• Beyond the Tech – Solo Edition, Episode 2: Technology Leaders as Board Directors with Toby Eduardo Redshaw and Bryan MacDonald

  • Oct 10 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
  • Podcast

Beyond the Tech – Solo Edition, Episode 2: Technology Leaders as Board Directors with Toby Eduardo Redshaw and Bryan MacDonald

  • Summary

  • In the second instalment of this three-part mini-series of Beyond the Tech (Solo Edition), Bryan welcomes back seasoned CIO Toby Redshaw for a deep dive into the intersection of leadership, strategy and technology in the boardroom. Toby, a veteran in tech leadership and a former senior executive at major global companies including Verizon, American Express, Aviva and FedEx, brings his wealth of experience to discuss how technology executives can play a pivotal role in shaping corporate strategy and navigating the future of tech disruption.

    The conversation begins with the evolving expectations of boardrooms, as more CEOs and senior leaders become tech-savvy. Toby shares his perspectives on the critical importance of contextual intelligence, the challenges traditional companies face in incorporating tech leaders into the board, and the influence of emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, on business models and strategy. Bryan and Toby also explore why so many strategies fail, highlighting the need for a strategic refresh and deeper board-level discussions about technology’s role in long-term corporate success.

    Listeners will gain insights into how companies can avoid being on the wrong side of the creative destruction cycle, why technology expertise is vital at the highest levels of leadership, and how future-thinking boards can embrace technological advancements to stay competitive.

    This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in understanding the growing convergence of business strategy and technology leadership, particularly as we move towards a future where tech will be at the core of organisational success.

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