Ever wondered what your first 90 days as a CTO should look like?

Andrei Nita, Chief Technology Officer at McKenzie Intelligence Services, joins Sham Ahmed, Director of UK Technology at Annapurna, for a candid chat about just that in our latest #ERUPT podcast episode.

The episode covers key topics such as;

- Why you need to stop thinking like a developer

- How many steps should be involved in your hiring strategy/ what the steps should be.

- How to build trust amongst your new team and superiors.

- The importance of reviewing current systems before breaking anything.

And much, much more.

Whether you're a developer who's aspiring to become a CTO in the future or a current CTO who simply wants to make sure they're driving along the right path to success, this episode is full of actionable takeaways that will benefit you both personally and professionally.

Listen now to start learning.

Wondering what the future workplace looks like with the advancements of AI?

Becky Finnegan (Associate Director at Annapurna) continues her #HRHeroes podcast series, aimed at shining a spotlight on the incredible people behind the HR strategies shaping today's world of work with Tejal Shah (Outgoing Global Head - Talent, People Development, and Organisation Effectiveness at Kantar).

With AI becoming ever more prevalent in the world of work, questions arise around things such as who should be leading the transformation, what its impact will be, and how it will benefit the wider workforce going forward.

The conversations around this topic are never-ending, but with the time they had, Becky and Tejal covered critical topics surrounding people and AI, such as:

💡 How can senior leaders integrate AI into their departments? 💡 How important is the internal data set at a business before embarking on an AI journey? 💡Predictions for the next major disruptions to the workplace thanks to AI 💡Role of middle-layer managers adopting AI in team operations? 💡What is the impact of AI on workforce size, shape & composition?

Hear all that was spoke about by listening now!

Hope Milne, Executive Search Manager at Annapurna, recently sat down with Alexa Bailey, Executive Talent Leader, for a thought-provoking conversation around AI and its impact on how leadership roles are changing and modernising organisational structure.

Drawing on her experience both agency-side and in-house with global organisations, Alexa reflects on how the rise of AI is changing the expectations of today’s C-Suite.

From the creation of new roles like 'Chief AI Officer' to the growing need for leaders who are adaptable, curious, and data-literate, Alexa explains how the most successful leaders are leading with empathy and galvanising 'specialist generalist' teams around a vision.

Alexa also elaborates on how AI can unlock productivity gains, but only when organisations know how to reinvest those gains back into their people, learning, and culture.

The underpinning reality is that balancing technology with humanity isn’t just a leadership challenge anymore, it’s fast becoming a competitive advantage.

Whether you’re an HR professional, executive, or business leader navigating change, this episode offers valuable insights into how to prepare your workforce, and your leadership for the age of AI.