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Episode Title:- 🇬🇧Data Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Analytics🇬🇧

While this episode is about Data Analytics, AI in the Cloud and the role of the CDAO, there was a poignant talk about the white collar industrial revolution. We have had my guest on Heads Talk before, during the pandemic and this conversation was equally insightful.

Eddie Short is an Executive Director, Private Equity Operating Partner for MidEuropa, Board Advisor; and a former Big 4 Partner.  He is currently completing a doctoral programme, bringing his Business Experience and Academic Research to understand how businesses can deliver sustained and sustainable performance through Data, Analytics and AI.

A Global Leader in Digital, Data & AI powered Business Transformation with proven track record to drive Growth, Risk and Cost outcomes, he has:

• Pioneered and led application of Digital, Data, Analytics & AI for bottom and top-line growth. 
• Built new Digital and Data products & services in Telecommunications, Financial Services, FMCG and Private Equity. 
• Designed, led and delivered on a Global Scale, Transformation Programmes up to $1billion dollars, and across 50 countries. 
• He also, uniquely brings the connection between Data, AI and Value, with a focus on People! Creating cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams driving Growth and Transformation across Europe, Asia and North America, with Profit and Loss responsibility greater than $100Million Dollars.

We covered a lot in this episode and it was great to have Eddie back on the show. 

Topics Covered:
◽️CDO, CDAO, CDAIO, CAO
◽️Rise of Chief Data Analytics Officer
◽️Next Generation Data Analytics
◽️Chief Transformation Officer Today
◽️White Collar Industrial Revolution
◽️Next Generation Data Management
◽️Business Strategy Must Now Include AI Strategy
◽️Good Data Vs Bad Data
◽️Data Engineering and Governance

So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Spiced Pumpkin Pie Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋

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Accxia's Landing Page on the Series:- https://www.accxia.com/the-next-generation-cloud

Eddie's Previous Episode: 🇬🇧 How to Implement a Data Driven Culture in your Organisation🇬🇧

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He is also a visiting professor and thesis supervisor with several universities.

Topics Covered:
◽️Cloud FinOps
◽️Speed and Innovation
◽️Cloud Waste
◽️Cloud Usage and Spend
◽️Hybrid & MultiCloud Strategies & Adoption
◽️Sustainability in the context of Cloud Computing


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Accxia's Landing Page on the Series:- https://www.accxia.com/the-next-generation-cloud

Articles Mentioned:
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/press-releases/deloitte-announces-sustainability-initiative-with-google-cloud.html

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Episode Title: 🇨🇦Evolution of Next Gen Cloud Advisory Services Business🇨🇦

We continue the new series on Heads Talk, with a conversation with 2 individuals. This episode is so full of great content and insights not just on the Next Generation Cloud (NGC) but on the morphing of the professional services within this. Things have moved quite quickly in the space and it is great to talk to 2 individuals that are at the forefront of this.

Divya Bharti leads Deloitte's Cloud Strategy practice and Shanil Ebrahim a Partner and the National Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader. Together they delivered gem after gem content for this series.

A must-listen to episode, especially those in the professional services industry.

Topics Covered:
◽️Cloud Evolution
◽️Healthcare Sector Case Studies with NGC
◽️NGC - seen by Technicians, Consultants and Customers
◽️Quantum Computing
◽️Containerisation and Kubernetes
◽️Hybrid & MultiCloud Adoption
◽️Sustainability Cloud Storage
◽️Other Disrupter to Cloud Computing

So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Gingerbread Chai Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋

Series Sponsored by - Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟
Accxia's Landing Page on the Series:- https://www.accxia.com/the-next-generation-cloud

Press release mentioned:
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/press-releases/deloitte-announces-sustainability-initiative-with-google-cloud.html

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Episode Title: 🇺🇸From a Blocker to an Enabler🇺🇸

This is the start of the new series on Heads Talk, the Next Generation Cloud Series. Introduced by Adam Russell, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & VP of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure & Industries. He is an accomplished cybersecurity expert with over two decades in his field. 

Responsible for leading the Security of Next-Generation Solutions for Oracle Cloud, ensuring the safeguard of the company’s enterprise, cloud infrastructure; and applications used by Oracle's customers.

Adam's extensive background includes working as a Technical Intelligence Officer and security researcher for the US government. A respected professor and occasional lecturer at the University of Portland, he frequently shares his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of Cybersecurity Professionals.


Topics Covered:
◽️Partnerships with AI/ML organisations
◽️Edge Computing, Technology & Integration
◽️AI-Based Data Analytics & GPU
◽️Cybersecurity Today
◽️Hybrid & MultiCloud Strategies & Adoption
◽️Sustainability in the context of Cloud Computing

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Accxia's Landing Page on the Series:- https://www.accxia.com/the-next-generation-cloud

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The New Series on Heads Talk starts NEXT WEEK. Tune in on Monday for the promo video and the episodes thereafter. Excited!!! In the meantime and for the time being, here is the last of the Lookback Series episode.

Episode Titles:

1. 🇬🇧It's the Data, Stupid!🇬🇧
2. 🇬🇧 Out of the box is the only way to be. A dissection on innovation and creativity 🇬🇧

In the next few weeks, during this summer holiday period,  I will be introducing, especially for some of the newer listeners , guests of Heads Talk from previous series.

I would like to share some of the memorable snippets of my conversations with them.  There will be two guests in each episode and they will be introduced  accordingly.

Heads Talk
Full Episodes

1. Craig Walker EP:017: It's the Data, Stupid!
2. Gisela Abbam EP:019: Out of the box is the only way to be. A dissection on innovation and creativity

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Episode Title:- 🇺🇸Corporate World and The Crown Act🇺🇸

In this 170th episode of Heads Talk, I am joined by Orlena Nwokah Blanchard, Managing director of Seven Elements Group and the Co-creator of The CROWN Coalition. This was an impactful conversation about the 'Politics of Hair' and the role business, government, social bodies and in particular corporations play.

Orlena is a cultural marketing executive, a true marketing thought leader and one of the pioneers of the now renowned Crown Act. See comments for further information about this groundbreaking act. I had an enlightening conversation with Orlena about the world of marketing and longstanding har discrimination in the social and corporate worlds. Another must listen to episode.

Topics Covered:
◽️The Crown Act
◽️ Morphing of Marketing
◽️ Cultural Marketing Strategy
◽️ Brand Management in the era of Generative AI
◽️ Credible Marketing Thought Leaders
◽️ Corporate World Adaption To Change
◽️ The 7 Elements of Culture

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Episode Title:- 🇬🇧Board Effectiveness & CSuites Musical Chairs🇬🇧

On this episode of Heads Talk, I am joined by Rachel Barton, Senior Managing Director who leads  Accenture's ‘Strategy Business' across Europe, working with some of the world's largest brands. 

She advises business leaders on how they can transform and create new growth – moving at speed from strategy to execution.  

Accenture's European Strategy Team encompasses industry experts from across the continent who focus on :

• Technology Strategy
• Merger and Acquisition 
• Private Equity, 
• Growth & Pricing
• Sustainability
• Cost and Productivity
• Finance, Talent; and Supply Chain.

Topics Covered:
◽️ The New CSuites
◽️ CHRO
◽️ Board Effectiveness
◽️ Customer Strategy
◽️ Changing Advisory Services Environment

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Episode Title:- 🇧🇸Showcasing The Bahamas Financial Investment Credentials🇧🇪

Prior to the start of the new series on Heads Talk, we have a few brilliant distinguished guests to talk about the work within their field.

The first conversation in this batch of new guests on Heads Talk is with H.E. Cheryl Bazard KC JP, The Bahamas Ambassador to Belgium,  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas . 

Cheryl has over 25 years experience in Banking and Law, in particular Compliance, Regulations and Corporate Governance. She has held a number of Leadership positions and has led the way with the development of a successful regional compliance program at CIBC FirstCaribbean, operating in 16 countries.

Topics Covered:
◽️ Financial Investment
◽️ De-risking
◽️ Regulatory Compliance
◽️ Synergies between Bahamas and Belgium
◽️ Climate Change Impact on the Region

So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Great British Cuppa Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋
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Episode Titles:

1. 🇬🇧Trailblazing Financial Independence for Women🇬🇧
2. 🇮🇳Clubhouse, Data & AI - Audio Technology Trends & Analytics🇮🇳

In the next few weeks, during this summer holiday period,  I will be introducing, especially for some of the newer listeners , guests of Heads Talk from previous series.

I would like to share some of the memorable snippets of my conversations with them.  There will be two guests in each episode and they will be introduced  accordingly.

Heads Talk
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1. Cherie Blair CBE KC: EP: 025: Trailblazing Financial Independence for Women
2. Vikas Kumar: EP: 027: Clubhouse, Data & AI - Audio Technology Trends & Analytics 

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Episode Titles:

1. 🇨🇭The Entrepreneurial CFO🇨🇭
2. 🇬🇧Plan B: How prepared is a Country for an Incident?🇬🇧

In the next few weeks, during this summer holiday period,  I will be introducing, especially for some of the newer listeners , guests of Heads Talk from previous series.

I would like to share some of the memorable snippets of my conversations with them.  There will be two guests in each episode and they will be introduced  accordingly.

Heads Talk
Full Episodes

1. Claudia Cordioli: EP: 056: The Entrepreneurial CFO
2. Lord Toby Harris: EP:031: Plan B: How prepared is a Country for an Incident?

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