Ctrl Alt Lead: Computing's new IT leader interview podcast

A quick and efficient way to learn from the best

We’re proud to announce the launch of Computing’s new interview-style podcast, Ctrl Alt Lead, available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

At every event we host, we get overwhelming feedback about the quality of the networking. Everyone, from the CIO down to the newest graduate engineer, has something to learn from their peers.

We realise that not everyone can attend in-person events, but we also don't want you to miss out on learning from the very best. That's why, today, we've launched Ctrl Alt Lead: a new podcast where Computing editor Tom Allen talks to some of the industry's top talent about their challenges, their learnings and their motivations.

Ctrl Alt Lead is a great way to learn about everything an IT leader needs to know, whether you're out and about or working at your desk.

From navigating tricky projects or rolling out new tools to getting business leaders on-side, our guests are experts on all aspects of IT.

Even better, it's time efficient: each interview is 20 minutes or less.

Our first guest is Lesley Salmon, CDIO of Kellanova, a recent spin-out from American cereal giant Kellogg's.

A spin-out can be the defining moment of a leader's career, but it can also be painful: there are many speed bumps getting in the way of a smooth spin.

In this very first episode of Ctrl Alt Lead, Tom and Lesley talk about how she and her team made that split successful; the pain points she encountered; and how she overcame them - plus, her thoughts on the AI revolution (also: Tom's vote for a new flavour of Pringles).

We'll launch new episodes of Ctrl Alt Lead every two weeks, on Monday. Next time Tom sits down with Matt Grest, recently ex-CIO at Very Group, about how he rolled out gen-AI at scale across the business.

We've got a host of ways for you to access the content: Watch the video, use the mini player above, or subscribe now on Simplecast, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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