This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass empowers CIOs to plan effectively, manage technology budgets, and communicate value across the business. With mounting pressure to deliver innovation under cost constraints, CIOs must align IT planning with enterprise goals, create robust investment cases, and use data to measure success and secure continued buy-in.
Driving Performance in a Global Context
• Lead diverse, distributed teams with clarity, alignment, and purpose.
• Balance centralised control with local autonomy across geographies.
• Create agile, efficient supply chain ecosystems that enable innovation, scalable resourcing and business resilience.
• Align investment, budgeting, and reporting to demonstrate business value.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Nick Giannakakis, Group Chief Information, Officer Motor Oil | Tom Clark, Chief Operating & Technology Officer, Everywhen
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Human, Skills & Agentic AI – The Rolls-Royce Story
In 2022, Rolls-Royce faced a critical juncture: multiple business units in the company were heading towards significant skills shortages in specific skillsets. To solve it, the organization didn’t just recruit; they fundamentally redesigned how work happens.
CHAIR
Misti Melville, NED/Chair Nominations & Remuneration Committee, Al Jammaz Group
SPEAKERS
Stuart Evans, Director – Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience, Rolls-Royce
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass enables CIOs to lead enterprise-wide transformation using AI, Cloud, and automation technologies. As digital becomes business-critical, CIOs must drive operational change, embed emerging technologies responsibly, and orchestrate transformation across silos. The session covers leading technologies, practical frameworks, and people-focused change strategies.
Accelerating Enterprise Transformation
• Lead enterprise-wide digital platforms and data-driven products.
• Harness AI and emerging technologies to create new revenue streams.
• Embed innovation into business models and operating structures.
• Scale transformation programmes that deliver measurable impact.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Bilal Gokpinar, Professor of Operations, Technology and Innovation, University College London (UCL) | Mohsen Ghasempour, Chief AI Officer, Kingfisher
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass explores the CIO’s leadership role in shaping digital sustainability and ensuring ESG-aligned tech strategies. From emissions reporting to ethical AI, CIOs are critical to helping their organisations meet ESG goals through responsible data use, green infrastructure, and transparent governance.
Designing the Digital Core of the Enterprise
• Architect a global digital ecosystem that integrates platforms, data, and AI.
• Own the enterprise data strategy, ensuring governance and ethical use.
• Enable interoperability, scalability, and insight-driven decision-making.
• Position data as a strategic asset powering growth and transformation.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Trevor Scott, Transformation Digital Leader, Next Level Transformation | Alexander Knigge, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Kerzner International
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass equips CIOs to lead on enterprise-wide cyber risk management, from threat anticipation to incident response. As cyber threats escalate in frequency and complexity, CIOs must ensure their organisations are resilient, compliant, and ready to respond. The session explores how to embed cybersecurity into core IT and business operations, build board confidence, and drive a proactive, risk-aware culture across the organisation. Peer insights and practical frameworks will support leaders in building secure, adaptive, and compliant technology environments.
Safeguarding the Enterprise in a Complex World
• Frame risk as an enterprise-wide challenge – encompassing cyber, geopolitical, and regulatory dimensions.
• Define and prioritise the risks that truly threaten enterprise value.
• Shape a global risk and resilience framework that engages leadership and regulators.
• Continuously scan the landscape to proactively enhance and strengthen resilience.
• Build a culture of security and preparedness across the organisation.
• Communicate risk and resilience confidently at board level.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
John Madelin, CEO, Cyber Balance | Sarah Lawson, Director of Cybersecurity, Risk and Resilience (CISO), Oxford University Press
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
Attracting, retaining, and growing digital talent is critical in an era of skills shortages and transformation fatigue. This masterclass equips CIOs with strategies to build resilient, innovative teams through a blend of talent analytics, culture development, and adaptive leadership. You’ll learn how to compete in a high-demand market, nurture key capabilities, and create attractive non-linear career paths.
Building High-Performance Digital Organisations
• Inspire, coach, and empower digital leaders around the world.
• Shape a cohesive global digital culture that drives transformation.
• Identify and develop next-generation technology and business leaders.
• Build truly multi-disciplinary teams that blur traditional organisational boundaries.
• Embed collaboration, innovation, and accountability at every level.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
TRAINERS
Philippe Mazas, Chief Information Officer, Mundipharma | Caroline Serfass, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Canon Europe
As AI agents and humanoid robotics move from science fiction to the boardroom, the traditional boundaries of HR and IT are beginning to blur. Stuart Evans, Director of Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience at Rolls-Royce, suggests we are witnessing a collision course that may eventually merge the CIO and CHRO into a single, unified role: The Chief Work Officer.
CHAIR
Ann Francke OBE, CEO, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
SPEAKERS
Stuart Evans, Director – Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience, Rolls-Royce
