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#CIONEXT | The End of IT Leadership? is around the corner! Watch the full #LeadershipDeepDive interview with Sharon Prior who will be our panellist on April 3rd at 15:00 CET. Don’t forget to register 👉 www.cionext.com/21!
In this episode, Hendrik Deckers discusses with Sharon how today’s CIOs must act as strategic business enablers rather than just technical experts. The traditional IT silo has given way to "fusion teams" — cross-functional groups where IT and business co-create solutions. Sharon highlights that the modern CIO must prioritize business outcomes, such as revenue growth and customer experience, over technology itself.
She advocates for enterprise architecture and long-term roadmapping as essential foundations for agile and continuous delivery. A strong proponent of data governance, Sharon warns against fragmented data ownership and insists that business functions—not IT—must be accountable for the quality and clarity of their own data. Sharon also underscores the importance of education and governance in the AI era. She encourages building AI governance boards and setting clear guardrails to empower business users while maintaining control.
What skills are essential for modern IT leaders? How can IT leaders balance long-term strategy with agile delivery in a fast-paced tech landscape? Watch the full interview to find out! -
Watch the full #LeadershipDeepDive interview with José Antonio López - Group CIO at TOUS - who will be our panellist at CIONEXT | The End of IT Leadership on the 3rd of April!
It’s high time to register 👉 www.cionext.com/21 and join us for the discussion on three key shifts that are driving the transformation of IT and CIO’s roles in an organisation:
1️⃣ Democratisation
2️⃣ IT as strategic partner
3️⃣ Human-centricity
In this episode, Hendrik Deckers discusses with José Antonio López, Group CIO of TOUS, how the role of IT leadership is evolving in a fast-paced, digital-first world. They explore the CIO’s shift from operational control to strategic business enablement, the company’s digital transformation journey, and how technologies like AI, cloud, and data are driving innovation at TOUS. José also shares his personal leadership style, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring tech leaders. -
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CIONEXT is just around the corner! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to get to know one of our panellists – Tom Tanghe, General Manager ITC EMEA at Daikin Europe – and watch his full #LeadershipDeepDive interview. Have you already registered to join us on April 3rd at 15:00 CET? Now’s the time 👉 www.cionext.com/21!
In this episode, Hendrik Deckers discusses with Tom how IT is becoming a core business enabler rather than just a support function, and shares his practical and business-focused vision: creating value, staying close to the field, and avoiding rigid long-term plans.
Tom stresses the need for IT leaders to understand the business deeply, and for business leaders to become more tech-literate. Looking ahead, he sees CIOs needing to balance long-term strategic roadmaps with agile responsiveness to user feedback and shifting priorities - what he calls operating at "two speeds." The CIO role, in his view, is increasingly about orchestrating this collaboration, enabling innovation, and ensuring that technology serves both operational excellence and business transformation.
Curious about the tech aspects? Watch the full interview to find out about predictive sales tools and the 23 initiatives that harness the power of AI, the status of cloud adoption, and why low-code/no-code is addressed with a healthy dose of skepticism at Daikin! -
Are you ready for CIONEXT | The End of IT Leadership? Watch the full #LeadershipDeepDive interview with Aaron Stafford - Group Senior Director of Global Security, Cloud Infrastructure & ERP Operations at ASICS Technology - who will be our panellist on April 3rd at 15:00 CET. Don’t forget to register 👉 www.cionext.com/21!
In this episode, Hendrik Deckers discusses with Aaron how ASICS is much more than a sportswear brand - it’s a fully digital company at the forefront of innovation.
Aaron emphasizes that digital leadership has fundamentally evolved from being a back-office function to a strategic business driver. He argues that IT is no longer just a support function but an integral part of the core business strategy, especially in a company like ASICS, where technology enables everything from product design and manufacturing to sales and customer engagement. That’s why Digital Leaders must think like CEOs more than ever - understanding business strategy, customer needs, and industry dynamics.
How can IT empower the business by providing safe, flexible environments where teams can experiment, innovate, and iterate? Is it possible to democratize access to data while maintaining strict security standards? Watch the full interview to find out! -
Watch the full #LeadershipDeepDive interview with John Walsh - VP & CTO at Fujitsu - who will be our panellist at CIONEXT | The End of IT Leadership on the 3rd of April! It’s high time to register 👉 www.cionext.com/21 and join us for the discussion on three key shifts that are driving the transformation of IT and CIO’s roles in an organisation:
1️⃣ Democratisation
2️⃣ IT as strategic partner
3️⃣ Human-centricity
In this episode, Hendrik Deckers discusses with John Walsh why the CIO role is more critical than ever, how AI is evolving at lightning speed, and why shorter, results-driven IT projects are replacing long-term contracts. John shared insights on Fujitsu’s groundbreaking work in Quantum Computing and Social Digital Twins - a technology that could revolutionize smart cities and transport systems!
Is it possible to stay ahead of rapid AI innovations? How is technology shaping the future of IT leadership? Watch the full interview to find out! -
This February, CIONET hosted CIONEXT | Mastering Complexity, powered by Hitachi Vantara. We're excited to share with you a new episode of our #LeadershipDeepDive series, featuring Isabelle Droll, CIO for Airline, Corporate, Hotels & Resorts, and Sustainability at TUI. Isabelle collaborated with us on this program together with André Exner.
In this insightful interview, Isabelle delves into TUI’s digital transformation journey within the highly complex travel and tourism industry. She explains how TUI is working to unify fragmented systems across markets into a single, global platform designed to deliver seamless and personalized customer experiences.
Together with Hendrik Deckers, Isabelle explores the strategic role of data integration, cloud migration, and AI-driven personalization in navigating complexity and boosting operational efficiency. From predictive maintenance and route optimization to dynamic packaging, TUI’s key initiatives are deeply rooted in strong collaboration between IT and the business.
Isabelle also emphasizes the evolving role of IT—from cost control to value creation—highlighting the importance of trusted supplier partnerships, nearshore development hubs, and internal AI upskilling programs.
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Listen to the full #LeadershipDeepDive interview with Jay Subramanian, GM of Core Storage Platforms at Hitachi Vantara, who will be our panellist at CIONEXT | Mastering Complexity on the 19th of February! It’s high time to register 👉 www.cionext.com/20 and join us for the discussion on:
✔️ The Future of Mission-Critical Apps (and why it starts with the data)
✔️ The Power of Super Adaptability (diving into scalable data platforms)
✔️ Balancing Security and Rapid Innovation (how platforms bring the best of all worlds)
In this episode, Hendrik Deckers speaks with Jay Subramanian about fostering innovation and tackling key IT challenges, including hybrid cloud environments, diverse applications, and distributed workforces in an era of exponential data growth.
Jay emphasizes that while hybrid cloud enhances flexibility, it demands realistic planning, clear objectives, and a strategic approach to cost and risk management. He highlights the critical role of infrastructure consolidation and resource optimization, advocating for right-sizing and flexible "as-a-service" models in environments where data volume volatility is inevitable.
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In the newest episode of CIONET’s #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Steven Huels, VP & GM of AI Business, Product, and Strategy at Red Hat, explores the recent technological advancements in the realm of AI.
Red Hat, recognized for its robust enterprise solutions, emphasizes open-source principles and platforms, which have been pivotal in virtualization and containerization. Steven highlights AI's transformative impact on businesses, stressing that it has evolved from a futuristic concept to an essential element of current business strategies. Currently at Red Hat, the AI strategy involves creating a composable platform that seamlessly integrates AI tools and models, supporting varied use cases from training to deployment.
Hendrik discusses with Steven the advancements in AI accessibility, efficiency, and integration today, and in the future where AI models are more consumable and seamlessly embedded in business applications.
Curious to know more? Don’t miss this inspiring conversation and watch the full interview now!
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Lisa Spelman - Corporate VP and GM of Intel Products & Solutions at Intel will be our guest speaker at CIOFEST on the 21st of March! If you're a CIONET Member or would like to become one, make sure you register to CIOFEST in your country here: https://www.cionet.com/events/ciofest
CIOFEST will also mark the launch of the CIOFEST Cookbook No. 3, where Lisa shares her recipe for digital success. Don’t forget to pre-order your copy here: https://www.cionet.com/cookbook3 and stay on top of what is relevant for top CIOs!
In this #LeadershipDeepDive Hendrik Deckers discussed with Lisa Intel's role in providing computing solutions across various platforms, emphasising the company's transition from a hardware focus to integrating software and manufacturing. They talked about the importance of AI development, its ethical usage, and democratisation. She addressed the challenges faced by many industries due to rapid digitisation and the evolving role of IT and CIOs in businesses as well as Intel's commitment to sustainability, security, and future technological advancements, particularly in AI and data centre innovations.
Curious to know more? Make sure you watch the full interview!
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We had the pleasure to host Dirk Olufs, EVP & CIO at DHL Express at the panel of CIONEXT | The Fabric of Future-Proof Organisations that we hosted on the 18th of October. Now we’re delighted to publish the #LeadershipDeepDive interview, full of insights from one of the biggest logistics companies in the world!
In this episode, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Dirk about DHL Express's operations, focusing on its digital and customer-centric approach, underlining the role technology plays in improving customer service in logistics. They tackled DHL's IT system evolution, emphasising the importance of innovation in the process. Dirk also delved into the integration of new technologies to enhance DHL's delivery and tracking capabilities, underlining the role of IT in streamlining processes and ensuring efficient service delivery. He explained in detail how the IT organisation is managed globally and underlined the need for standardisation to support global operations effectively.
How does this logistics giant deal with the growing pace of service delivery? What new technologies are key to innovation and staying on top of the game? Watch the full interview to find out! -
Antonio Queiroz, Chief Digital Officer at Euroclear, is a panellist at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud on the 29th of November! It’s the last moment to register 👉 www.cionext.com/ and join us for the discussion on:
✅ How complexity impedes progress. How do we optimise processes and maximise value?
✅ How to align business goals with coherent IT and cloud strategies?
✅ How to navigate the challenges of hybrid and multi-cloud setups and how to keep our options open?
In this #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Antonio
Euroclear’s transition to cloud computing, emphasising the need for a cautious approach and alignment with regulatory and client expectations. Antonio explained the complexities introduced by cloud integration and the challenges in security management but underlined the long-term benefits, such as indirect financial gains from process rationalisation. He dispelled misconceptions about cloud computing, stressing the importance of strategic planning and cost awareness and shed light on the role of data and AI in Euroclear's strategy - aiming to develop new solutions, while ensuring the alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.
Watch the full interview to find out more don’t forget to book your virtual seat at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud: www.cionext.com !
#CIONET #CIOcommunity #CIO #CXO #CDO #CTO #DigitalLeadership #Cloud #Multicloud @Red Hat #googlecloud #microsoftazure #redhat
Table of contents:
01:06 | Introduction
01:16 | Antonio’s background
03:15 | About Euroclear
07:10 | Complex versus complicated
10:28 | Main challenges for the company
12:37 | IT strategy
16:48 | Cloud strategy
25:50 | Applications used in the cloud setup
31:08 | Increasing or decreasing complexity?
36:47 | Selecting partners
41:29 | Security
42:52 | Cloud is like a free lunch
44:45 | Agility roadmap
48:04 | IT organisation
50:18 | Data and AI
54:18 | Antonio’s role at Euroclear
57:31 | Antonio’s team
01:01:41 | Management & leadership style
01:07:27 | Personality: the Commander
01:17:59 | Core values & mentors
01:21:57 | The most brilliant failures
01:26:09 | Antonio’s passions
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Karl Davies-Barrett, Global Partner CTO at Microsoft, will join us as a panellist at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud on 29th November! Register now at www.cionext.com and don't miss the discussion on all things cloud:
✅ How complexity impedes progress. How do we optimise processes and maximise value?
✅ How to align business goals with coherent IT and cloud strategies?
✅ How to navigate the challenges of hybrid and multi-cloud setups and keep our options open?
In this #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Karl Davies-Barrett Microsoft's mission to democratise technology, emphasising its cloud-first strategy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of integrating business value with technology, as well as the cultural shift at the company under the leadership of Satya Nadella. Karl also highlighted the significance of AI at Microsoft, its 3% contribution to cloud platform revenue, and upcoming AI capabilities. He addressed various cloud strategies, including the complexities of multi-cloud environments, the 'lift and shift' approach, and hybrid cloud. He acknowledged the reality of vendor lock-in, advocating for due diligence and informed choices in cloud services.
Watch the full interview to find out more and don't forget to book your virtual seat at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud: www.cionext.com! -
Colin Fisher, Global Senior Director, Cloud Partner Ecosystem at Red Hat, is a panellist at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud on the 29th of November! Register now 👉 www.cionext.com/ and join us for the discussion on:
✅ How complexity impedes progress. How do we optimise processes and maximise value?
✅ How to align business goals with coherent IT and cloud strategies?
✅ How to navigate the challenges of hybrid and multi-cloud setups and how to keep our options open?
In this #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Colin his experience and the critical role of open-source software in the development of cloud technology. Colin emphasized the importance of agility, scalability, and reliability in adapting cloud-native technologies and also the challenges of cloud adoption, including security and compliance concerns. How can Red Hat guide organisations through the adoption of cloud-native technologies? What is the role of open source in the cloud-native landscape? How can cloud-native strategies empower your digital transformation journey?
Watch the full interview to find out and don’t forget to book your virtual seat at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud: www.cionext.com ! -
Colin Bannon, CTO at BT Business, is a panellist at CIONEXT | The Fabric of Future-proof Organisations on the 18th of October! Register now 👉 www.cionext.com/18 and join us for the discussion on:
✅ How top Digital Leaders architect the businesses of tomorrow? What is the supporting strategy of the future? Do they implement global business services (GBS), and who needs to lead these? What is their IT operating model?
✅ What is the core digital platform strategy and how to select the right components for maximum flexibility and minimum risk, all while ensuring data sovereignty, compliance and privacy?
✅ What’s the optimal IT infrastructure and connectivity underpinning the businesses of the future? How do we manage the cost, performance and resilience of multi-cloud and hybrid architectures, in order to excel in big data, AI & IoT?
In this #LeadershipDeepDive Interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Colin his experiences and the complex, evolving landscape of network technology and cloud services in the Telco sector. They spotlighted the key challenge of technological complexity, emerging from swift technological advancements and the transition to multifaceted cloud environments. In order to cope with this complexity, organisations need integrated operational models and cohesive internal structures. The conversation brought Hendrik and Colin to the significance of network architecture and introduced BT’s new innovative service, Global Fabric. The latter aims at establishing an interconnection fabric for cloud and multi-cloud environments, as crucial technologies to support the upcoming digital transformations.
How does Cisco and BT help their clients building a platform-based approach and integrating products together? How did they reduce operational complexity? Is the Global Fabric going to change the way businesses view transformation? Listen to the full interview to find out!
#CIONET #CIOcommunity #CIO #CXO #CDO #CTO #DigitalLeadership #ITArchitecture #Platforms #ITInfrastructure @BT Business @Cisco -
Olivier Gibert - Global CTO at Carrefour - will join us on the 18th of October at CIONEXT | The Fabric of Future-proof Organisations. Register now 👉 www.cionext.com/18 and don’t miss the discussion on future-proofing your organisation’s platforms, infrastructure and architecture!
Operating in more than 40 countries with over 337,000 employees and several thousand stores, Carrefour is a retail giant with the ambition of becoming the leader of food transition for all.
In this #LeadershipDeepDive Interview, Hendrik Deckers discusses with Olivier the challenges the food industry is now facing: faster time to market, perpetually changing customer needs, increasing drive towards personalisation and greater focus on efficiency.
Olivier describes Carrefour’s IT strategy, which revolves around five pillars, in more detail. He underlines the importance of enhancing performance via data, tech use in boosting commercial activity, future-proofing the organisation with innovations like generative AI, cloud adoption, and refining working methodologies. Olivier touches upon the gradual and strategic organisational transformation from a country-specific model to a synchronised structure while navigating the challenges of legacy systems, varied market conditions, data management and increasing security across diverse geographical locations.
How did Carrefour choose the most effective IT operating model? How do you select the right components for maximum flexibility and minimum risk while creating a core digital platform strategy? What’s the optimal IT infrastructure and connectivity underpinning the businesses of the future? Watch the full interview to find out and don’t forget to book your virtual seat at CIONEXT | The Fabric of Future-proof Organisations 👉 www.cionext.com/18! -
“We are the plumbers of the Internet,” says Gordon Thomson, VP Service Provider EMEA at Cisco. Register now 👉 www.cionext.com/18 and join us on the 18th of October at CIONEXT | The Fabric of Future-proof Organisations, to discuss “IT plumbing” in more detail:
✅ How top Digital Leaders architect the businesses of tomorrow
✅ Their core digital platform strategy
✅ The optimal IT infrastructure setup
Cisco will be represented on the panel by Alexandra Zagury, VP, Partner Managed & as-a-Service, Global Partner Sales!
In this #LeadershipDeepDive Interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Gordon the principal challenges Digital Leaders encounter today. Due to economic pressures, organisations must restructure their operations. Simplification, enhancing security, reducing energy costs, and improving user experience have become not just a priority but a necessity. Gordon also elaborated on Cisco’s transformation from being product-feature-focused to becoming an outcomes-and-platform-driven organisation.
IT infrastructure currently utilises 1-2% of global electricity, and this figure is projected to rise to 3-4%, due to the proliferation of data, advancements in cloud technology, and increased utilisation of AI. Gordon discussed sustainability at Cisco, where innovation is driven by the creation of solutions that are both circular and energy-efficient, prioritising mitigating the impacts of this increasing energy consumption.
How do Cisco and BT help their clients by building a platform-based approach and integrating products? How did they reduce operational complexity? How does the company ensure data security whilst transporting 80% of internet traffic? Are AI & Automation going to erase human interaction from network observability and management entirely? Watch the full interview to find out! -
Bart Kerkhofs, VP IT at Bridgestone EMIA, will join us on the 18th of October at CIONEXT | The Fabric of Future-Proof Organisations! Register now 👉 www.cionext.com/18 and don’t miss the discussion on how top Digital Leaders future-proof their organisations by re-architecting their businesses, platforms, and infrastructures.
With a retail colossus status of 6,000 outlets spanning Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa, Bridgestone is widely recognised for its premium tyres. However, it’s not just about manufacturing anymore. The company has embarked on a journey towards becoming a tech-centric giant.
In this #LeadershipDeepDive Interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Bart the shifts in the automotive industry, driven by CASE vehicles (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electrified), and the organisation’s transformative journey to re-architect the business from a pure manufacturing entity to a sustainable solutions company. Bart explained three pillars that were key to Bridgestone’s success on this journey: the Digital IT Backbone, the Digital Operating Model Change, and the Creation of the IT Partner Ecosystem.
While discussing their implementation approach, Bart mentioned an "evolutionary over revolutionary" strategy and described Bridgestone’s Fleet Care service, their "cloud-first" focus, and the creation of the Enterprise Platforms Team.
Is development tool democratisation a key focus for Bridgestone at the moment? How does the company maintain its commitment to sustainability and innovation? How are their current platforms leveraged to achieve better business results? Watch the full interview to find out! -
Davio Larnout, Co-founder and CEO at Radix, is making waves in the world of AI. Watch the #CIONET Leadership Deep Dive Interview as he discusses the impact and potential of AI in various industries. Radix is a pioneering AI company that delivers transformative solutions with the objective of creating real impact for clients through AI leverage.
Learn from Davio’s remarkable journey, driven by his passion for entrepreneurship and technology. Recognise the critical significance of understanding AI's capacity and the value of experimentation in uncovering its true potential. Davio recommends rethinking your organisation's processes and business models to fully harness AI's transformative power and unlock its boundless possibilities.
In this #LeadershipDeepDive Interview with Hendrik Deckers, Davio explains how Radix is using various AI categories, like deep learning and generative AI, to help automate cognitive tasks and push the boundaries of innovation. He illustrates this by explaining how the implementation of natural language processing has transformed the job-matching process at VDAB.
CIONET invites you to watch this new episode to gain insights into Radix's strategic commitment, its approach to centralisation and decentralisation, and its focus on building AI applications that deliver tangible and meaningful value. -
Artie Debidien, EVP/CIO Consumer Wholesale Enterprise at KPN, was one of the speakers at the international virtual conference CIONEXT on April 26. Hendrik Deckers meets her in the office of the Dutch telecom KPN to interview about her broad educational experience, views on innovation, and how she developed as a digital leader.
“KPN will always go for sustainable innovation,” says Artie, “and everyone should be part of it — it’s a dance floor wherein you ask everyone to dance.” The focus on teamwork and common passing through mistakes and failures distinguishes her approach to leadership and innovation.
From the interview, we learned that with every innovative enterprise comes a scale of risks and new value where the latter needs to be justified. AI is a true needle-shifter, being known for the fears about security and privacy it produces in the wider public. Artie believes AI will not percolate into business at an apocalyptic tempo and the benefits it brings will be distributed at a safe pace. “You need to drive the change” is her answer and she stresses the talent people bring into continuous innovation.
How is Agile working at a company with a 1000 people in IT? How does KPN innovate on a daily basis? And finally, why did Artie change from a lion to an elephant in her fascinating, diverse career? Watch the full Leadership Deep Dive interview with Artie Debidien to find the answers and perhaps discover why always shooting for the moon is a worthy tactic. -
“Red Hat is an enterprise software company with an open source development model that is helping the world to consume open source software in a very productive manner”. Over the past 30 years Red Hat grew from 100 to 20 000 employees and over the last 5 years the company’s revenue has doubled.
In this #LeadershipDeepDive interview Hendrik Deckers talks to Hans Roth, Senior Vice President & General Manager Red Hat EMEA, about managing such an impressive growth and the key components that allowed the company reach this size: people, culture, innovative, open source development model and the ecosystem of clients, partners, integrators and hyperscalers - just to name a few.
Hans explained how he currently sees the evolving role of the CIO in organisations, how Red Hat helps companies be more successful and how providing choice for customers has always been a vital part of Red Hat’s DNA. Hendrik also asked Hans about the open hybrid cloud strategy, the role of digital sovereignty in today’s world and the culture of passion cultivated at the organisation.
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