THE DEBRIEF
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside of the office ?
As a result of COVID-19 , like so many businesses , we no longer have an office . The good news is that this means unwinding is available anywhere . However , it is also important to give some sense of structure to make sure we can then relax away from ‘ work ’ – and to foster collaboration across teams , so we are investing a lot in group meetings , face to face for the year ahead .
If you could go back and change one career decision , what would it be ?
I have been very lucky so far and to be honest , I wouldn ’ t change much as I don ’ t want to risk what has been achieved . However , I would have triple checked a few high-profile hires – sometimes previous success does not guarantee they will deliver in industries as new and disruptive as DevOps .
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in Europe ?
The main challenge is that Europe is not one market , it is a collection of smaller markets . Across Europe , not all countries are on the same page . The UK is typically an early adopter for example . And for us , in a disruptive category , this means a clear , global path to follow – US , UK , Nordic , then Southern Europe . The challenge is that you end up with a lot of different spaces and
It is a case of solving the problems better – being faster , leaner and with a better UX .
need a lot of boots on the ground ; it remains the case that you need a strong local presence .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
Last year was all about taking the lead with the innovations of what AI can deliver for us – 2024 will be the continuation of that to use AI to create solutions for users . Broadly put , it is a case of solving the problems better – being faster , leaner and with a better UX .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain C-level position in your industry ?
The key here is balance . For anyone with a technical background , they need to have a good understanding of the entire business . You must be able to meet and converse with the CFO / CEO but still know the technicality of how the problem will be solved . Too much technicality and you lose the buy in and understanding at the top , however , too much focus on the business and you lose the support of the team below . �
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