Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Par Olsson, Cyber Security & Hardware Director at Bosch, and Aleksei Meshcheriakov, Accountable Lead – Defensive Security at Klarna. The conversation explores how organisations can strengthen cybersecurity strategies through both hardware resilience and proactive defence mechanisms. As digital ecosystems expand and in...

Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Nazli Sahin, Manager – Security and Infrastructure at Accedo.tv, and Aurelijus Stuknys, Information Security Manager at SEB.The conversation explores what defines effective agile security development and how organisations can balance speed, innovation and protection within modern software environments. The guests disc...

Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Markus Kuchler, Head of Global IT Security at Epiroc AB, Björn Nordle, Operational Compliance Manager at Visma Finance, Vuk Vujovic, Physical Security Manager – Retail at Telenor Connexion, and Olof Eilertsson, Business Delivery Owner – Scandinavia, IT Legal at Atea Sverige AB.The conversation explores how organisatio...

Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Svetoslav, Head of AI at Digital Mirror Sweden, Celine Xu, Engagement Manager & AI Product Strategist at H&M Group and Albert Ziegler, Head of AI at XBOW.The conversation explores how shifting geopolitical dynamics are reshaping the security landscape for organisations worldwide. From the growing complexity of internati...

Today's episode is hosted by Martha Rayner and they are joined on the podcast by Peer Klavefors, Lead Solution Architect at Columbus, Dario Antolini, Data Platform Engineer at Avanade and Anders Dahlin, Solution Engineer / AI-ERP at Microsoft. The conversation explores what organisations can do to help more AI projects progress successfully from proof of concept into full production. Drawing on th...

Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Vida Ahmadi Mehri, Data & AI Governance Officer at Electrolux Group, Frederick Lamartin, Chief Information Security Officer at PwC Sweden, Mikael Lagström, Head of Application Security – SE/DK Team at DNV Cyber, and Adam Machnikowski, Head of IT & Security at Schibsted & Vend Polska. The conversation explores how orga...

Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Sadetta Postareff, Principal Information Security Manager at atNorth, Heidi Holm, Chief Information Security Officer at Lindab Group, Gabriel Winnberg, Critical Flow Resilience Manager at IKEA, and Peter Saverman, Cyber Security Officer at Emulate Energy AB.The conversation explores the evolving role of security in mo...

Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Necip Bamyaci, Strategic Portfolio Manager at Siemens Energy, Somayeh Aghanavesi, Platform Program Manager at Alstom Transport AB, and Adriano Scotto, Senior Project Development Manager at Electrolux AB.The conversation explores the realities of digital transformation within major organisations, uncovering both the s...

Host Chris Hackett explores how organizations can effectively engage senior leadership in cybersecurity. Staffan Fredriksson, CISO at Regent AB, Magnus Sjolander, Senior Manager for Information Security, IT Risk & Privacy at Accenture, Mikael Lagstrom, Head of Application Security for the SE/DK team at DNV Cyber, and Maria Eriksson, NDA share perspectives on driving executive engagement. The discu...

Host Georgia Benton leads a discussion on how leaders can align teams while preserving creativity. Adam Karlsson, Lead Designer at Vend, Rachele A Moresi, Engineering Manager at Spotify, and Kristian Larsen, Managing Director at Hybel AS share their experiences balancing structure with innovation. They explore leadership strategies, collaboration methods, and practical approaches for empowering te...

Host Chris Hackett explores the realities of risk and compliance with three industry experts. Joakim Sjunnesson, Group Information Security Risk Manager at ASSA ABLOY, Adrien LeClerqc, Internal Audit and Risk Manager at Spotify, and Somaia El-Gamal, Cyber Security Manager at Amaris Consulting share insights into how businesses can manage risk, strengthen governance, and navigate compliance challen...

Host Rachel Owen is joined by Pavel Melekhov, Head of Engineering at Pixellu, Alyona Gurshchenkova, Engineering Manager at Ecosia, Lauri Pitkanen, Engineering Manager at Digia Plc, and Martti Kontula, Head of OT & Data at Landis + Gyr, to explore how to hire for culture fit in remote and hybrid technology teams. They share strategies for building cohesive, high-performing teams, fostering collabor...

Host Charlotte Roberts brings together Aitor Alonso, Generative AI Product Manager at Siemens Energy; Johan Bergman, CEO and Consultant at Data Edge; Miquel Rius Carmona, Head of Data Products and AI Delivery at Siemens Energy; and Per Svanström, Partner at Crowd Collective, to explore how organizations can unlock data-driven business value. They discuss best practices in AI product management, st...

Host Charlie Beetson is joined by Tornike Liparteliani, Director of Risk and Compliance at Trustly, Sara Brunsdon-McVeigh, Co-Head of Compliance and MLRO at SEB, and Andrew Caines, Head of Risk and Quality at DNB, to explore how top Nordic financial institutions are shaping future-proof compliance strategies. The episode dives into evolving risk landscapes, regulatory expectations, and the strateg...

Host Sam Russell is joined by Anass Sedrati, Project Manager and AI Researcher at RISE, Weynand Deysel, Chief Data Officer at Boliden, and Cecilia Andersson, Business Manager AI & Relate at Pulsen Omsorg, to explore whether ethical frameworks can keep pace with the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. The conversation spans data governance, sustainable AI strategies, and the ethical challenges...

Host Charlotte Roberts is joined by Abraham Retta Tsehaye (Head of Data & Analytics, GlobalConnect), Jonny Mattes (Chief Executive Officer, WADE Professional Services), and Jens Tonberg Larsson (VP Data, Gilion) for an in-depth look at how to lead and scale high-performing data teams. From driving a data-first culture to managing technical talent and aligning business strategy, the guests share th...

Host Charlie Beetson speaks with Edward Broadhurst (Senior Business Risk Manager, Nordea) and Rodrigo Lopes D. (Head of Department – Financial Sponsors, DNB) about the critical role data quality plays in the fight against financial crime. They explore how accurate, reliable information supports compliance, enhances fraud detection, and strengthens risk assessment. This episode offers actionable in...

Host Charlie Beetson is joined by Gent Jansson (Head of Group Compliance, SEB), Joseph Jawahiri (Manager – Risk, Governance and Compliance, Nasdaq), and Jonathan Gallimore (Senior Compliance Manager, Falcon) to unpack how financial institutions are navigating increasingly complex regulatory environments. The guests explore risk mitigation strategies, evolving governance structures, and proactive c...

Rachel Owen is joined by Arthur Peka, Lead Software Engineer at RELEX Solutions; Angelo Parravano, Software Engineering Manager at Trimble; Govind Bisht, Engineering Manager at Sievo; and Dzung Nguyen, Engineering Manager at Wolt. This episode explores the critical role of mentorship and leadership in building high-performing technology teams. The guests share personal experiences, strategies for...

Chris Hackett hosts a dynamic conversation on governance, risk, and compliance with Alexander Zeitlberger, Head of Recoveries and Collections at Klarna; Joakim Lundberg, Director of Security Consulting at Kyndryl; Luis Martinez, Global AI Compliance Manager at ASSA ABLOY; and Nithya Prabakaran, IS and GRC Team Lead at EasyPark Group. The episode explores effective GRC strategies, AI compliance, an...

Chris Hackett is joined by Johan Cronquist Waxberg, Founder of Exobe; Adam Machnikowski, Head of IT and Security at Schibsted Tech Polska; Marcus Silwer, Director of Product Marketing at HID; and Pernilla Hulth, IAM Project Manager at Region Sörmland. The discussion dives into actionable methods to improve security awareness and employee engagement. With insights on identity access management, org...

Charlie Beetson hosts a compelling conversation with Diane Reynolds, Head of Business Development for Group Risk at SEB; Martin Cronert, Chief Compliance Officer at Standard Chartered; and Hege Hagen, Group AML Officer and Head of Financial Crime Prevention at Vipps MobilePay. Together, they explore how automation and artificial intelligence are transforming risk management, compliance operations,...

Host Rachel Owen speaks with Alyona Gurshchenkova (Senior Engineering Manager at Ecosia), Nadja Nechaeva (Engineering Manager at Epassi), Hannu Arvila (Product Development Team Lead at SOK), and Jarno Tenni (VP Engineering at LeadDesk) about successfully integrating freelancers into engineering teams. They explore fostering a sense of ownership and belonging among external contributors, managing h...

Host James Dyson is joined by Suvi-Tuulia Haakana (GIS and information security specialist at Fortum), Chris Purcell (CTO and co-founder at Clock & Cloud), and Petteri Nakamura (Cybersecurity management consultant at DNV Cyber). They discuss the intersection of open data, cybersecurity, and geopolitics in today’s rapidly shifting global landscape. Explore how data transparency, infrastructure poli...

James Dyson explores the foundations of building strong security culture with insights from Joonatan Vilén (CISO, NetNordic Finland), Tuomas Karhula (Infrastructure Security Manager, Metso), and Antti Laatikainen (Principal Consultant, Reversec). The episode covers leadership’s role in shaping secure behavior, embedding best practices across infrastructure, and aligning teams around cybersecurity...