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Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Chief Information Officer, Amnesty International

A multi global award-winning, transformative Digital Leader. Experienced in Leadership, Digital, Data and Technology as a result of a career spanning over 20 years in senior roles delivering sustainable strategic outcomes.

Operating globally for organizations with up to 3,000 employees, 40,000 volunteers 10 million supporters and with revenue up to $1B. This experience cuts across numerous and varied sectors, technical domains, cultures and geographical regions, worldwide - including Defence, Construction & Engineering, Government Services, Expeditionary Infrastructure, Aviation Solutions, IT & Communications, Dispersed Contingency Operations, Equipment and Systems, Worldwide Power Generation, Global Disaster Relief, Global Logistics, Direct Marketing (multi-vertical), Not-for-Profit Maritime Search and Rescue, Human Rights, Cyber and Automotive.

 

Awards:

- Global CIO100 - HotTopics

- World CIO200 - Global CIO Forum

- UK CIO100 - CIO.com/ Foundry/ IDC (ranked as top Non-Profit CIO in the UK for 2024)

- Lifetime Award (Legend) - Global CIO Forum

Affiliations:

  • Chartered IT Professional (British Computer Society/ BCS)

4:40 pm - 5:10 pm

Panel Discussion 4: Empowering the Next Generation of CIOs: Strategies for Future-Ready Leadership

Discussion points:
1. How do you see the role of CIOs evolving from your own unique perspectives? How should they change? (in the digital age)
2. What do you see as essential skills and leadership qualities for future CIOs?
3. Can you discuss the role of mentorship, networking, and executive training programs for future CIO's from your perspective?
Moderator:
Paul Smith | Chief Information Officer | Amnesty International
Panelists:
Julie Bailey | Director of Corporate Engagement | BCS
Dr. Vivek Jadhav | Head Of Technology | NTT DATA
Gary McAllister | CTO | Dell Technologies
Pooja Bagga | Group CIO | Guardian Media Group

5:30 pm - 5:40 pm

Closing By Ambassadors

Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event
Saif Mohammad | Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) | Diligencia Group
Shaukat Ali Khan | Executive Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Paul Smith | Chief Information Officer | Amnesty International
Giles Lindsay | Chief Information Technology Officer | Lif3away Inc.

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