Board

In this section, delve into technology from a board perspective. Discover articles that illuminate key areas such as governance, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. These insights are designed to equip board directors with the knowledge to lead effectively in the digital boardroom, ensuring technology decisions are aligned with strategic goals and enhance organizational success.

Why now is not the time to take your foot off the gas

Llantwit Major | Published in Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |    
Dynamic image representing acceleration and continuous innovation during the pandemic, featuring a sleek, modern road with motion blur effects to convey speed and forward movement. Subtle elements like arrows, data streams, and hints of missing or fragmented maps and signs indicating 'unknown' or 'no plan' emphasise the theme of navigating without a clear map or plan. (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o)
For many Boards, the pandemic has catalysed broad business change by accelerating digital transformation initiatives. The availability of cloud computing has democratised access to technology, and businesses of all shapes and sizes have seized on this opportunity to: increase revenue, margin, and profit; enter new markets and launch new products and services; delight, excite and get closer to their customers; and become more operationally efficient, increasing productivity, cutting waste, and reducing costs.

Edge Markets

Hong Kong | Published in AI, Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |     
Whilst in Hong Kong for the AWS Transformation Day, some of my AWS colleagues and I sat down with Edge Markets (a publication in Malaysia) to talk about AI and the power of the cloud in helping businesses adopt AI and ML to accelerate business outcomes. You can read the whole interview here.

IoD News March 2007

Brussels | Published in Archive and Board | 10 minute read |    
Following my attendance at the ‘Future of Europe’ seminar hosted by the IoD in Brussels in February, I was invited by the Institute to contribute to an article on doing business across borders.

Chartered Director

Leeds | Published in Board | 5 minute read |    
Helen, Anthony, and Mario Thomas at the IoD Chartered Director presentation evening.
After nearly 18 months of study and examinations I was confirmed as having satisfied the requirements of the Institute of Directors (IoD) and admitted as a Chartered Director.

Diploma in Company Direction

Leeds | Published in Board | 5 minute read |    
A photo of the Diploma in Company Direction
Great news from the Institute of Directors (IoD), today I found out that I have passed the Diploma in Company Direction exam after 8 months of sutdy on the IoD’s Company Direction Programme. This clears the way for me to apply to become a Chartered Director.