In this episode of the CIO Confessions podcast, host Gert Jan van Halem sits down with Adam Banks, former CIO/CTO of Visa and AP Moller Maersk. Adam has great experience leading IT in large global companies and startups and serving on the board of eight diverse businesses.

Adam shares his unique perspective on digital transformation, emphasising that it's about generating new revenue streams by leveraging customer intimacy and building new capabilities rather than simply improving existing IT systems.

• Digital transformation is about generating new revenue, not just improving IT.
• CIOs need to understand the business deeply and communicate the value of technology in business terms.
• Developing strong EQ and people skills is mandatory to lead effectively.
• Balance management and leadership styles are crucial.
• Embrace enterprise architecture as a strategic tool.

This episode features Martynas Sarapinas, Chief Transformation Officer at Girteka, Europe’s largest transportation company. Martynas discusses his unique career journey, transitioning from a finance and fintech background to leading logistics industry transformation. He highlights the distinctive challenges and opportunities presented by logistics' commodity nature, emphasising the need for cost efficiency and exceptional customer experiences.

The conversation explores:

● The evolution of the CIO role into a more strategic, business-focused position.

● The importance of stakeholder management and building trust with business leaders.

● Girteka's approach to scaling operations and leveraging technology for process optimisation.

● How the company utilises AI and machine learning to tackle industry challenges like empty mileage.

● The impact of AI on the logistics sector and its potential for future disruption.

Join us as we learn from Martynas' insights on driving transformation, embracing innovation, and navigating the complexities of the ever-evolving logistics landscape.

This episode of "CIO Confessions" features an interview with Benne Holwerda, the CIO of the Rivas Zorggroep, a Dutch healthcare organisation. Benne discusses his role in navigating the challenges of integrating technology into a human-centric industry, emphasising the importance of process redesign and user-centric design over simply introducing new technologies. He highlights the specific challenges of working in healthcare, where patient data privacy and doctor-led innovation present unique hurdles. Benne also explores the potential of AI in healthcare, outlining both the opportunities and the ethical considerations surrounding its application.