Confronting the cyber challenge in our global supply chains

Sir Rob Wainwright and Rich Baich

Our guest is Rich Baich, one of the foremost chief information security officers in industry. Rob and Rich talk about the nature of today’s major cyber threats, as exemplified by the highly significant SolarWinds hack in the US in 2020. Rich also explores the challenge of securing global supply chains and how the time has come for a bold solution.

Rich Baich is the Chief Information Security Officer of AIG, one of the world’s leading insurers. He recently co-authored a report for the US President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

The probability of falling victim to a cyber-attack through a supply chain is now very real. 

                                                       — Rich Baich —

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ESG at the heart of business strategy and growth

Sir Rob Wainwright and Márcia Balisciano

Our guest is Márcia Balisciano, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at RELX. Rob and Márcia talk about how RELX has become a global leader in adopting the ESG agenda at the core of business strategy and priorities, and the role played by data and analytics in advancing the wider cause.

Márcia Balisciano is the Founding Director of Corporate Responsibility at RELX, a multinational data analytics and information company. 

I don’t feel that there’s a trade off on being a good employer, adhering to government expectations and being responsive to our investors.

                                                       — Márcia Balisciano —

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The role of Facebook and digital at the heart of society

Sir Rob Wainwright and Nicola Mendelsohn

Our special guest for this episode is Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook’s Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rob and Nicola talk about the work of the tech sector in advancing the cause of responsible business, over this challenging year and into the future on climate change. They explore the unique profile of Facebook, its impact on society and the current challenges it faces. And Nicola opens up to share her revealing personal experiences of what it means to be a resilient leader.

Nicola Mendelsohn has been Facebook’s Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa since 2013. With over 20 years’ experience in advertising, marketing and technology, she has been described by The Daily Telegraph as ‘the most powerful woman in the British tech industry.’ 

Data and digital tools have been the very thing that have enabled many businesses ... to carry on functioning during the pandemic.

                                                          — Nicola Mendelsohn —

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Fake news and the age of information quality

Sir Rob Wainwright and Frantisek Vrabel, CEO Semantic Visions

In this episode Sir Rob Wainwright talks to Frantisek Vrabel, founder and CEO of
Semantic Visions, about the increasing role of information in society and for business. They offer a word of hope on the availability of new solutions and the potential for technology and human collaboration, while surveying areas of concern, from disinformation to the rising prevalence of AI-powered deep fakes.

Frantisek Vrabel is CEO of Semantic Visions, a company that built a leading-edge technology at the intersection of Big Data, Semantic Analysis and Artificial Intelligence. He advises EU and NATO on effective measures to counter foreign state propaganda and disinformation. 

You need to combine big data analytics and human brain power to achieve the needed level of understanding.

                                                     — Frantisek Vrabel —

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How cyber security can contribute to the development of responsible business

Sir Rob Wainwright and Lies Alderlieste CISO, NS

In this episode we talk about the importance of cyber security for companies
everywhere as they shift to a more responsible business agenda. We dive deeper into how a strong cyber security framework and with the right culture can contribute to the development of responsible business. What are the major challenges faced and what are the best response measures to protect a company’s vital assets.

Our special guest is Lies Alderlieste, the Chief Information Security Officer of the Dutch Railways; an experienced digital risk professional formerly of the financial sector and now with a leading position in a critical part of the national infrastructure of the Netherlands.

It’s been a journey to figure out how cyber security risks fit onto steel.

                                                — Lies Alderlieste —

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Why ethics matter for responsible business

Sir Rob Wainwright and Dr. Aimee van Wynsberghe, Associate Professor at TU Delft in ethics and technology 

In this episode our host, Sir Rob Wainwright has an engaging conversation with
Digital Ethics expert Aimee van Wynsberghe. They talk about the importance of ethics, putting it into the current context of the coronavirus and the need to add ethics into design processes of technology. Responsible businesses are acting to promote higher levels of trust and finding the right balance between innovation and protecting the interests of consumers. 

Ethics is a must have, not a nice to have...

                                            — Dr. Aimee van Wynsberghe —

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