In this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE podcast, we speak with Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, globally respected technologist, head of No.10 Downing Street's Incubator for AI and Chief Analyst at the Cabinet Office.

In a fascinating conversation, Laura makes the case for AI in the public sector, to help enhance front line service delivery and improve interdepartmental collaboration and operational efficiencies; all with the ambition of making government departments more responsive, considered and 'human' in their interactions with the public and other stakeholders. 

In this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE podcast, we speak with Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, globally respected technologist, head of No.10 Downing Street's Incubator for AI and Chief Analyst at the Cabinet Office.
In a fascinating conversation, Laura makes the case for AI in the public sector, to help enhance front line service delivery and improve interdepartmental collaboration and operational efficiencies; all with the ambition of making government departments more responsive, considered and 'human' in their interactions with the public and other stakeholders.

The ServiceNow UK and Ireland EXECUTIVE CIRCLE podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future.

Visit the EXECUTIVE CIRCLE insights hub to discover more inspiring content and to join the community: https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle.html

The ServiceNow UK and Ireland EXECUTIVE CIRCLE podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future. Visit the EXECUTIVE CIRCLE insights hub to discover more inspiring content and to join the community: https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle.html

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The ServiceNow UK and Ireland Executive Circle podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future. 

The ServiceNow UK and Ireland Executive Circle podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future.

Executive Circle Podcast

Using AI to make Government more Human

A conversation with Jody Elliott, Head of IT Risk and Sustainability at National Grid, on embedding responsible AI and sustainability at scale. 

In this episode of the ServiceNow Executive Circle Podcast, Jody Elliott, Head of IT Risk and Sustainability at National Grid, explores how sustainability, risk, and AI can work together to create real business value. Operating across critical national infrastructure in the UK and US, Jody shares why “good green operations are just good operations” and why sustainability and responsible AI must be embedded by design, not treated as standalone initiatives. 

The conversation covers: 
How IT sustainability, e-waste policy, emissions reduction, and regulatory compliance can drive efficiency, trust, and innovation 
Practical, real-world AI use cases, including how generative AI can improve compliance and risk oversight by analysing large volumes of unstructured data 
The importance of AI literacy, human-in-the-loop governance, and strong control frameworks 
How organisations should prepare for emerging regulation, including the EU AI Act and CSRD 
What’s next—from rising energy demand and supply chain risk to the next wave of responsible technology 

Tune in now for a practical, real-world look at how responsible AI and sustainability can drive efficiency, trust, and innovation at scale. 

If you’ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to executivecircleuki@servicenow.com  

And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please visit.  

A conversation with Jody Elliott, Head of IT Risk and Sustainability at National Grid, on embedding responsible AI and sustainability at scale.&nbsp;
In this episode of the ServiceNow Executive Circle Podcast, Jody Elliott, Head of IT Risk and Sustainability at National Grid, explores how sustainability, risk, and AI can work together to create real business value. Operating across critical national infrastructure in the UK and US, Jody shares why &ldquo;good green operations are just good operations&rdquo; and why sustainability and responsible AI must be embedded by design, not treated as standalone initiatives.&nbsp;
The conversation covers:&nbsp;
<ul>
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</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Practical, real-world AI use cases, including how generative AI can improve compliance and risk oversight by analysing large volumes of unstructured data&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">The importance of AI literacy, human-in-the-loop governance, and strong control frameworks&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">How organisations should prepare for emerging regulation, including the EU AI Act and CSRD&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">What&rsquo;s next&mdash;from rising energy demand and supply chain risk to the next wave of responsible technology&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Tune in now for a practical, real-world look at how responsible AI and sustainability can drive efficiency, trust, and innovation at scale.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to <a href="mailto:executivecircleuki@servicenow.com">executivecircleuki@servicenow.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle/subscribe.html">visit</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Risk at Scale: Governing AI, Sustainability, and Responsible Technology at National Grid 

AI, Skills, and the Future of Work at Aviva 

In this episode of the ServiceNow Executive Circle podcast, Kat Finch is joined by Dan Godfrey, Group People Transformation and Talent Director at Aviva, to explore how people strategy, technology, and AI are coming together to reshape the future of work. Dan shares how Aviva’s scale, legacy, and long history influence its approach to transformation, and why operational readiness, adoption, and change management are just as critical as the technology itself. From learning and recruitment to people technology and data analytics, the conversation highlights how HR and IT must work in lockstep to deliver meaningful outcomes for both colleagues and customers. 

The discussion also dives into the evolving role of AI in skills development, workforce planning, and customer experience. Some key topics include: 
The evolving role of AI in skills development, workforce planning, and customer experience 
Highlighting how Aviva is using AI to surface skills and support “squiggly careers” 
Showing how AI helps colleagues navigate future career paths and learning opportunities 
Emphasising the importance of human-in-the-loop governance, trust, and responsible use of AI 
Looking ahead to how AI could democratise financial services by making financial knowledge more accessible 
Reinforcing why investing in peoples capability remains the most critical transformation for organisations 

If you’ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to executivecircleuki@servicenow.com  

And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please visit.  

AI, Skills, and the Future of Work at Aviva&nbsp;
In this episode of the ServiceNow Executive Circle podcast, Kat Finch is joined by Dan Godfrey, Group People Transformation and Talent Director at Aviva, to explore how people strategy, technology, and AI are coming together to reshape the future of work. Dan shares how Aviva&rsquo;s scale, legacy, and long history influence its approach to transformation, and why operational readiness, adoption, and change management are just as critical as the technology itself. From learning and recruitment to people technology and data analytics, the conversation highlights how HR and IT must work in lockstep to deliver meaningful outcomes for both colleagues and customers.&nbsp;
The discussion also dives into the evolving role of AI in skills development, workforce planning, and customer experience. Some key topics include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The evolving role of AI in skills development, workforce planning, and customer experience&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Highlighting how Aviva is using AI to surface skills and support &ldquo;squiggly careers&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Showing how AI helps colleagues navigate future career paths and learning opportunities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Emphasising the importance of human-in-the-loop governance, trust, and responsible use of AI&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Looking ahead to how AI could democratise financial services by making financial knowledge more accessible&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Reinforcing why investing in peoples capability remains the most critical transformation for organisations&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to <a href="mailto:executivecircleuki@servicenow.com">executivecircleuki@servicenow.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle/subscribe.html">visit</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

People, Skills, and AI: Transforming Talent for the Future of Financial Services

In this episode of the ServiceNow UK&I Executive Circle Podcast, host Kat Finch speaks with Nick Pearson, CIO of Ricoh Europe, about how the company has successfully evolved from a traditional manufacturer to a technology-driven services business. Nick discusses the complex macro trends impacting European organisations, from shifting business models and tightening margins to the growing need for operational agility. He reflects on Ricoh’s 20-year transformation journey, highlighting how the company has remained resilient by continually pivoting, empowering change-makers, and fostering a culture of innovation. 

The conversation explores the intersection of people and technology in driving digital transformation. Nick shares Ricoh's forward-thinking approach to AI governance and responsible innovation, alongside key themes such as: 
The rise of technical roles reshaping today's workplace. 
Building the skills and mindsets needed for a digital-first workforce. 
Simplifying processes and using sentiment analysis to enhance document management. 
Ricoh's vision to make work easier, smarter, and more human. 
How leadership, collaboration, and curiosity are shaping the workplace of the future. 

Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on how leadership, collaboration, and curiosity are shaping the digital workplace of the future. 

 

If you’ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to executivecircleuki@servicenow.com  

 

And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please visit.  

In this episode of the&nbsp;ServiceNow UK&amp;I Executive Circle Podcast, host Kat Finch speaks with Nick Pearson, CIO of Ricoh Europe, about how the company has successfully evolved from a traditional&nbsp;manufacturer&nbsp;to a technology-driven services business. Nick discusses the complex macro trends&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;European organisations, from shifting business models and tightening margins to the growing need for operational agility. He reflects on Ricoh&rsquo;s 20-year transformation journey, highlighting how the company has&nbsp;remained&nbsp;resilient by continually pivoting, empowering change-makers, and fostering a culture of innovation.&nbsp;
The conversation explores the intersection of people and technology in driving digital transformation. Nick shares Ricoh's forward-thinking approach to AI governance and responsible innovation, alongside key themes such as:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The rise of technical&nbsp;roles reshaping today's workplace.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Building the skills and mindsets needed for a digital-first workforce.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Simplifying processes and using sentiment analysis to enhance document management.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ricoh's vision to make work easier, smarter, and more human.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">How leadership, collaboration, and curiosity are shaping the workplace of the future.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on how leadership, collaboration, and curiosity are shaping the digital workplace of the future.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to <a href="mailto:executivecircleuki@servicenow.com">executivecircleuki@servicenow.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle/subscribe.html">visit</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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