GCS Leaders Series

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Leaders Series Podcast, featuring Richard Berends, Head of Safe AI at Lanboss AI, discussing the concept of "Safe AI." In this episode, Richard shares insights on how AI can revolutionize business efficiency and decision-making when implemented correctly. He emphasizes the importance of starting with quality data to avoid skewed outcomes and hig...

In this enlightening episode of the GCS Connect Leaders series, we welcome John Barlow, Director of Strategic Accounts for Consult Red— a leader in technology consulting within the connected devices and broadcast sectors. Join us as John navigates his diverse career path from HR to engineering and sales, sharing invaluable insights into leveraging a spectrum of skills for career growth. Discover h...

Are you really leading your teams or just managing them? Have you ever wonder what separates the good leaders from the truly elite? What really happens in those high-stakes meetings with global figures, and what you can learn from them? In our latest GCS Connect Leaders Series episode, David Bloxham, CEO of GCS had the privilege of speaking with Gianluca Riccio, Chair of the Business at OECD Finan...

In this episode of the GCS Connect Leaders Series, we sit down with Gary Jamieson , VP of Innovation & Strategy at the Innovation Hub and founder of Vipeon. With a career that spans startups to tech giants like Cisco and Comcast, Gary shares hard-earned leadership insights on navigating change, aligning teams, anddriving innovation. From meeting Princess Diana to appearing on Tomorrow's World...

What does it take to go from an electrician with no healthcare background to leading one of Europe’s most innovative cardiac tech companies? In this episode of the  Leader Series Podcast , we sit down with  Robert Kelly , Founder and CEO of  Heart Rhythm International (HRI)  — a company transforming how cardiac patients are monitored and cared for using cloud-based platforms and AI. You'll hear ab...

Is your career path limited by traditional qualifications and university degrees? Just launched! Our latest GCS Leaders Series podcast features David Bloxham, CEO of GCS, and Peter Davitt, CEO of FIT, revealing how modern apprenticeships are reshaping the tech industry and how you can leverage this pathway to improve your career prospects. Yesterday marked the celebration of St. Patrick's Day—...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the GCS Connect Leaders Series Podcast! In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Matthew Duhig , Co-Founder and MD of FX Digital. Ever wondered how connected TV is reshaping media consumption in our homes? Matthew delves deep into this exciting topic, revealing the intricacies of developing applications and software that change the way we interact with media....

In this episode, Adrian shares his journey from leading sustainability initiatives across industries to creating Ripple AI, an innovative platform that revolutionizes how businesses approach sustainability. Highlights you won't want to miss:•How AI-enabled solutions are simplifying and enhancing sustainability efforts, turning compliance into a competitive edge. •The impact of EU regulations o...

The latest episode of the GCS Connect Leaders Series is now streaming—featuring none other than Manuel Schuller, a DevOps evangelist, all the way from Rome! Join us as Manuel dives into the fascinating world of DevOps and DevSecOps, unravelling the past, present, and future of this dynamic field. Whether you're well-versed in tech or just curious about how this innovative approach is shaping t...

In this episode, we’re joined by Glen McCracken, Head of Data Analytics and Automation at ION Analytics, to explore the transformative potential of generative AI and its role in shaping industries. Glen shares his expertise on how technologies like ChatGPT are not just automating processes but also augmenting human capabilities, creating opportunities for businesses to innovate and scale. With ove...

Check out the latest episode of the GCS Connect: Leaders Podcast featuring Labeeb Ismail, Founder and CEO of Kavia AI and David Bloxham, CEO of GCS and learn how AI and bold leadership are transforming the future of product development. With a career spanning over 30 years, including pivotal leadership roles at tech giants like Comcast, Labeeb shares his journey of innovation, scaling teams to ove...

In this episode of the GCS Connect Leader Series, we’re join by Stuart Kirby, Technology Director at Innovation Hub and CTO of Sparks, shares his journey in technology training and leadership. With nearly 15 years of experience in developing people in tech, Stuart discusses his path from teaching in Manchester to now playing a key role in training the next generation of tech professionals in Saudi...

In this insightful episode, we are thrilled to have Robert J. Sugrue, a seasoned cybersecurity business consultant, joining us for a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity. With over three decades of experience, Robert shares his journey and expertise, exploring the evolution of cybersecurity from the early days of personal computers to the complexities introduced by large language models. Key...

In this episode, we’re joined by David Lindop, former Chief Data Officer at Ernst & Young (EY), who shares his unique perspective on leading in the age of AI and data. Now at the helm of his own consultancy, David reflects on the transition from a large corporate environment to building a lean, tech-driven business. He discusses the challenges and rewards of being hands-on again, diving into t...

Elizabeth Cowper, Founder and CEO of Ludo, works with companies to provide support at all stages of their diversity journey. She explains the business importance of diversity, how it looks in a variety of corporate backgrounds, and the excitement of a startup environment. We also talk about how even the smallest steps can help to improve a workplace. Elizabeth Cowper has over 20 years of HR leader...

Pri Alagoda breaks down the nuances of a CISO role and how it has evolved across the industry over the years. He dives into what information security truly means, the further education sector, and building risk capacity. Pri has over 28 years of experience in the technology industry, with 16 of those years focused on leading, designing and implementing comprehensive organisation wide security prog...

Jim joins us for the leader series to discuss developing cyber platforms in a start up environment, building a culture of security, and looking outside the box when it comes to building a cyber team. He also mentions the essential things that you should be doing when focusing on cyber and security and the ongoing battle of automation in cyber. Its important to think about cyber within a supply cha...

Thom joined ATC a year ago. The Austin Technology Council is a 30-year organization that works to build community in the Austin tech sector. Now, Austin has emerged as one of the world's leading technology hubs to look out for. Some takeaways... Be a part of your community as it drives important collaboration. Building business trust is key and this comes through face-to-face interaction. You...

Suhail Khan, Director of Development, Programming, & Engineering at Huawei, talks with us about working in an agile environment and dealing with the challenges that arise, how software is universal across industry, and learning from yours (and other people's) mistakes as a leader. He also discusses taking a retrospective viewpoint, the importance of culture fit as much as tech fit, and the...

Elizabeth joins us on this episode to speak about using data as an effective tool for business and how the investment that you make in it should provide a good return. She also talks about the problem with buying software products without a real strategy, the excitement of running a blog and an online community, and the dangers of overhiring and the resulting problems it is causing in the tech com...

We speak to Jake Kimber, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Pixel United, about how he overcomes challenges as a Talent leader and the difference between gaming and other tech industries.  He shares his insights on developing more diversity in an industry and how it can benefit society, building on EVP to help grow headcount and the business, and the importance of buy-in at all levels i...

Matt Cook, an accomplished, award-winning sales and inbound marketing leader and expert in all aspects of business development, joins us on the Leaders Series this week! We discuss with Matt how the success of a business can be largely based on sound business processes, using digital and innovation to drive growth, and how to scale up a business in a way that will guarantee positive results. Matt...

We speak with Simon Blake OBE, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, about being aware of using mental health as a catch-all term, how wellbeing can drive productivity and understanding mental health as a leader and how to implement best practices in today's workplace.   Simon Blake OBE joined MHFA England as Chief Executive in October 2018, leading the social enterprise to achieve its visi...

JaJuan Smart, Founder of Maktub Limitless, kicks off our 2023 season about workplace culture and DEI strategy. He talks about making DEI a people-first strategy, building a collaborative culture through inclusion, having humility and listening when a leader is involved in DEI, and the importance of constantly re-evaluating your goals. JaJuan also speaks about how a military background can form you...

Sarah Longdon, Head of Service Planning at Public Health Dorset, takes us through change during the COVID crisis, managing different factions in the UK Public Sector, and remaining calm and communicating well during adversity. She also explains the difference between Public Health and NHS and shares her career journey from the Finance to Heathcare industry. Sarah is a Change and Transformation lea...