In this second webinar on the topic of Rapid Agility: Lessons from the front line we’re looking at ways to instil the ability to act at speed, address opportunities and hurdle obstacles when unexpected disruptions, such as Covid-19, occur. Today, I’m going to be talking to two guests who have observed and experienced being at the sharp end of dealing with business and IT during the coronavirus crisis. Our aim today is to surface the stories of how companies have survived and thrived in the teeth of challenges. We hope to pass on some knowledge, tips and tricks that will help you deal with whatever the remainder of this year and 2021 throw at you, good and bad.
In partnership with:
Martin Veitch
Editorial Director
IDG Connect
Martin Veitch has been writing about business and technology for almost 30 years. He is the former editor of titles including IT Week, ZDNet, CIO and IDG Connect and he has contributed to many other publications and media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian and the BBC. He has met and interviewed luminaries including Steve Ballmer, Michael Dell, Mike Lynch, Mark Hurd, Scott McNealy and Mark Shuttleworth. Today, he is a freelancer who frequently chairs and moderates conference sessions, makes speeches, provides media training and advises companies on marketing and communications, as well as continuing his journalism and analyst work. Martin is writing a book, provisionally titled Fast Risers, about the speed at which modern technology and VC-enabled companies grow and what that means for industry incumbents. He is also writing a travelogue concerning his Spanish travels, A Place Called Extremadura, and continues, against all sense, to support Newcastle United FC.
James Petter
VP International
Pure Storage
James Petter is VP International at Pure Storage, charged with leading teams in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and South America. Having previously worked at Cisco and EMC, James has a wide range of experience in the IT industry and prides himself on building teams through strong leadership and organisational skills, backed by the ability to drive strategies through clear and concise communications.
A graduate of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, James served as an officer in the 2nd Royal Green Jackets for six years. He also holds a BSc from the University of Surrey and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from Bristol University.
Mark Moerdyk
Chief Technology Officer
Beazley
As CTO for Beazley, Mark is charged with ensuring technology alignment to business strategy, including ownership of technical strategy and leadership of core engineering teams delivering Cloud, Infrastructure & Operations, Software Development, DevSecOps and Data solutions to Beazley. Prior to working in Financial Services Mark worked in the media industry and the diversity of his experience, both within and outside of IT, have enabled him to define and deliver business-enabling strategies as well as build and sustain high performing teams.