About this episode

The episode explores the journey and skills required to become a Chief Information Officer.

What does it really take to become a Chief Information Officer? In this episode of the No Ordinary Tech Podcast, Dr. Shini Somara sits down with Amit Thawani (CIO, Lloyds Banking Group) and Allan Cockriel (Chief Information and Data Officer, ASML). Discover their journeys to the top, how the CIO role has evolved, and the skills - both technical and human - that drive innovation and resilience in today’s digital world. To explore career opportunities in technology and engineering, visit Career...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Shini Somara

Guests: Amit Thawani, Allan Cockriel

Topics covered

• CIO role
• career paths
• technology leadership
• digital innovation
• skills development

Keywords

• CIO

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lloyds Banking Group, ASML

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