Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Annie Von Heijne, Chief Strategic Analytics Lead at ICA Gruppen, Patrick Teufert, Data Science Tech Lead at Arrive, Mohammad Reza, Senior Product And Data & AI Manager at DeLaval and Anusha Lokam, Analytics Lead - Finance at Arrive. The conversation explores building a successful data culture within modern organisations, focusing on aligning strategy, people and technology. The discussion highlights how businesses can embed data-driven thinking across teams while maintaining clarity, governance and long-term value. The exchange highlights practical approaches to scaling analytics, fostering collaboration and enabling better decision-making. The topic of building a successful data culture is revisited through different organisational perspectives, offering insights into leadership, innovation and sustainable growth in data and AI environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Joaquín Vañó Igual, Security Architect at Scania and Adam Bjorkman, IAM Solution Architect. The conversation explores how organisations can approach digital transformation security in an evolving threat landscape. The exchange highlights the importance of aligning cybersecurity strategy with business goals, as well as the role of identity and access management in safeguarding digital ecosystems. The discussion also touches on modern security architecture, zero trust principles and the practical challenges of implementing scalable solutions. Broader themes around risk management, cloud security and data protection emerge, offering listeners a well-rounded perspective on digital transformation security and how enterprises can strengthen resilience while continuing to innovate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Valeria Viana Gusmao, Head of Web Development at Strawberry, Leon Lowered, R&D Manager at Actemium, Christoffer Larsson Söderberg, Transitional Lead at Aller Media AB and Rustam Singatov, Senior Engineering Manager at H&M Group. The conversation explores ai productivity and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work across industries. It highlights the growing role of automation tools, digital transformation and engineering leadership in improving efficiency and enabling innovation within organisations. The exchange highlights how ai productivity is influencing decision making, collaboration and workplace efficiency. It also considers the challenges and opportunities of adopting artificial intelligence, focusing on adaptability, scalability and long term business impact in modern technology environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Martin Knopf, Engineering Manager at Important Looking Pirates, Apostolos Georgakis, CTO at Besedo Global Services AB, Werner Van Ghent, Senior Engineering Manager at Backlight and Carlos Duclos, Engineering Manager at Vend. The conversation explores enabling organisations to be successful through strong leadership, effective team structures and clear technology strategy. It examines how businesses align engineering practices with broader organisational goals. The exchange highlights how enabling organisations to be successful depends on collaboration, adaptability and continuous improvement. It also reflects on building high performing teams, fostering innovation and navigating digital transformation in complex environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Chris Hackett is joined by a panel of industry experts to explore the evolving relationship between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT)—and why aligning the two has become a critical priority for modern organisations.
The conversation brings together Michael Duvfa, CISO for the Baltic and Nordics at Siemens, Angelique Dawnbringer, Security Manager at Accigo, Franco Marconcini, Group CISO at Electrolux AB, and Amalie Lønning, Cyber Security Portfolio Manager at Siemens.
The panel discusses the cultural, technical and organisational barriers that often exist between IT and OT teams, and how these silos can impact visibility, decision-making and operational efficiency. Drawing on real-world experience, the guests share perspectives on collaboration, ownership, and building shared understanding across traditionally separate domains.
Key themes include aligning priorities between corporate IT and industrial environments, managing differing risk tolerances, and enabling more integrated ways of working as digital transformation continues to blur the lines between IT and OT. The episode offers practical insight into how organisations can move towards stronger alignment, improved communication and more joined-up technology strategies.
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