Georgina Owens - A UK Top CIO on Leadership, Transformation, and the Future of Tech

Ever wondered what it takes to become one of the most influential voices in the UK Tech Industry?

This week on the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I sit down with the incredible Georgina Owens, a leader who has been at the forefront of major technology transformations at companies like Vodafone and William Hill. We had a fascinating discussion about her journey, the challenges facing the industry, and her vision for the future of tech leadership.

In this episode, we cover:

💡 The importance of culture and diversity in building high-performing tech teams.

💡 How to balance the demand for innovation with the need for stability.

💡 The evolving role of technology leaders in an era of increasing scrutiny around privacy and ethics.

💡 Georgina's advice for aspiring tech leaders who want to make an impact.

This is a must-listen for any technology professional looking for actionable guidance and inspiration.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:49 Georgina's journey to becoming a Technology Leader
• 1:53 How to establish the right culture and mindset
• 3:25 Diversity within Technology Teams
• 6:03 The biggest challenges facing Technologists today
• 7:50 How to stay current with emerging technologies
• 8:57 The changing role of technology leaders around privacy, ethics, and social responsibility
• 10:08 Balancing cutting-edge solutions and rock-solid reliability
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• 10:57 (Cont.) The changing role of technology leaders around privacy, ethics, and social responsibility
• 12:35 How technology is ingrained into all businesses
• 14:48 Changes in how Boards and C-Suite executives view technology
• 16:20 The evolving role of Technology Leaders over the next 5 to 10 years
• 18:40 Advice to aspiring Technology Leaders
• 20:32 Wrap Up