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Denis McCauley

Director Global Technology Research, Economist Intelligence Unit

Denis McCauley directs the Economist Intelligence Unit's technology practice, with responsibility for managing research projects dealing with the impact of ICT on businesses and societies. He is the editor or author of numerous Economist Intelligence Unit reports, including the Digital economy rankings, Managing technology democracy in the workplace and The digital company 2013.

Andrew Abboud

Chief Information Officer, City University London

Andrew Abboud is CIO at City University London, where his main role is to ensure that investment in Information Services supports the University's strategy to lead London in education, research and knowledge transfer for businesses and professions. Prior to joining City University London, Andrew held several senior technology roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Detica plc and PA Consulting.

Ian Cohen

Chief Information Officer, Jardine Lloyd Thompson

Ian is currently CIO at Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT), a global leader in risk, insurance and employee benefits solutions. He is a board-level executive and a true 'hybrid CIO' with experience gained from a variety of commercial and IT roles in both traditional and digital businesses. Ian Joined JLT from Associated Newspapers and was previously Group IT Director at the Financial Times. Ian also has a strong financial services background, having also held leadership roles at Lloyds TSB.

Neil McGowan

Chief Information Officer, JD Williams

Neil McGowan is Chief Information Officer of JD Williams, a UK-based internet and catalogue fashion retailer. Prior to joining JD Williams, Mr McGowan was Chief Information Officer at United Utilities (Regulated Businesses), Shop Direct/Littlewoods, Reality and GUS Home Shopping. He has also worked for Barclays Bank, Volkswagen/Audi UK, UK Central Government and Accenture.
The CIO as innovation leader:
Lessons from the recession

Recessions often provide propitious circumstances to drive through innovative ideas which might be difficult to implement in good times. As technology underpins most innovation in organisations today, the CIO has had the opportunity to influence and lead the changes that are meant to position all parts of the business for renewed growth in the recovery.


This webcast features an expert panel of practitioners to discuss how CIOs are driving innovation in their organisations today, amidst continued budget stringency and in an uncertain growth environment.


  • How will continued cost discipline affect IT-led innovation?
  • Who are now the CIO's most important and effective allies as champions of innovation?
  • Has the recession weakened employees' and managers' resistance to change?
  • How central are social media and cloud computing to innovation initiatives today?

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