Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

In this episode, Joe Bamber sits down with Pasi Partanen, Lead Developer at OP Financial Group, Łukasz Wałach, Software Team Lead at OptoFidelity, Tommi Nikula, Engineering Manager at Elisa, and Lauri Pitkänen, Engineering Manager at Digia Plc, to discuss the importance of code quality. The conversation dives into best practices for software development, challenges in maintaining high standards, a...

In this episode, Rachel Owen talks with Mikael Siirtola, Director of Engineering at Nexi Group, Mikko Vaha, Software Engineering Team Lead at SOK, Marko Ortela, IT Service Management Architect at Aktia, and Tuomas Lempiäinen, Chief Technology Officer at Liana Technologies, about the power of human-driven teams. They dive into how individual strengths can transform into cohesive and high-performing...

James Dyson sits down with Jussi-Pekka Liimatainen, Information Security Compliance Manager at Valmet, Juha Ali-Melkkilä, CISO at Vastuu Group, and Sami Sumkin, CISO at COR Group Oy, to explore external threat and exposure monitoring in cybersecurity. The experts discuss key strategies for identifying and managing potential threats to organizations, including the role of information security compl...

Charlie Beetson speaks with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Lead Business Strategist for Financial Markets Regulation at Tietoevry, and Joseph Jawahiri, Manager for Risk, Governance & Compliance at Zeb Consulting, about how AI can transform compliance and risk management. The discussion focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way businesses address regulatory challenges, improve compliance...

Charlie Beetson speaks with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Business Strategist at Tietoevry, Sarah Quantrill, Former Head of Legal, and Mario Vieira, Chief Technology Officer at Duvi Pensions, about the intersection of new technology and automation within regulation. The discussion explores how businesses in legal and financial sectors are adopting cutting-edge technologies to streamline regulatory proces...

Sophie Gould is joined by Terence Tan, Head of CMF Design at Electrolux, Anders Sachs, Head of CMF Design and Sustainable Transformation at Geely Design Centre, Caroline Jacob, Lead CMF Strategist at Seymourpowell, and Britta Morel, CMF Design Manager at Yanfeng Automotive, to explore how design leaders can drive sustainable change. They discuss how design, particularly CMF (Color, Material, and F...

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...