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Behind the Desk...
by Eames Group
This podcast gets behind the desk of influential leaders in insurance and InsurTech who are driving change and innovation in the sector.Every week, I will meet a new tech leader to find out more about their background and career to date. How they arrived in the insurance space, what they love about the sector, their views on where its headed and a deep dive into the person behind the desk!
Episodes
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Episode 26: Linda Cooke, CIO at Chaucer
Welcome to another episode of the Behind the Desk podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Cooke, group CIO (Chief Information Officer) at leading specialty (re)insurance company, Chaucer. Linda has been working in technology for over 25 years and joined Chaucer a year ago in a newly created...
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Episode 25: Paul Brotzel, previous Chief Information Officer at Aon
Welcome to Episode 25, Season 3 of the Behind the Desk Podcast! Join me as I chat with Paul Brotzel, who has recently left his role as CIO at Aon in the UK. Paul has a huge amount of technology leadership experience, having led technology functions for over 20 years. He's spent the last nine…
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Episode 24: Jen Dallas, Capability Transformation Director at RSA
This was the final episode of the previous season of Behind the Desk and officially holds the record for the most listens across the podcast so far - so I thought there was no better time than now to re-release it for those who haven't listened yet! Jen is currently leading a huge TOM redesign…
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Episode 23: Louise Marling, Previous Chief Operating Officer at Hiscox
Welcome to Episode 23, Season 3 of the Behind the Desk Podcast! Join me as I chat with Louise Marling, previous Chief Operating Officer at Hiscox. Louise has recently left Hiscox as the COO of their UK retail business and is about to take some time out before she embarks on her next position....
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Episode 22: Karen McDonagh Reynolds, CTrO at Velonetic
Welcome to Episode 22, Season 3 of the Behind the Desk Podcast! Join me as I chat with Karen McDonagh Reynolds, Chief Transformation Officer at Velonetic. She is leading arguably the most groundbreaking and pivotal transformation initiatives in the insurance sector - delivering Blueprint II at...
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Episode 21: Graeme Howard, previous Chief Information and Security Officer at Covéa Insurance
Welcome to Episode 21, Season 3 of the Behind the Desk Podcast! Join me as I chat with Graeme Howard, who has recently left his role as CTIO at Covéa Insurance in the UK, to work on some short-term engagements as a non-exec. In this episode, we really find out why Graeme isn't your typical...
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Episode 20: Chris Wyard, Chief Data Officer at Beazley
Welcome to Episode 20, Season 3 of the Behind the Desk Podcast! Join me as I chat with Chris Wyard, Chief Data Officer at Beazley. Chris joined Beazley nearly 18 months ago in a key leadership role leading their data strategy as the business embarks on a major multi-year modernisation agenda.…
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Episode 19: Mike Samra, Chief Technology Officer at the AA
Welcome to the third season, and Episode 19 of the Behind the Desk Podcast! Join me as I chat with Mike Samra, the Chief Technology Officer at the AA. In this episode, we delve into valuable insights from a seasoned leader who recently transitioned from a decade-long career in the London market...
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Episode 18: Jen Dallas, Capability Transformation Director at RSA
In episode 12 of season three of Behind the Desk, I am joined by Jen Dallas who is the Capability Transformation Director at RSA. Jen is a Women in Tech advocate, STEM ambassador and qualified coach. In this episode, she talks about her views on how we start turning the dial on diversity and...
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Episode 17: Pravina Ladva, Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Swiss Re
In episode 10 of season three of Behind the Desk I am joined by Pravina Ladva, who is the Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Swiss Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies. Pravina is one of the most respected technology leaders in the insurance space, and I have been…
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Episode 16: Nisha Manaktala, CTO at Hiscox
In episode 9 of season three of Behind the Desk I am joined by Nisha Manaktala, who is the CTO at Hiscox, one of the biggest brands in Insurance. I've known her for several years now, and her 20-year career journey into leadership is massively impressive, including being named a CIO Top 100. It…
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Episode 15: Somita Yogi, Chief Data Officer
In the fourth episode of season three of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I am joined by Somita Yogi, Chief Data Officer. She has recently left her role at Animal Friends and has an impressive career history, holding key leadership roles at the Post Office, Tui and SunGard. Somita is a dynamic...
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Episode 14: Kim Gray, NED, DE&I champion and insurance lead
In the seventh episode of season three of Behind the Desk I am joined by Kim Gray, who has recently left her role at NTT data as Head of Insurance and Head of Diversity & Inclusion to build her own company called Inclusive City, with a focus on Insurance & DE&I Advisory Consulting and Executive...
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Episode 13: Lisa Gibbard, CIO at Thomas Miller
In the sixth episode of season three of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I am joined by Lisa Gibbard, who is the Chief Information Officer at Thomas Miller. Lisa is arguably the most experienced tech leader I've had on the podcast so far. She started her career at NatWest bank and has since gone...
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Episode 12: Parul Kaul-Green, Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Liberty Speciality Markets
In the fifth episode of season three of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I am joined by Parul Kaul-Green, who is the new Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Liberty Speciality Markets. Parul has spent the last few years leading technology and digital strategy transformation efforts at AXA, and now...
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Episode 11: Rebecca Womersley, CIO at Lloyd's of London
In the fourth episode of season three of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I'm joined by Lloyd's of London Chief Information and Change Officer, Rebecca Womersley. This episode is a re-release from season one of my podcast, and for good reason. Rebecca has an impressive 20-year career history…
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Episode 10: Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and founder of Tapoly
In my third episode of season 3 of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I am joined by Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and founder of Tapoly. While trying to insure a rental property, she spotted a golden opportunity to start her own business. Six years later, she's won countless awards and has a...
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Episode 9: Bilge Mert, CTO at Brit Insurance
On the second episode of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I am joined by Bilge Mert, CTO (Chief Technology Officer) at Brit Insurance. She has only recently joined Brit, leading their technology team and has been tasked with the next phase of the firm's technology transformation. Bilge is one of...
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Episode 8: Ciara Conway, Group Chief Architect at Aviva
Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas is back, and my first guest is Ciara Conway, Group Chief Architect at Aviva. Ciara has an infectious personality, and I am thrilled to have her join me to kick off season two of the podcast. We had a great conversation and covered a lot of ground including her...
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Episode 7: Nick Meikle, Director Of Technology at Wesleyan
In my seventh episode of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I'm joined the director of technology at Wesleyan, Nick Meikle. Nick has an impressive career history, working in the insurance sector for nearly 30 years. Nick started in consulting, then moved into industry, working for some of the...
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Episode 6: Ollie Holden, Chief Information Officer at The AA
In my sixth episode of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I'm joined Chief Information Officer (CIO) at The AA, Ollie Holden. Ollie has been a technology leader for over 20 years and started his career over 15-year stints at Accenture, before several roles in insurance and most recently leading…
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Episode 5: David Daiches, COO and Co-Founder at INSHUR
In my fifth episode of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I'm joined by INSHUR COO and Co-Founder, David Daiches. David and his co-founder Dan started INSHUR nearly six years ago to solve the problem of Uber drivers getting insurance quickly in New York. Since then, the company has expanded…
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Episode 4: David Germain, Chief Information Officer at RSA
In my third episode of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I'm joined by RSA Chief Information Officer (CIO), David Germain. In this episode, David and I talk in detail about his career, from starting out as a developer to his move into leadership and being one of the only black men in his...
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Episode 2: Joanne Safo, Chief Information Officer at Digital Partners
In my second episode of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I'm joined by former Digital Partners (Munich Re Group) Chief Information Officer, Joanne Safo. Joanne left her role (in July 2021) at Digital Partners, part of the MunichRe Group, where she spent the last two and a half years as their…
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Episode 1: Rebecca Bunyan, Chief Information Officer at Lloyd's of London
In the first episode of Behind the Desk with Mark Thomas, I'm joined by Lloyd's of London Chief Information and Change Officer, Rebecca Bunyan. Rebecca has been at Lloyd's for just over a year and has a 20-year career history that started in telecoms and has evolved into leading tech and change…
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Show Trailer
Find out more about our upcoming podcast 'Behind the Desk... with Mark Thomas'. I’ve worked in the insurance and technology sector for over 15 years and I’m looking forward to bringing you closer to the inspiring stories of people making waves in our industry. It would be great to connect with…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast gets behind the desk of influential leaders in insurance and InsurTech who are driving change and innovation in the sector.Every week, I will meet a new tech leader to find out more about their background and career to date. How they arrived in the insurance space, what they love about the sector, their views on where its headed and a deep dive into the person behind the desk!
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This podcast gets behind the desk of influential leaders in insurance and InsurTech who are driving change and innovation in the sector.Every week, I will meet a new tech leader to find out more about their background and career to date. How they arrived in the insurance space, what they love about...
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