering Operations at Trustly, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. Together, they share insights on leading internal-facing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving efficiency within product and engineering departments. This episode explores ke...

Host Chris Hackett is joined by Fahd Gondal, Project Manager, Cybersecurity at Independent Contractor, Prabhu Dorairaj, Engineering Manager at Flightradar24, and Yousef Hashem, RAN Security System Manager at Ericsson. They delve into the evolving role of security in product development and how it shapes the future of engineering and technology. The guests share their expertise on integrating secur...

Host Chris Hackett leads a compelling discussion on the intersection of business, security, and governance with Nordic industry experts. Carl-Johan Ekelund, Head of Security at Atea Sverige, Mikko Laiso, Physical Security Leader at Ramboll, and Jennie Wallin, Head of Business Risk at Vattenfall, explore how security and GRC practices shape organizational strategy and resilience. This episode deliv...

Host Sophie Gould speaks with Diana Caplinska, Fractional CMO at FameOverflow; Jonas Strandell, Chief Marketing Officer at Besedo; and Dmitriy Yasinskiy, Product Marketing Manager at CtrlPrint. This expert panel dives into the evolving landscape of SEO and digital strategy, focusing on how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing workflows and decision-making. Tune in to gain practical insig...

Host Charlotte Roberts spotlights women driving data innovation with Carren Johnson, Data and Analytics Manager at Daniel Wellington; Valeria Ragagnin, Engineering Manager of the Data Product Team at Electrolux Group; and Lovisa Lannesand, Data & Analytics Manager at Foodora. This episode highlights their diverse experiences in data leadership, technical innovation, and driving strategic impact th...

Host Charlotte Roberts engages with Adarsh Mahesan Shyna, Lead Project Leader for Data Engineering & Architecture Strategy at Nordea; Dhany Saputra, Head of Data Science, AI, and Cloud Architecture at Micropower Group; and Charanya Thangaraj, Service Area Manager for Data Access Services at Volvo Buses. The discussion explores how data is driving innovation across finance, manufacturing, and mobil...

Host Gemma Thomason leads a focused discussion with Sarah Quantrill, Head of Legal, UK at SEB, and Sabina Ausfelt, Head of Regulatory, Risk & Oversight at Juni. The conversation explores how RegTech is reshaping financial compliance, streamlining legal frameworks, and enabling better oversight within the Nordic and UK financial sectors. With insights from legal and regulatory leaders, this episode...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Henrik Rosén, Founder of RosenRo; Andreas Mjelde, Co-Founder & CEO of Two; and Per-Jørgen Dam-Nielsen, Chief Technology Officer at Lendo Group. Together, they unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the FinTech space—from optimized lending and smarter financial platforms to automation and innovation in digital finance. The conversation explores the evolving...

Charlotte Roberts hosts a discussion with Kristofer Jakobsson, Manager of Data Science Nordics at Fortum; Niklas Jönsson, Analytics & Performance Manager at GlobalConnect; Claes Toll, Head of Data & Analytics at Voyado; and Rakesh Rana, Head of Data at Haypp Group. They explore how modern businesses are adopting new ways of working to align with emerging AI capabilities. This episode offers strate...