189 - Craig Walker SVP: Salesforce, CIO Maestro: Conducting the Technology Ensemble

Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇬🇧CIO Maestro: Conducting the Technology Ensemble🇬🇧In this episode of  Heads Talk and a continuation of this mini-series of favourites, I had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Craig Walker, SVP Salesforce  and Retd CIO Downstream for Shell. Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Craig's insights are consistently of the highest calibre, making each discussion a joy and a treasure trove of valuable information and content suitable for captivating audiograms and soundbites! For those seeking an in-depth exploration of the role of the CIO across different eras – past, present, and future – Craig's perspectives are both enlightening and eyeopening.Throughout the episode, we delved into critical topics such as the evolving role of the CIO and the emergence of the Chief Artificial Officer, where Craig questioned whether this is a reactionary response to current times. The intersection of cybersecurity and Generative AI became a focal point, offering indispensable insights for cybersecurity specialists. We also explored the contemporary responsibilities of the CIO in the 21st century, distinguishing between an Operations CIO and the increasingly relevant Transformative CIO role in today's landscape. He emphasised the importance of balancing IT innovation with a pragmatic approach, cautioning against hasty adoption of new titles and departments without thoughtful consideration of their impact on business delivery.Intriguingly, Craig shared astute observations about the organisational health signalled by reporting lines within an organisation’s CSuite and board. He shed light on the nuanced connections between structure and effectiveness. Naturally, the episode concluded with an in-depth discussion on data and data analytics, a subject close to Craig's heart. The depth and breadth of insights covered in this episode make it a must-listen for professionals across various domains, offering a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of technology leadership.Craig Walker's original episode on Heads Talk: 🇬🇧It's the Data, Stupid!🇬🇧Episode Sponsored by  Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. ABOUT THE HOSTHeadsTalk #HeadsTalkPodcast #AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall Support the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom WallLinkedInWebsiteTwitterEmail at [email protected]