248 - Dr Nakeema Stefflbauer, TL: Fintech Series, ERGO - Power and Limits of Algorithmic & AI-Driven Trading Models
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Episode Title:🇩🇪Power and Limits of Algorithmic & AI-Driven Trading Models🇺🇸
Today on Heads Talk, part of our💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series, we sit down with Dr. Nakeema Stefflbauer, a frequent speaker at major institutions, including landmark addresses to the European Parliament. A leading expert in algorithmic bias, AI governance, and regulatory compliance, her insights span the operational and ethical risks of emerging technologies, especially in data-driven trading and financial modeling.
A Harvard alumna with over two decades of experience in digital innovation and software delivery across the U.S. and Europe, Nakeema currently serves as Director of Digital Transformation at ERGO Technology & Services in Berlin. She’s also the founder and CEO of FrauenLoop, a nonprofit championing women in tech, and an active angel investor backing European startups developing ethical, AI-powered solutions.
In this episode, we unpack the intricate dynamics between mathematical models and the unpredictable realities of financial markets, exploring where AI excels and where it fails.
Topics Covered:
◽️Can Mathematical and Algorithmic Trading Models Predict the Unpredictable?
◽️Ethical Blind Spots in Emerging Tech. From Algorithmic Bias to Fairness Failures in Regulation
◽️Role of Emerging Technologies on Modern Trading Floors
◽️Dissecting Economic and Risk Models for the 21st Century
◽️Black Swan Events and Tail Risks: What Models Miss
◽️Mathematical Overfitting and False Analogies: e.g. Dotcom vs. AI
◽️The Human Factor - Why Intuition Still Matters in Market Decisions
◽️Disinformation, Misinformation, and the Age of Strategic Noise
◽️Advanced Cybersecurity Threats in Algorithmic Trading
◽️Algorithmic Dissection on Trading Floors: Who Understands the Machines?
◽️Fragile Line Between Automation and Autonomy in AI-Driven Markets
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247 - Janine Hirt, CEO: Fintech Series, Innovate Finance - IFGS & Regulation in Transition Through Tech and Global Turbulence
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Episode Title:🇬🇧IFGS & Regulation in Transition Through Tech and Global Turbulence🇬🇧
We’re in London this week at IFGS. Heads Talk spoke with the CEO of the organisation behind this incredible gathering of Fintech’s Who’s Who.
On another note, I believe today’s guest is one of the best people to unpack what many in the West are thinking amid the current geopolitical climate, especially given her citizenship in 4 of the countries involved. Political Scientist or not, she offers a rare lens on how different nationalities perceive the situation. It’s an opinion, and a valuable one.
Today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series we have Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance.
Recognised as a leading woman in fintech and finance, she has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech by Computer Weekly for three consecutive years. A regular speaker at global conferences, her impressive media appearances include Sky News, BBC World News, ITN Business, CityAM, Forbes, and the Financial Times.
Under her leadership, Innovate Finance has played a key role in shaping the UK's Open Finance landscape. In partnership with KPMG, they co-authored The Roadmap to Open Finance in the UK, highlighting data portability and digital identity as core to empowering consumers and driving fintech innovation.
Topics Covered:
◽️Innovate Finance Dissected
◽️Inside Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS)- Fintech's Best Descend!!
◽️Regulatory Shifts and Greatest Challenges in Recent Years
◽️Regulation Crossroads and the Emerging Tech Dance
◽️IF Launch of Regtech UK
◽️Partnering with Regulators: Collaboration as a Competitive Edge
◽️Data Portability and Digital Identity - Segue into Open Finance
◽️Smart Data Revolution and Open Finance Roadmap
◽️Corporate Social Responsibility a Genuine Catalyst for Innovation and Trust?
◽️Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Global Trends Effect on Fintech
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246 - Gina Martin Adams, Chief Strategist Officer: Fintech Series, Bloomberg - High Stakes: The Poker Game of Global Markets and Economic Power
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Episode Title:🇺🇸High Stakes: The Poker Game of Global Markets and Economic Power🇺🇸
We’ve got a real treat for you today on the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series on Heads Talk. Not just because of the exceptional guest (who I’ll introduce in a moment), but because of what she brings. A rare blend of market intelligence, macro strategy, and the kind of insight that shapes how institutions move billions.
You know those conversations where every sentence is a data drop? This was that. Clear-eyed, forensic, and ahead of the curve. We dove into the mechanics behind the market calls that ripple through Wall Street.
And if that weren’t enough, we revisited one of my favourite themes. Back in 2021, I first spoke to the brilliant Schaad about the eerie echoes of the 1920s. Since then, a wave of 2.0s has been unfolding… could one of them be 1929? You’ll have to hear what the experts think.
Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist and Global Head of Portfolio Strategy at Bloomberg, is a leading authority in equity strategy and portfolio management, known for her expertise in fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis. A top-ranked strategist, she has shaped market outlooks, sector strategies, and investment allocation at major institutions for decades, leveraging data-driven insights, macro trends, and sector rotation models.
Prior to Bloomberg, she led U.S. Equity Strategy at Wells Fargo Securities and held key roles in Economic Analysis and Investment Strategy at Wachovia Bank and Evergreen Asset Management.
Topics Covered:
◽️Trump’s Tariff Gambit: Stock Market Ripples, Global Trade Wars & Investment Shifts
◽️Currency & Power Shifts - De-dollarisation or Devaluation?
◽️Playing Poker with the International Markets?
◽️Potential IPO Issuance Freeze in Early 2025
◽️Echos of the 1920s? Assessing Risk of Great Depression 2.0: Are Current Economic Indicators Misleading?
◽️Equity Market Speculation Narrowly Focused on Tech
◽️From Tweets to Trades Sentiment Analysis Moves the Market
◽️Use of NLP
◽️Behavioural Finance, Psychological Biases, and Bloomberg Pulse Model
◽️Gut Check - Gut Instinct vs Data
◽️Preparing for the Unpredictable - Black Swan Events & Tail Risks in Financial Markets
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245 - Mical Jeanlys-White, CEO: Fintech Series, WealthMore - Democratising Investment Opportunities
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Episode Title:🇺🇸Democratising Investment Opportunities🇺🇸
I had a fantastic time speaking with my next guest for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series on HeadsTalk. Rarely do I meet someone who so perfectly mirrors my twin obsessions: mathematics and art. We talked about that familiar tug-of-war between the analytical and the artistic—when your 'maths brain' and your 'creative soul' keep jostling for airtime. It’s a paradox I know well (once explored it in an article some years back), and it was a joy to unpack it with someone who lives it just as vividly. The promo video for this series gave you a subtle glimpse - but trust me, the full conversation, both on and off mic, was a tonic.
Mical Jeanlyn-White, Wall Street Executive, MD JP Morgan Chase and currently the CEO of Wealthmore is a powerhouse in the financial industry. She led, for JP Morgan, a $22 Billion Dollar Credit Card Portfolio and launched Innovative Products like My Chase Plan and the Slate and Sapphire Cards.
With over 2 decades of leadership in global financial services, she held top executive roles, driving innovation in consumer finance and wealth management at American Express, Nestlé; and Accenture.
Topics Covered:
◽️Wall Street's Evolution: Structural Changes, Automation & Talent Shifts
◽️New Generation of Wealth Builders
◽️Breaking Past Barriers to Wealth
◽️Wealthmore: Democratising Financial Advisory
◽️The Deepseek Investor Profile
◽️Investor vs Borrower Dilemma
◽️Future Pension Gaps and Retirement Funds
◽️The “Golden Age” of Business?
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244 - Stavroula Kampouridou, CEO: Fintech Series, DIAS - Greece as a Cashless Society? And the Movement of Money
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Episode Title:🇬🇷Greece as a Cashless Society? DIAS, and the Movement of Money🇬🇷
Today, for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series, we welcome back a guest who is no stranger to Heads Talk. It’s great to have her on the show again. Her first contribution was so popular that it remained among the top three most-watched audiograms for months. Truly an inspirational figure in money, payments, and business.
Stavroula Kampouridou is the CEO of DIAS S.A., Greece’s Automated Clearing House (ACH).
For a number of years, she has led the expansion of instant payments across Europe, the successful migration to TIPS, and record-breaking growth in transactions and revenues. In 2024 alone, DIAS processed 467 million transactions worth €502 billion euros.
With over 20 years in IT, fintech, and banking, she previously served as Technology Advisor to the Governor of the Bank of Greece and led Greece’s first regulatory sandbox. She also held key roles at IBM Greece and the National Bank of Greece.
A great conversation to catch up and find out what amazing things she and her team are doing in the world of finance.
Topics Covered:
◽️DIAS Expansion & Fourth Consecutive Year of Double-digit Growth
◽️IRIS Payment System Update
◽️QR Payments and Analysis on European Mentality
◽️ATMs are Out? Greece as a Cashless Society? We Discuss
◽️DIAS's Current Collaborations and Partnerships
◽️DIAS's Non-Insular European Vision
◽️EMPSA & DIAS's Strategy for Mobile Payments
◽️Impact of SEPA Payments on the Greek Financial Ecosystem.
◽️European Payment School
◽️IPR, Leaders in RTP and Instant Credit Today - India and Brazil
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243 - Fiona Boal, Global Head of Equities: Fintech Series, S&P Global - Adjusting Leading Equity Indices to Global Shifts
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Episode Title: 🇺🇸Adapting Leading Equity Indices to Global Shifts🇺🇸
This was a sharp, direct dive into my guest’s work—another insightful conversation for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series on Heads Talk.
Fiona Boal, Global Head of Equities at S&P Dow Jones Indices, oversees equity index products, including:
- S&P 500®
- Dow Jones Industrial Average®
- S&P Global BMI
With expertise across commodities, equities, and real assets, she has led in sell-side research, hedge funds, and asset management. Her deep understanding of investment strategies, index construction, and market dynamics places her at the forefront of financial innovation.
Topics Covered:
◽️S&P Indices & Governance – S&P family of indices, governance framework, and index committees
◽️Index Construction & Risk Management
◽️Passive vs. Active Investing
◽️Diversification & Risk Mitigation - Capping mechanisms and multi-class share structures
◽️Market Sentiment & Geopolitical Volatility – Navigating rapid shifts and regulatory complexities across jurisdictions
◽️Tokenisation & Market Infrastructure - Role of digital assets
◽️Evolving ESG Metrics and Transparency
◽️Private Market Surge
◽️Magnificent Seven Impact on Sector Indices
◽️AI, Cybersecurity & Financial Markets - Fiona’s Thoughts
S&P Global Articles mentioned:
- Indexology - Meet the New and More Diversified S&P/BMV IPC
- S&P Global and ESG Scores
- Multi-Class Share Companies
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242 - Shamina Singh, President, EVP: Fintech Series, Mastercard - Financial Investment and Inclusivity for All
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Episode Title:🇺🇸Financial Investment and Inclusivity for All🇺🇸
Today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series we have another formidable guest, Shamina Singh, who is the President of the Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth and a Board Member of the Mastercard Impact Fund. She also serves as Executive Vice President of Sustainability and is a member of Mastercard’s Management Committee, leading the company’s environmental, social, and governance initiatives.
Recognised by Fast Company, American Banker, and the Financial Times, she has held senior roles in the White House and U.S. congress and advises key organisations on financial inclusion and responsible AI.
Topics Covered:
◽️Investment Opportunities and Access
◽️Commercially Sustainable Social Impact (CSSI)
◽️Mastercard Impact Fund
◽️Private Sector Voice for Inclusive Growth
◽️Profit, Purpose, People, Prosperity
◽️Mastering Privacy, Protection and Security
◽️Information Inequality
◽️Partnerships with public and private bodies
◽️Working with Karya AI & Data.org
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- Center for Inclusive Growth: Networks - https://www.mastercardcenter.org/focus-areas
- The Center's work in data - http://mastercardcenter.org/focus-areas/impact-data-science
- A sampling of the Center's partners - https://www.mastercardcenter.org/about-the-center/partners
- Mastercard's data and tech principles - https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/vision/corp-responsibility/data-responsibility.html
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241 - Lisa Cregan, RD: Fintech Series, Morgan Stanley - Change the Face of Wealth Management
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Episode Title:🇺🇸Change the Face of Wealth Management🇺🇸
Kicking off the💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series is the formidable Lisa Cregan, the recently retired (January 2025) Morgan Stanley executive with over four decades of leadership at Morgan Stanley and UBS.
In this insightful conversation, Lisa shares her perspective on wealth management, the evolving brokerage landscape, and why she’s now focused on guiding a select group into the industry through her foundation Climb Pause Lift . Having spent much of her early career in this role, she knows firsthand why it’s a natural fit.
As Regional Director, she was the firm’s only female leader in that position for nearly a decade, showing resilience and vision in a highly competitive field. Beyond finance, she’s an accomplished author, board member, and speaker.
Lisa is a Trustee Emerita of the Women’s Sports Foundation, she continues to champion equitable opportunities, guided by her “mindfully fearless” philosophy.
Topics Covered:
◽️Mechanics & Future of Wealth Management
◽️High Performance Teams
◽️Stockbrokers to Financial Advisors
◽️Perfect Mix of Female Athletic Discipline to Wealth Management
◽️Sheconomy
◽️Focus on Asset Management
◽️Gen Z in the Business
◽️Operatives and Leaders
◽️Talent Development
◽️Climb Pause Lift - Lisa's Foundation
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240 - Sir Trevor Phillips OBE & Raj Tulsiani, Chairman & CEO: Green Park - New DEI Playbook - UK Equity Veterans Balance Sunday Idealism with Monday Business
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Episode Title: 🇬🇧New DEI Playbook - UK Equity Veterans Balance Sunday Idealism with Monday Business🇬🇧
We have a special episode on Heads Talk today, featuring two pioneers with 60+ years of combined experience in equality—long before DEI/EDI became common in the UK and beyond. This deep, hard-hitting conversation is a must-listen. No-holds-barred!
Sir Trevor Phillips OBE an award-winning Sky News broadcaster, author, political Journalist and influential voice on equal opportunities, has helped shaped societal change in Britain. He is the Chairman of Green Park and holds leadership roles across various organisations.
Raj Tulsiani, CEO and Founder of Green Park, leads a global, minority-owned talent consultancy known for advancing diversity in senior leadership. A pioneer in inclusive recruitment, he also co-founded Race Equality Matters.
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◽️Green Park’s Genesis
◽️FTSE Board Members Address DEI
◽️Future of/Control at/Authenticity at Work
◽️Sunday Ideals vs Monday Morning Thinking
◽️Media Buzz vs Business Reality
◽️Cutting the Red Tape: GP Hai³’s AI Revolution
◽️Cult of Strongman Leaders
◽️Populism Unplugged: The Political Circus Today
◽️Race Equality Week
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239 - Guan Xin, Chief Business Editor & Anchor: CGTN - WEF:Collaboration in the Intelligent Age
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Episode Title: 🇨🇳WEF: Collaboration in the Intelligent Age🇨🇳
This week on Heads Talk, we kick off the new year with 2 very insightful conversations. 1) with 2 Titans in the business of data management and security, i.e. the Group CIO and Group CISO of Siemens; and 2) In collaboration with CGTN (China Global Television Network), we bring you exclusive coverage of the World Economic Forum 2025, highlighting key findings from this prestigious event.
I had the privilege of speaking with Guan Xin, Chief Business Editor and Anchor, about Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China, Ding Xuexiang's, keynote address and its alignment with China's broader international engagement strategies.
This year’s theme, “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age,” is a central focus of our discussions. Our conversations will weave this theme throughout, reflecting its significance in shaping the dialogue.
During the event, several high-profile interviews have taken place. We will explore and analyse key insights from these discussions, offering a comprehensive perspective on the current global landscape. Guan Xin will share her expert analysis of the conversations and the event’s broader implications.
Below is a list of interviewees whose perspectives will be featured:
◽️Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland to China
◽️Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey Greater China
◽️Shukhrat Ibragimov, Group CEO and Chairman of Eurasian Resources Group
◽️Tang Ka-shing, Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
◽️Xie Chengrun, CEO of China Biopharma
Guan hosts 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 and 𝘉𝘪𝘻𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬, two of CGTN’s flagship programmes offering in-depth analysis of international markets. She is a highly respected journalist specialising in business and financial reporting. Throughout her career, she has interviewed a wide range of influential leaders from the world of business, politics and Academia. Like, 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚜 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚔, her programmes are a source of in-depth analysis and insightful discussions, with a particular focus on the Chinese market and economy.
Topics Covered (but not limited to):
◽️Swiss China Partnership and 75 years of Collaboration
◽️Ethics, Transparency and Green Growth
◽️Economic globalisation
◽️Multilateral cooperation
◽️US Tariffs
◽️Little-known facets of China's strategic focus
◽️Nuances of China’s business environment
◽️Innovative Sustainable Solutions
◽️Business Journalism of the Future
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◽️Collaboration with CGTN, China Global Television Network.
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238 - Hanna Hennig & Natalia Oropeza, Group CIO & CISO: Cyber Protect Series, Siemens - Titans in Data
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Episode Title: 🇩🇪Titans of Data, Management, Distribution and Security🇩🇪
Heads Talk kick off the year and concludes the Cyber Protection Series #HTCyberProtectSeries with two titans in data and information management, protection, distribution, and security. It was an absolute pleasure to host my esteemed guests for a truly insightful and thought-provoking conversation. This is a must-listen episode!
Hear directly from the experts themselves as they discuss the dynamic relationship between the CIO and CISO - critical CSuite roles in multinational organisations tasked with safeguarding and optimising their digital ecosystems. In a company with over 320,000 employees, who better to lead this discussion than my two Executive guests?
Hanna Hennig is the Group CIO and Natalie Oropeza is the Group CISO of Siemens. Together they have 60 years of experience in IT, Data and Security Management. Natalia has been the Group CISO in organisations such Volkswagen Group; and Hanna has held CIO & Executive positions in organisations such as OSRAM, E-ON, Telefónica O2 Europe & Capgemini.
Together, they deliver one of the most engaging and enjoyable episodes on Heads Talk.
Special thanks to Siemens communications team, Sandra, Kristin, Theresa for their help in organising this episode; and wrapping up what has been a very timely, exciting and informative series.
Lastly, a big thank you to Accxia for their Executive team's valuable insights in the telecoms industry, cybersecurity management and their sponsorship of the series.
Topics Covered:
◽️Evolving & Interconnected Roles of the CIO and CISO
◽️Development of Siemens Cybersecurity
◽️Siemens/Microsoft Collaboration - PLM boost in Teamcenter® X with AI Copilot
◽️Charter of Trust Organisation
◽️Dissecting the 'Third Largest Economy' - Cyber Crime
◽️Lessons from Hackers and Adversaries
◽️Response to State-Sponsored Threats
◽️AI in Cybersecurity and as an Agent
◽️Cost of AI Model Training/Retraining
◽️Complexity of Regulations
◽️Democratising Product Usage
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237 - Ludwig von Reiche, MD: Cyber Protect Series, NVIDIA - Sovereign AI Systems and Next-Level Parallel Computing
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Episode Title: 🇩🇪Sovereign AI Systems and Next-Level Parallel Computing🇺🇸
In this episode of the #HTCyberProtectSeries series on Heads Talk, in partnership with Accxia, we bring you a conversation with a guest from the organisation that is on everyone's lips in recent years.
Ludwig von Reiche has been the Managing Director of NVIDIA GmbH, NVIDIA Corporation’s German subsidiary, since 2007.
NVIDIA, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global leader in Processors and Software for 3D Graphics, AI, Robotics, and Autonomous Driving.
Germany is NVIDIA’s largest European hub, employing over 700 people who predominantly focus on Product Development and Supporting Customers and Partners across a variety of industries, including Manufacturing, Public Services, and Entertainment.
Many thanks to Ludwig for his forensic insights , to Tracey and the Team at NVIDIA GmbH for their help in developing this episode.
Topics Covered:
◽️Sovereign AI Systems -Analysing the emerging trend of AI systems designed for autonomy and localised control, emphasising data sovereignty and compliance
◽️Advancements in Parallel Computing with NVIDIA - A look at NVIDIA’s cutting-edge GPU architectures and their impact on accelerating AI workloads.
◽️Software Developers and Hardware Developers
◽️Focus on The Cloud
◽️Automotive Game-Changer Case Studies - Highlighting breakthrough implementations of AI in the automotive sector, including NVIDIA-powered autonomous systems
◽️Advancing Open Standards with OpenUSD
◽️NVIDIA's Training Programmes, Advisory and Consultancy Work
◽️Commitment to Transparency and Product Reliability - NVIDIA’s practices for maintaining trust, dependability, and quality in their AI solutions
◽️Collaborative Learning with Ecosystem Partners - Understanding the reciprocal exchange of innovation between NVIDIA and its strategic partners
Articles mentioned in the episode:
◽️Financial Times: Exploring the critical role of AI in today’s enterprises
◽️Nvidia: What Is Sovereign AI?
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236 - Sametria Mckinney, CISO, H: Cyber Protect Series, The Bahamas Office of the Prime Minister - Cyber Reef
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Episode Title: 🇧🇸Cyber Reef🇧🇸
This is an exciting and yet another global episode of Heads Talk for the #HTCyberProtectSeries. We talk to an individual who established the Cybersecurity Department for the Central Bank of The Bahamas. That is just one of her achievements and I get the feeling there will be a lot more to come.
Sametria McKinney currently serves as the Director at the Office of the Prime Minister, where she leads the National Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT-BS). In this role, she spearheads initiatives to enhance The Bahamas' cyber resilience; and oversees the development and implementation of the nation's first National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Prior to this, she was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Central Bank of The Bahamas, where she established the Bank's Information Security Department.
Sametria’s contributions to cybersecurity have earned her International recognition, including:
- The ISSA International President’s Award for Cybersecurity in Public Service (2023); and
- The ISC2 Senior Professional Award for the Americas Region (2024).
It was truly enjoyable and enlightening to witness the effort involved in building a security department and to explore the distinct challenges faced by financial institutions compared to other industries. Sametria is a force of nature, deeply committed to ensure cybersecurity alignment and resilience across the Caribbean. Her focus on action over recognition makes her an unsung hero in this critical field—an admirable and inspiring quality.
Topics Covered:
◽️Cybersecurity & Financial Institutions - A Whole Different Level
◽️Building a CISO Department within The Central Bank
◽️The Bahamas Cultural Ethos Around Cyber Treats
◽️The Meaning of Cyber Reef
◽️Ministry of Economic Affairs
◽️Governmental Spend Allocation Dilemma in Small States
◽️Island States Collaboration in Cybersecurity
◽️Cybersecurity Investment Balance with Business Innovation Costs
◽️Regional Governance & Practices
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235 - Rafie Faruq, CEO: Genie AI - The Law Industry Disrupters
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Episode Title: 🇬🇧The Law Industry Disrupters🇬🇧
We have another special episode on Heads Talk today. A disrupter that is taking the legal world by storm.
Rafie Faruq is a pioneering entrepreneur and Artificial Intelligence expert, transforming the legal industry by harnessing cutting-edge technology to make legal services more accessible and affordable. As the co-founder and CEO of Genie AI, a venture-backed legal technology company that has raised nearly $18 million from top investors like Google Ventures and Khosla Ventures, Rafie leads a platform that serves over 80,000 users globally, generating more than 100,000 legal documents to date. Under his guidance, Genie AI is redefining the traditional billable-hour model by delivering fast legal solutions through advanced AI-powered tools. The company’s innovative approach has earned recognition as the only AI organisation listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
Long before the recent buzz, Rafie was already a trailblazer in Generative AI. With a background spanning philosophy, economics, and machine learning, he applied his expertise to legal applications years ahead of the industry’s current wave of interest. His vision and leadership have positioned Genie AI as a global leader in the adoption of transformative legal technology. Watch out for 'Proactive AI'.
This episode covers a wide range of topics, from philosophical and ethical considerations in AI to innovative leadership and team management strategies. Rafie shares his belief in the effectiveness of the Spotify squads model, supported by proven results, and discusses the importance of carefully controlling AI's application in appropriate contexts. The conversation also covered technical aspects, including neural networks and early large language models, with a thought-provoking conclusion on the ethical implications of technological advancements—because sometimes, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
Topics Covered:
◽️Disrupting the Legal Market and Industry
◽️Genie AI's USP
◽️Crossroads of Legal and AI
◽️Agentic AI in Genie
◽️Multi-Agent AI
◽️AGI
◽️Proactive AI
◽️Ethical Priorities
◽️Data Sovereign, Security and Privacy
◽️Neuroscience, BCIs and Thoughts on the Future of AI
◽️"1000% Attack" Methodology In Business for High Performance Teams
◽️Advice for Budding Disrupters & Entrepreneurs seeking Venture Funds
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234 - Michael Conway, EP: Cyber Protect Series, IBM - AI Real-World Use Cases and the Five Pillars of Trust
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Episode Title: 🇬🇧AI Real-World Use Cases and the Five Pillars of Trust🇬🇧
Today on Heads Talk for the #HTCyberProtectSeries, we have a captivating conversation with IBM again. This time we talk to Michael Conway, Executive Partner and the UK AI and Business Transformation Leader for IBM Consulting.
Michael oversees the Transformation Growth Platform. He drives enterprise strategy, customer transformation, finance, supply chain, data and AI initiatives, talent development, and leads the Promontory Financial Group. With deep expertise in financial services, Michael specialises in leveraging AI to deliver personalised customer experiences in regulated industries, while enabling career growth for IBM employees and enabling client success through advanced technologies.
I really enjoyed this conversation and the gem information shared by Michael on IBM's modus operandi. Have a listen for the five pillars of trust and Michael's passion on obtaining, growing and inspiring individuals in this business of disruptive tech.
Topics Covered:
◽️AI Tax
◽️IBM's Real-World AI Use Cases
◽️AI: 5 Pillars of Trust
◽️Remember the Purpose of AI
◽️Ethical AI
◽️GDPR, Regulations & Governance
◽️AI Hosting Risk
◽️Data Ownership - Clear Definition
◽️Talent Development
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233 - Neema Uthappa, CIO: Cyber Protect Series, Oliver Wyman - CIO Blueprint for AI Bias Mitigation and Strategic Cybersecurity Investment
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Episode Title: 🇺🇸CIO Blueprint for AI Bias Mitigation and Strategic Cybersecurity Investment🇺🇸
It’s been exactly a year since my next guest first joined me on Heads Talk, and I couldn’t resist bringing her back for the #HTCyberProtectSeries! Once again, she delivers an insightful, engaging, and immensely valuable contribution to the series—an absolute delight to have her on board!
Neema Uthappa is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Oliver Wyman Group. She is a seasoned leader in technology and digital transformation, overseeing technology across Oliver Wyman, Lippincott, and NERA, driving innovation & excellence within the firm and for its clients.
With over 23 years of experience in AI, blockchain technology, and robotic process automation, Neema brings a wealth of expertise from her previous roles, including Head of Engineering for Cloud Data Analytics & AI at McKinsey & Company, and leadership positions at American Express and McKesson Corporation.
Some of Neema’s groundbreaking achievements include being one of the first executive women officers in the Indian Navy’s Works Branch, where she served for eight years. Now, as part of the Marsh McLennan Technology Leadership Team, she is focused on empowering Oliver Wyman’s colleagues & delivering forward-looking solutions to clients.
Topics Covered:
◽️Ever-Changing Technology Leader Roles
◽️Working Relationship of the CIOs with the CAIOs, CDOs, CISO, CTOs
◽️The Move to Strategy (and still be Operational)
◽️Bias in AI and Implications in Cybersecurity
◽️Cybersecurity Risk and CIOs Activities
◽️Cyber Treat Advancement
◽️Third Party Security Practices
◽️Cybersecurity Investment Balance with Business Innovation Costs
◽️Importance of Zero Trust Environments
◽️Governance & Practices
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232 - Andrea Szeiler-Zengo, Group CISO: Cyber Protect Series, Transcom - 360° CISO Operative in Today’s Deep Fake World
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Episode Title:🇭🇺360° CISO Operative in Today’s Deep Fake World🇸🇪
In this episode of the #HTCyberProtectSeries on Heads Talk, we’re joined by Andrea Szeiler-Zengo, Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Transcom.
Transcom, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global outsourcing company specialising in customer experience (CX) solutions across industries like e-commerce, telecommunications, utilities, and healthcare. With a workforce of around 30,000 employees, the company operates across 70 global locations and has an annual revenue of approximately €737.9 million (2023)
With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries—including financial services, Andrea is also the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) Ambassador for Hungary, as well as the President of Women4Cyber Hungary. She is the founder and former president of WITSEC - Women in IT Security - Association of Hungary and currently holds leadership roles in several prestigious IT security associations globally, including the ISACA Budapest Chapter and the Nordics CISO Association. As an active member of CyberEdBoard and a frequent international keynote speaker, Andrea continuously contributes to the global cybersecurity community. Her expertise spans Cyber Security, Security Management, Risk Management, and various industry-standard certifications, making her a respected leader and advocate in the field of information security.
Andrea's accomplishments include being named one of the Top 50 Women IT Security Influencers in Europe. She is dedicated to empowering girls and women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and STEM, ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed in these fields.
Topics Covered:
◽️ Deep Fakes
◽️ Creativity in Cybersecurity
◽️ Cybersecurity and STEM Education for Women
◽️ Phishing and Hacking Improvements
◽️ Complexity of the Current Environments
◽️ Innovative Cyber Attacks
◽️ CISO and CIO Collaboration
◽️ CISO Today and Tomorrow
◽️ CISO Direct Line to the CEO
◽️ CISO as Business Leaders of the Future
◽️ Quantum Computing
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231 - Bruno Schenk, H, CEO, MD: Cyber Protect Series, Wipro - The Ethical Question Remains Unanswered
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Episode Title: 🇨🇭The Ethical Question Remains Unanswered🇨🇭
In this episode of the #HTCyberProtectSeries on Heads Talk, we’re joined by Bruno Schenk, Country Head and Managing Director of Wipro Switzerland.
Bruno appeared on Heads Talk last year for the Next Generation Cloud Series, and intriguingly, the pressing ethical question he raised then remains unanswered to this day…
With over 25 years of global leadership experience across Latin America, Europe, and Asia, he specialises in business execution, strategic thinking, transition and transformation, sustainability, and business system consulting; where he consistently delivers value-driven digital transformation across various industries.
A passionate advocate for education, Bruno was recognised with a prestigious award for his thought leadership. His leadership at Wipro is defined by a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and leveraging data and technology to create long-lasting value for clients worldwide.
Topics Covered:
◽️ Cybertrust: The Buzzword of 2025 — The critical need for trust in digital interactions and cybersecurity as foundational to the future of technology, Strategies for establishing and maintaining cyber trust amidst evolving threats
◽️ What Exactly is Ethical AI
◽️ Microsoft’s Co-Pilot Initiatives — Enhancing productivity and security through AI-driven collaboration tools
◽️ Wipro Switzerland’s Ethical Framework — Building trust and transparency in disruptive tech adoption
◽️ Cybersecurity Initiatives at Wipro — Advanced defenses and frameworks for protecting sensitive data and infrastructure
◽️ Creativity as the Last Bastion of Human Uniqueness
◽️ Role of Creativity in Future Innovation
◽️ Future of Work — Impacts of AI, Automation and cybersecurity on workplace transformation and skill demands
◽️ Reflections on First Home Computers
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230 - Volker Schulze & Rene Schuster, CEO, Chairman: Cyber Protect Series, Accxia - Integrating Cybersecurity Protocols in Telecommunications & Essential Collaborative Tactics for Threat Resilience
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Episode Title: 🇬🇧Integrating Cybersecurity Protocols in Telecommunications & Essential Collaborative Tactics for Threat Resilience🇩🇪
Today for the #HTCyberProtectSeries on Heads Talk we talk to Accxia and a seasoned CEO of some of the biggest telecommunications companies in the industry.
This episode is essential listening. My guests, with roots in tech since the early ‘90s, offer a grounded view of the industry. They cut through the noise and hype, revealing what’s really happening at the core of technology. While AI & quantum computing capture headlines, none of it exists without the foundational role of telecommunications, satellite infrastructure, and the critical cybersecurity measures surrounding them. We also explore the advanced world of security hackers—now an entire industry, complete with its own support systems. A must-listen for anyone in the field or with at least a tertiary interest in the subject area & the future of tech.
Volker Schulze, CEO of Accxia and an expert in mergers & acquisitions, brings nearly 30 years of strategic expertise to high-stakes deals, including a multi-billion-dollar acquisition in Germany and a significant oil merger in the Middle East. At Accxia, he leads advanced cybersecurity & cloud Initiatives trusted to protect clients' digital environments & most valuable assets, making him a respected figure in the cyber protection space.
His proficiency in MBOs, corporate finance, and turnaround management—evident from his successful management buy-out from a major telecommunications company, where he also served as CEO—positions him as a highly sought-after advisor in today’s complex digital security landscape.
René Schuster is a chairman, CEO and a visionary leader in global telecommunications and technology, celebrated for transforming Telefónica Deutschland through europe’s largest IPO, which raised €1.6 billion.
Under his leadership, the company grew from a €3 billion market cap to €14 billion , securing O2’s position as Germany’s top consumer brand. René’s impressive C-level roles include CEO of Adecco, European CEO of Compaq, COO of VimpelCom, & senior positions at Vodafone, HP, and IBM. His extensive private equity experience as a Partner at Vitruvian has solidified his reputation for guiding high-growth tech & FMCG ventures.
Sample Topics Covered:
◽️Telecommunications: The Backbone of Tech Innovation Today
◽️Cybersecurity from 90s to Today
◽️Satellite Cybersecurity & Breaches
◽️Accxia's AI in Cybersecurity
◽️Historical IT & Telecommunications Barriers
◽️Intelligent User Management
◽️Licensing Models & Optimisation
◽️MSSPs - Managed Security Service Providers
◽️Beyond The Role as a MSP
◽️Quantum Computing and Quantum-Resistant Encryption
◽️Data Sovereignty
◽️Thoughts on Elon Musk
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229 - Scarlett Sieber, CSGO: Fintech Series, Money20/20 - Money 20/20 USA Vegas - The Epicentre of Fintech Innovation
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Episode Title:🇺🇸Money 20/20 USA Vegas - The Epicentre of Fintech Innovation🇺🇸
We’re here at the pulse of global fintech, in what my guest aptly calls “The Mirror of the Fintech Ecosystem”—the Money20/20 USA Vegas 2024 event. I’m joined by Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Money20/20 , the visionary behind this powerhouse gathering. This is the epicenter where fintech’s next big moves take shape, bringing together industry leaders and innovators. A few notable figures from the Cyber Protect series will be here in person—stay tuned for their insights in a future recording.
This is the long awaited episode of Heads Talk for the Finfluencer series. It had to be delivered in the midst of this great event. A lot of back and forth and talking about when, but Scarlett and Tina agreed this period would be the perfect time for the recording and release - the Vegas Edition and the start of this 3-day energetic event - details in comments.
Scarlett, 2022 publication "Embedded Finance: When Payments Become An Experience." - Details here!
Her influence reaches far beyond the financial sector, spanning technology, entertainment, and sports with an impact that resonates across industries. Our conversation was exciting and we even had time after the recording to delve into the world of sports power plays and the intricate geopolitics shaping the industry—a subject close to Scarlett's heart. All this tying back to themes from my recent sports series on Heads Talk. A must-listen to episode.
Topics Covered:
◽️Scarlett's Lifelong Relationship with Money
◽️Scarlett's Goals and Priorities
◽️Where is Fintech At on its Life Cycle
◽️Thoughts Behind Money20/20 2024 Human X Machine Theme
◽️Tech dominance at the Event in Recent Years
◽️Fintech Capital Inflows Contraction and Revival
◽️Money 20/20 Growth Ambitions
◽️Vegas Content - #Money2020USA
◽️Analysis of the 2024 Asia and Europe Events
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228 - Vijay Vijayasankar, Managing Partner: Cyber Protect Series, IBM - Quantum Safe™ & AI-Powered Cyber Defense: The Next Era in Financial Security
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Episode Title: 🇺🇸Quantum Safe™ & AI-Powered Cyber Defense: The Next Era in Financial Security🇺🇸
In this episode of the #CyberProtectSeries on Heads Talk we talk to a Leader who isn’t just steering the ship but deeply engaged in the technical & engineering aspects of his role.
With more than 25 years in software engineering, application development, data, and AI, Vijay brings an exceptional technical background to his work. His 15-year journey with IBM has seen him lead as the Chief Technology Officer for the Americas, Banking & Financial Markets Industry Leader, & Managing Director for a global financial services giant.
Before joining IBM, Vijay held several senior executive roles, adding a rich layer of industry insights to his visionary leadership.
This episode is a deep look at the latest in cyberthreat management & covers IBM's cutting-edge Quantum Safe™ approach—an essential listen for anyone serious about the future of cybersecurity.
Topics Covered:
◽️IBM's Quantum Safe™ Technology
◽️IBM Institute for Business Value on Generative AI in the Insurance Industry
◽️Case Studies of Quantum Computing in Financial Services: Practical applications & real-world examples of quantum computing implementations in finance
◽️Disruptive Technology Adoption in Banking, Insurance, and Fintech: Comparative analysis of implementation strategies & challenges across financial sectors
◽️Impact of Legacy Systems on Financial Institutions: Assessing the benefits & limitations legacy systems bring to the financial services industry
◽️Advanced Threat & Fraud Detection Techniques
◽️Integrating Generative AI with Legacy Systems & COBOL: Exploring the relationship between modern AI technologies & traditional programming environments like COBOL within legacy systems.
◽️First Mile & Last Mile Responsibilities in Digital Transformation
◽️The Coder Within Us All
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The mentioned Thought Leadership Paper: Generative AI in the Insurance Industry: You Can't Win if You Don't Play
IBM Press Release 17/10/24: New IBM study: Insurance Leaders Agree That rapid Adoption of Generative AI is Necessary to Compete, but Insurance Customers Express Reservations
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227 - Fabio Mätzler, CEO: COHAGA - Born Entrepreneur - In the Blood
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Episode Title: 🇨🇭Born Entrepreneur🇨🇭
It’s a true pleasure to share a story of vision, relentless determination, and growth on Heads Talk today. This journey began as a passion project in his youth, fueled by the support of friends, mentors, and loved ones, and has since transformed into a remarkable entrepreneurial success.
Fabio Mätzler, a Swiss entrepreneur with an innate drive for innovation, began his journey at just 16 years old with an event label project for his high school graduation. This venture marked his initial steps into entrepreneurship, laying the groundwork for a career driven by insight and ambition.
While continuing his studies, Fabio discovered a unique business opportunity—compiling and distributing address lists of Swiss companies to help fund his education. What started as a side project quickly grew into a promising enterprise, leading to the founding of Cohaga AG in 2020 with his co-founder, Isabel Bischof. Today, Cohaga is a thriving enterprise with a dedicated team, providing high-quality business addresses throughout Switzerland and generating impressive seven-figure annual revenues.
This episode is a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, making it a must-listen for budding entrepreneurs, seasoned veterans eager to revisit their roots, and anyone seeking inspiration. Fabio’s story is a testament to the power of community, perseverance, and the drive to turn a vision into reality.
Topics Covered:
◽️ Key Lessons from the Journey
◽️ Finding the Right Idea
◽️ Building a Supportive Circle
◽️ Understanding Your Customers
◽️ Building a Strong Team
◽️ Essential Dos and Don’ts
◽️ Bettina Hein
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226 - Charles 'Chuck' Brooks, Professor, President: Cyber Protect Series, Georgetown University - Space & Satellite Threat Detection
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Episode Title: 🇺🇸Space & Satellite Threat Detection🇺🇸
In this second episode of the new #CyberProtectSeries series on Heads Talk, in partnership with Accxia, we bring you a conversation with a seasoned security specialist with expertise in cybersecurity, information security, blockchain technology, homeland security, and critical infrastructure for space systems.
Chuck Brooks, is a Professor Georgetown University, an advisor U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the President of Brooks Consulting International. He's also a prolific writer whose work appears in Top Magazines and Newspapers, and this has earned him global Recognition, including being named "Cybersecurity Person of the Year" by Cyber Express and a Top Cybersecurity Leader for 2024.
Details and the link to his latest book: Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, & Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security can be found in the show notes and Amazon.
Topics Covered:
◽️Interconnection of Various Security Systems
◽️Evolution of Cybersecurity and Teams
◽️Changes in the Relationships with the CISOs, CIOs, CTOs and CAIOs
◽️Prioritising Threat Detection
◽️Satellite Security, is it Robust?
◽️Vulnerabilities & Reliance on Space Communications
◽️Challenges with False Positives
◽️Government Use of Quantum Computing
◽️Microsoft Azure CrowdStrike 2024 Outage - What Does that Tell Us?
◽️Zero Trust Philosophy
◽️Polymorphic Malware Enabled by AI
◽️Predictions on Cybersecurity Trends in 2025 and Beyond
Chucks' New Book: Here Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, & Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security
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225 - Gaidar Magdanurov, President: Cyber Protect Series, Acronis - Natively Integrated Cyber Protection
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Episode Title: 🇨🇭Natively Integrated Cyber Protection🇧🇬
We kickstart the #CyberProtectSeries series on Heads Talk in Barcelona! With Gaidar Magdanurov, President at Acronis, a leading provider of cybersecurity and data protection platforms for managed service providers. Acronis enables over 20,000 service providers and protects over 750,000 worldwide.
Tomorrow is the launch of the Acronis Build Your Ecosystem Event done in partnership with MSP Global. This is a 3-day event and one of the leading events for MSPs and Tech Experts. Registration details here.
Gaidar held a variety of executive positions at Acronis to include Chief Marketing Officer in 2017 and Chief Success Officer in 2020.
Before joining Acronis, he served as an Investment Director at a Venture Capital firm & had a number of roles at Microsoft, ranging from Technology Evangelist to Managing Director of the Microsoft Seed Fund.
A recognised thought leader in the business, he is a regular speaker at industry events & contributes to several well-known publications.
This was a great episode to kickstart the series. A lot of great technical content and it was a joy to talk with Gaidar and learn about the work they are doing in Acronis. Incidentally, Gaidar will be one of the Expert Speakers: The Leading Industry Voices at the event.
Topics Covered:
◽️Supply Chain Attacks
◽️Notary Technology
◽️Phishing with AI
◽️Deepfakes Case Studies
◽️Acronis Cyber Protect 16
◽️MSP Academy
◽️#CyberFit certification
◽️Cyber Insurance and AI in Cloud Security
◽️Advancements in Protection and Hacking with AI
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224 - Abiola Ijasanmi, COO: Sports Series, Confederation of African Football - The Most Powerful Women in African Football
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Episode Title: 🇪🇬The Most Powerful Women in African Football🇪🇬
In this concluding #HTSportsSeries episode on Heads Talk, we have a fabulous guest and conversation about the football business and sports on the African Continent. My guest is one of those individuals, when given a task, rest assured she will deliver!
Abiola Ijasanmi is the recent Chief Operating Officer for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the administrative and controlling body for association football, beach soccer, and futsal in Africa. Working with the President, Dr Patrice Motsepé, she was able to implement the vision of making African football globally competitive and self-sustaining.
Prior to the CAF, Abiola served as the Director of Legal & Compliance for Corporate Affairs and African Operations in the Airport Sector, and worked as a Sports Agent, pioneering representation for Female Athletes.
With a career partnering with major brands like American Express and VISA, Abiola is a recognised and leading advocate for sports governance, sports tourism; and gender equality in sports administration both in Africa and the UK.
Topics Covered:
◽️Confederation of African Football - Structure and Governance
◽️African Countries' Club and National Football League
◽️Relationship with CAF and FIFA
◽️13 Different Competitions (National and Clubs)
◽️Women's Football in Africa
◽️Impact of the 2010 South Africa World Cup
◽️Leading Footballing Countries on the Continent
◽️Types of Sponsorship and Commercial Deals in the Region
◽️Broadcasting Options
◽️Similarities and Relationship between CONMEBOL and CAF
◽️Becoming a Player on the World Stage
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248 - Dr Nakeema Stefflbauer, TL: Fintech Series, ERGO - Power and Limits of Algorithmic & AI-Driven Trading Models
37:37
247 - Janine Hirt, CEO: Fintech Series, Innovate Finance - IFGS & Regulation in Transition Through Tech and Global Turbulence
35:52
246 - Gina Martin Adams, Chief Strategist Officer: Fintech Series, Bloomberg - High Stakes: The Poker Game of Global Markets and Economic Power
52:36
245 - Mical Jeanlys-White, CEO: Fintech Series, WealthMore - Democratising Investment Opportunities
49:51
244 - Stavroula Kampouridou, CEO: Fintech Series, DIAS - Greece as a Cashless Society? And the Movement of Money
1:02:23
243 - Fiona Boal, Global Head of Equities: Fintech Series, S&P Global - Adjusting Leading Equity Indices to Global Shifts
37:43
242 - Shamina Singh, President, EVP: Fintech Series, Mastercard - Financial Investment and Inclusivity for All
35:08
241 - Lisa Cregan, RD: Fintech Series, Morgan Stanley - Change the Face of Wealth Management
34:37
240 - Sir Trevor Phillips OBE & Raj Tulsiani, Chairman & CEO: Green Park - New DEI Playbook - UK Equity Veterans Balance Sunday Idealism with Monday Business
58:38
239 - Guan Xin, Chief Business Editor & Anchor: CGTN - WEF:Collaboration in the Intelligent Age
29:50
238 - Hanna Hennig & Natalia Oropeza, Group CIO & CISO: Cyber Protect Series, Siemens - Titans in Data
1:05:02
237 - Ludwig von Reiche, MD: Cyber Protect Series, NVIDIA - Sovereign AI Systems and Next-Level Parallel Computing
32:00
236 - Sametria Mckinney, CISO, H: Cyber Protect Series, The Bahamas Office of the Prime Minister - Cyber Reef
45:53
235 - Rafie Faruq, CEO: Genie AI - The Law Industry Disrupters
1:08:44
234 - Michael Conway, EP: Cyber Protect Series, IBM - AI Real-World Use Cases and the Five Pillars of Trust
28:26
233 - Neema Uthappa, CIO: Cyber Protect Series, Oliver Wyman - CIO Blueprint for AI Bias Mitigation and Strategic Cybersecurity Investment
31:15
232 - Andrea Szeiler-Zengo, Group CISO: Cyber Protect Series, Transcom - 360° CISO Operative in Today’s Deep Fake World
39:46
231 - Bruno Schenk, H, CEO, MD: Cyber Protect Series, Wipro - The Ethical Question Remains Unanswered
35:19
230 - Volker Schulze & Rene Schuster, CEO, Chairman: Cyber Protect Series, Accxia - Integrating Cybersecurity Protocols in Telecommunications & Essential Collaborative Tactics for Threat Resilience
48:47
229 - Scarlett Sieber, CSGO: Fintech Series, Money20/20 - Money 20/20 USA Vegas - The Epicentre of Fintech Innovation
38:23
228 - Vijay Vijayasankar, Managing Partner: Cyber Protect Series, IBM - Quantum Safe™ & AI-Powered Cyber Defense: The Next Era in Financial Security
53:05
227 - Fabio Mätzler, CEO: COHAGA - Born Entrepreneur - In the Blood
59:35
226 - Charles 'Chuck' Brooks, Professor, President: Cyber Protect Series, Georgetown University - Space & Satellite Threat Detection
37:24
225 - Gaidar Magdanurov, President: Cyber Protect Series, Acronis - Natively Integrated Cyber Protection
1:03:45
224 - Abiola Ijasanmi, COO: Sports Series, Confederation of African Football - The Most Powerful Women in African Football
58:04