The IT function is evolving fast. It's no longer just about maintaining systems but about shaping culture, driving innovation, and aligning technology with business goals.

In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dominic Redmond, Chief Information Officer at PageGroup Business Technology, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how CIOs can reimagine their teams to lead with agility, business fluency, and people-first leadership in an AI-driven world.

Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction
06:30 – IT as cost center → value driver
14:45 – Fact, fear, and faith in IT investment
23:10 – Co-creation and cross-functional ownership
30:00 – Reskilling and navigating rapid AI adoption
38:20 – Business fluency for IT professionals
45:10 – Governance, agility, and architectural flexibility
53:00 – Leadership mindset shifts for the future

Full Transcript & Episode Details: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/reimagining-the-it-team-people-culture-leadership/

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In an era of black swan events, economic volatility, and rapid technological change, leaders must balance growth with governance to build organizations that endure.

In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dr. Ramesh Gopal, Chief Risk Officer for UAE & Saudi and Head of Credit Risk at CEEMEA for Deutsche Bank, joins host Sanjog Aul to share lessons from past crises, strategies for aligning agility with control, and ways to embed a risk-first mindset across the enterprise.

Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction
02:49 – When assumptions fail: Lessons from 2008
07:12 – Thresholds, policing, and human bias in risk
10:09 – The biggest illusion of preparedness
13:05 – Appetite, tolerance, and execution
16:54 – Bridging the GRC–business gap
20:51 – Real-time, modern risk management
24:04 – Risk in the citizen development era
27:20 – Decentralizing risk ownership
33:29 – Challenges in building a risk-aware culture
36:08 – Blueprint for future-ready risk management
40:30 – An appeal to business & tech leaders
43:16 – G² + R²: Good growth and right risk

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Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1109100382
Full Transcript & Episode Details: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/how-risk-aware-leaders-build-what-lasts/
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/how-risk-aware-leaders-build-lasts/id1089793150?i=1000722274046

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Guest Bio: Dr Ramesh Gopal Expert Insights and Contribution

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The surge in digital transformation initiatives has brought forth many cybersecurity challenges. Businesses are under pressure to offer seamless digital experiences, which often means integrating multiple platforms and technologies. Yet, each integration point is a potential vulnerability. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, how can businesses ensure robust security without hindering the user experience or compromising the operational flow?

Guest: Prasanna Kumar Burri, Group Chief Information Officer, Dangote Industries

Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/prasannakumar-burri

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