In this episode, Bryan and Alex are joined by Ian Cohen, who shares his remarkable career from aspiring musician to influential tech leader. Self-titled, “the accidental CIO" Ian shares his insightful journey, highlighting his transition from the music world to technology, sharing some of his experiences in leadership roles at Lloyd's, the Financial Times, Associated Newspapers, Addison Lee and latterly Acacium. 

Bryan and Alex lead a deep dive discussion into his approach to building winning teams, fostering a culture of curiosity and adaptability, and how he engages key stakeholders in leading change, leveraging technology to both optimise operations while enhancing customer experience. He shares his approach to leading innovation and, in particular, AI deployment, focusing on solving real business problems with practical solutions. In addition to sharing stories about his Executive career, he also talks about some of his experiences (and observations) as both a Strategic Advisor as well as an NED.

Tune in to hear Ian’s thoughts on the future of technology, his leadership philosophy, and how his passion for music continues to influence his professional journey.