Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast

What does “the future of work” really look like when AI, security, and human connection all collide? On today’s show, we’re joined by Johan Genbrugge, a Security Architect at Colruyt Group, to explore how organizations can responsibly integrate AI while maintaining the trust and collaboration that define great workplaces. Johan discusses how teams are preparing for Europe’s AI Act, the importance...

Imagine IT that feels made just for you. On today’s show, we’re joined by David Vincent, Lenovo’s Senior Product Marketing Manager for Security and Device Services, to talk about why hyper-personalization is the next big step in employee experience. David draws parallels between Lenovo’s new FIFA partnership and the world of IT, explaining how personalization in sports fandom mirrors what employee...

What if IT support could adapt to every individual, role, and work style? On today’s show, we’re joined by Gaurav Mishra, Global Cybersecurity Offering Lead for Lenovo’s Cybersecurity Portfolio, to discuss the evolution from personalized to hyper-personalized IT and how AI is making it possible. Gaurav explains the difference between serving organizations and serving people, detailing how Lenovo h...

What if the best way to strengthen your cybersecurity posture isn’t to add more tools, but to simplify? In this episode of Work Reborn, Manuel Martin, Security Operations Lead at EUMETSAT, joins host Rita Richa to discuss why complexity is one of today’s biggest threats to security. Manuel explains how overlapping systems, compliance demands, and legacy tools can slow teams down and create hesitat...

What does it take to build a security culture that keeps pace with AI-powered threats? In this episode of Work Reborn, Noora Ahmed-Moore, Head of Security Culture at Hoxhunt, joins host Rita Richa to discuss how organizations can strengthen the human side of cybersecurity. Noora explains how AI is changing the tactics of cybercriminals, from flawless phishing and deepfakes to voice cloning, and wh...

AI is evolving fast, and cybersecurity is racing to keep up. On today’s show, we’re joined by Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at 1Password, to discuss how organizations can embrace AI without sacrificing security or trust. Dave reflects on the “gold rush” of AI adoption and explains why, historically, security has always come second but doesn’t have to anymore. From AI governance and regional rea...

Can we build a safer internet by starting with safer code? On today’s show, we’re joined by Dustin Kirkland, SVP of Engineering at Chainguard, to explore how securing the open-source software supply chain is key to defending against AI-driven threats. Dustin shares why the rise of generative AI presents both a risk and an opportunity for cybersecurity teams and how his company is helping clients p...

What if the AI we’re using today is just the beginning? On today’s episode, we’re joined by Collins Onyango, Application Security Expert at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity and why the journey has only just begun. Collins shares his perspective on why AI adoption in security remains uneven across domains like thre...

Can organizations truly balance AI innovation with cybersecurity and sustainability? In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Taylor, Virtual CISO at Enfinium, a company transforming waste into renewable energy while pushing boundaries in data protection and carbon capture technology. Sam discusses the complexity of integrating AI into cybersecurity, where excitement often outpaces understanding. He e...

What does responsible AI adoption look like in cybersecurity? On today’s show, we’re joined by Adam Saunders, Head of Information Security at Mace Group, to explore how one of the UK’s top construction companies is embedding AI into its operations without losing sight of privacy, governance, or compliance. Adam explains how Mace launched its AI program with Copilot, focusing on training employees...

What makes a truly great digital experience: more technology, or smarter simplicity? In this episode of Work Reborn, Thomas Zuilani, Global CISO at Arla Foods, joins host Rita Richa to discuss why predictive and proactive IT are the real foundations of employee experience. Thomas reflects on three decades of IT leadership, from the unreliable systems of the past to today’s AI-driven world, and exp...

What happens when global connectivity meets industrial transformation? This conversation features David Zhao, Security and Network Architect at Tata Steel Nederland, as he breaks down the realities of managing cybersecurity across a multinational enterprise. David shares how his team balances detection, encryption, and identity management while navigating regulations that vary from country to coun...

What does it take to automate responsibly? On today’s show, we’re joined by Ragui Bassali, CISO at LuxEnergie S.A., to discuss how automation, transparency, and empathy can transform how organizations secure and empower their teams. Ragui shares insights from his experience leading automation initiatives at both Orange Business Services and LuxEnergie, highlighting how the real value of technology...

How do you keep customer trust when data is your most valuable asset? On today’s show, we’re joined by Elise Teinveld, Information Security Officer at Swedbank, to discuss how financial institutions are strengthening cybersecurity while keeping transparency and education at the forefront. Elise explains why the finance sector takes data protection so seriously, and how real transformation depends...

How do you make AI both powerful and responsible? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa sits down with Vivien Eberhardt, Cybersecurity Leader for Continental Europe, to unpack what’s holding organizations back from full-scale AI adoption and how to overcome it. Vivien explains why data quality is the biggest obstacle to effective AI, how her company trained over 250,000...

AI-driven cyberattacks are accelerating at a pace human teams can’t match. Host Rita Richa leads a powerful conversation with Christy Wyatt , President & CEO of Absolute Security , and Patricia Wilkey , SVP & GM, Lenovo International Sales , on how firmware-level resilience is becoming essential for protecting modern organizations. You’ll learn: ◼️Why embedded, undeletable security agents...

How can organizations keep up when change moves faster than ever? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Edith Jacques, cybersecurity and risk expert at Euroclear, about how AI, adaptability, and diversity are shaping the next generation of the workplace. Edith shares how rapid technological shifts are bringing IT and business teams closer together, why openne...

What does it really mean to “fight AI with AI”? On this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa sits down with Mikkel Seierø, Lenovo Security Services Developer, to explore the fine line between AI for cybersecurity and cybersecurity for AI. Mikkel explains how automation and intelligence-driven playbooks are helping teams detect attacks faster while maintaining control of complex...

In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Peter Allaert, CISO of a leading Belgian energy distributor, about the critical importance of data security, agility, and innovation in today’s digital economy. Peter explains how his organization secures over a million customer accounts through robust encryption, strict authorization, and vigilant data management. He als...

How do you design a workplace that evolves as fast as technology itself? On today’s show, host Rita Richa sits down with Ben Schneider, Head of Digital Workplace Solution Sales for Lenovo EMEA, to explore how enterprises are reinventing their IT ecosystems to meet modern expectations. Ben discusses why workplace transformation starts with understanding human needs, from simplifying device manageme...

CIOs are rethinking IT from the ground up. Host Rita Richa leads a powerful conversation with Lenovo’s VP & GM, Rakshit Ghura , and Lakeside Software’s CEO & Founder, Mike Schumacher, on why AI and DEX are now mission-critical for modern IT organizations. They discuss how AI, DEX, and device telemetry are enabling IT teams to shift from reactive troubleshooting to predictive and autonomous...

AI is transforming cybersecurity, but it’s also arming cybercriminals with new tools. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn series, we sit down with David Christian Frich, Security and Preparedness Manager at the Norwegian Tax Department, to explore how leaders can prepare their teams for a new era of digital threats while using AI to strengthen crisis management and resilience. Here’s what you’...

What happens when the Internet of Things meets the realities of cyber risk? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn series, host Rita Richa speaks with Cedric Giacobazzi, Cybersecurity Director at a Belgian lighting manufacturer, about the urgent shift from traditional IT defense to product-level security. Cedric shares how his team is navigating new EU regulations, the rise of AI-powered attacks,...

What happens when automation becomes an enabler, not a replacement, for human potential? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa sits down with Paula Liiv, Cybersecurity Transformation Lead at the EBRD, to discuss how organizations can balance innovation with education and security. Paula shares how EBRD is implementing AI tools like Copilot to eliminate repetitive tasks a...

What does it really take to prevent data leaks in the modern enterprise? On today’s show, Azmat Khan, CISO at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), joins us to share how a people-first approach is reshaping cybersecurity. Azmat explains why awareness is the foundation of protection, how classifying and labeling data drives better governance, and why rapid detection and respo...