DTX Unplugged

In this episode, Biju Chudasama, Chief Technology Officer at Wilson James, shares his perspective on what it takes to make transformation work in complex, operational businesses where technology has to support people in the real world, not just on a screen. Drawing on more than 25 years of cross-sector experience, Biju explores why successful transformation starts with listening, understanding the...

In this episode, Tiffany St James, the UKs first regional public sector Chief AI Officer, shares her perspective on what it takes to lead responsible AI transformation at a regional level and why clear ownership, maturity and purpose are essential as AI moves from experimentation to real-world deployment. Drawing on her experience across government, consultancy and crisis response, Tiffany explore...

In this episode, Howard Marshall, former Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division and former Managing Director at Accenture Security, shares frontline insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape and what it really takes to lead transformation under pressure. From leading intelligence operations across 24 countries to challenging the hype around AI in cyber defence, Howard explores why...

Episode Description In this episode, Zahraa Murtaza, Senior Vice President and Agile Coach at BNY, shares practical insights into leading transformation in complex, regulated environments. From agile delivery and cloud migration to ethical AI and leadership, Zahraa explores why organisations should focus on optimising what they already have before chasing new tools. Discover how to balance people,...

In this episode, Ben Morris, Head of Cybersecurity Operations at the UK Home Office, shares deep insights into modern cybersecurity leadership amidst geopolitical tensions, digital transformation, and AI debates. Discover practical frameworks, leadership tips, and the importance of curiosity in building resilient cyber defenses. Key Topics: The “Triad of Pain”: balancing effort, cost, and agility...

In this episode, we explore digital transformation in environments where the stakes couldn’t be higher. In healthcare, cyber security isn’t just about protecting systems or data – it’s about protecting lives. Our guest is Hammond Reddie, Chief Information Security Officer at Spire Healthcare, the UK’s second largest private healthcare provider. Before joining Spire in January 2025, Hammond was CTO...

In this episode of DTX Unplugged, Sarah Leteney, Group CIO at Urenco, discusses the challenges and strategies of digital transformation in the highly regulated nuclear sector. She emphasises the importance of cultural considerations, the impact of AI, and the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Sarah shares insights on attracting talent, particularly younger generations, and highlig...

In this episode, Fergus Hay, CEO & Co-Founder of The Hacking Games explores the fascinating overlap between gaming, cybersecurity, and the power of neurodivergent minds. Recorded live at DTX London 2025, join Fergus and DTX Unplugged hosts Ollie Pickup and Sabrina Berko in solving one of today’s biggest challenges - the cyber talent gap. From shocking stats about youth cybercrime to the inspir...

In this episode of DTX Unplugged , hosts Ollie Pickup and Sabrina Berko sat down with Gina Gill , Chief Information Officer at Apollo , live at DTX London 2025 to unpack the realities of digital transformation across both public and private sectors. Together, they explore what it really means to transform while keeping the business running, why curiosity and learning are non-negotiable leadership...

In this powerful episode of DTX Unplugged , we sit down with Kam Karaji , Cybersecurity Director at the NFL , whose extraordinary career journey spans from counter-terrorism operations as a decorated police officer, to protecting global digital infrastructure for some of the world's biggest brands. Now one of the Wall Street Journal’s top 140 CISOs , Kam opens up about what real leadership looks l...

Welcome to the very first episode of DTX Unplugged , the podcast that gets to the heart of business evolution. Hosted by Sabrina Berko , Head of Content at Clarion Events, and Ollie Pickup , award-winning technology and business journalist, each episode shines a light on the leaders and change-makers reshaping how organisations approach transformation. We’re kicking things off in style with Nick H...