Space42 CIO Kenneth joins us for an in-depth conversation on modern technology leadership, AI at scale, and what it takes to run resilient, mission-critical digital infrastructure in one of the world’s most ambitious tech regions.

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Based in the UAE, Kenneth leads IT for Space42 - a global space and satellite communications company formed through the merger of two listed organizations. In this episode, he shares first-hand insights from building a post-merger IT organization, evolving IT from a traditional cost center into a true business enabler, and supporting a value chain that spans satellites, sovereign data platforms, cloud, and on-prem environments.

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We explore how the CIO role is changing as technology becomes inseparable from business execution - from board-level risk and resilience, to AI-driven productivity and innovation across the enterprise.

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In this conversation, you’ll hear:
→ Kenneth’s journey and his role as CIO of Space42 in the UAE
→ Why IT must move beyond delivery and become a strategic business enabler
→ How CIOs can build stronger business alignment, without waiting for a crisis
→ Designing resilience for critical infrastructure in a hybrid cloud world
→ Lessons from managing risk, outages, and board-level security conversations
→ How AI is being embedded across the value chain - from infrastructure to products
→ What other regions can learn from the UAE’s national AI strategy and execution
→ Advice for the next generation of CIOs and digital leaders

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► Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lCf...