In this episode of AI Right, David Thomson, Chief Data & AI Officer at Royal London, shares a refreshingly pragmatic take on building an effective AI strategy.

David reveals how Royal London has structured its AI plan around four clear value pillars:

• enhancing productivity
• automating processes
• personalising customer experiences and
• exploring disruptive opportunities

...all while keeping one thing at the core: the business North Star of delivering value for customers.

He also discusses how AI is reshaping culture within the organisation, with “centres of enablement” empowering teams to experiment and innovate safely. And in one of our favourite moments, he likens AI adoption to sitting at a sushi bar: “you can sit back and watch the sushi go by, or you can dive in.”

If you’re developing or refining your AI strategy, this 45-minute conversation will leave you inspired, informed and ready to take action.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to turn AI ambition into tangible outcomes.

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#AI #Leadership #Podcast #Strategy #ArtificialIntelligence #RoyalLondon #DigitalTransformation

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Your next coffee-break listen!

Before Kris laced up for the Glasgow Marathon, we sat down with Ishbel Softley and Andy McMahon to talk sport, AI, and personal health, with some sharp, newsy takes on the future of tech in sport!

Guests

Andy McMahon — Principal Engineer, AI & MLOps @ Barclays

Ishbel Softley — Lead Data Scientist @ Aggreko (…possibly a PT in disguise 😉)

Not just a relaxed chat—this episode mixes practical tips with real-world delivery experience in AI/MLOps and data science, grounded in running, racing, and everyday health.

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In this episode of our Leadership Series, we sit down with Megan Stamper, current Head of Data Science at the BBC Products Group.

Megan takes us inside her leadership journey — from earning a doctorate in mathematics at Cambridge to leading data science teams at one of the world’s most respected broadcasters. Along the way, she shares practical advice for aspiring leaders, insights on building data-driven cultures, and a few personal stories that shaped her path.

Whether you’re an AI professional, a data scientist, or a leader navigating digital transformation, Megan’s reflections offer both inspiration and actionable takeaways.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to transition from technical expertise into leadership

Lessons from academia (PhD at Cambridge) applied to real-world data science

Leading teams at scale in a creative, high-profile environment

Megan’s best advice for the next generation of AI & data leaders

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch the rest of our Leadership Series with voices shaping the future of AI, data, and digital transformation.

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A candid look at the changing AI and data hiring landscape. This week we unpack what's actually being asked for in job specs vs what candidates are applying with, plus the risks of going too all-in on GenAI.

Listen to find out:

• How long should your technical CV really be?
• The impact AI is having on job applications
• What to absolutely NOT include in your CV!

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In this episode of AI Right, we sit down with Matt Higgs, Analytics Lead at Edrington – the global whisky company behind brands like The Macallan and Highland Park. We chat about what it really takes to build a data-informed culture in a heritage-rich organisation, why educating senior leaders is a game-changer, and how curiosity (not dashboards) drives action.

Matt shares lessons from the frontline of transforming data perception at Edrington, how he’s coaching stakeholders to ask better questions, and what it means to turn insights into decisions, not just reports. Whether you're a data professional or a whisky fan with a curious mind, this one's worth a listen.

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In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking work of Glasgow-based medtech startup Seluna Ltd, which is revolutionising the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric sleep disorders. Founded in 2022, Seluna is developing AI-powered medical software to assist doctors in rapidly diagnosing and triaging childhood sleep disorders .

Seluna's innovative approach combines machine learning-enabled Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) with a child-friendly cardiorespiratory wearable. This technology facilitates home sleep testing with gold-standard accuracy, allowing for remote monitoring and diagnosis of pediatric sleep disorders . Their algorithms retain diagnostic power even in the event of signal loss and noise, reducing the number of inconclusive sleep studies.

We discuss the challenges of diagnosing sleep apnea in children compared to adults, the importance of ethical considerations in healthcare technology, and the role of Glasgow's vibrant startup ecosystem in supporting innovations like Seluna. Additionally, we explore Seluna's future roadmap and their approach to integrating new technologies in the healthcare industry.

Join us for an insightful conversation on how Seluna is making a global impact from their base in Glasgow, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of pediatric healthcare.

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A gem from our archives! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dilshat Uteshev, Head of Generative AI at GSK, for an insightful deep dive into the world of AI.

In this episode, we explore the transformative role of AI and large language models (LLMs) in the health and life sciences sector, uncovering real-world applications, challenges, and the future of AI-driven innovation.

Plus, we touch on the ever-important topic of AI ethics - because with great power comes great responsibility! Don’t miss this one.

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This week we were delighted to cover a topic requested by one of our listeners! Talking all about the evolving world of product management, especially within an AI context, we talked about:

• Essential Product Management Skills
• The impact of AI on product management
• Project Management VS Product Management
• ... and more!

A must listen for anyone working in (or with!) product management.

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This week we dived into AI adoption for SMEs. How can AI assist your business? SHOULD AI be assisting your business? And for those ready to adopt, how can you efficiently benefit from AI-driven technologies when you don't have loads of internal experience and resources?

Topics:

• How to uncover what AI can do for your business
• Find the AI 'low-hanging fruit'
• Data Governance Considerations
• SMEs VS Large Organisations & AI
• Building VS Outsourcing
• What AI Won't Do
• How To Get Started (Well)

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