Evolution Exchange UK

Rachel Owen hosts a thought-provoking conversation on how technology is transforming talent management. Featuring Alice Eadle, Head of Talent Acquisition at Perspectum; Sarah Deas, Head of People at Fourth Floor; Rebecca Eden, CIO at CloudTamers; and Naomi March, Talent and New Business Manager at Torchbox. This episode explores how innovative digital solutions are reshaping recruitment, engagement, and people strategy. Tune in to hear how tech is enhancing hiring practices, improving employee experience, and driving HR evolution in forward-thinking organizations.

Rachel Owen hosts a compelling discussion on strengthening company culture in a remote-first world. Joining her are Carol Paddison, Co-Founder at Fractional Human Resources, Yasmin Chalmers, Head of People at Gravity Sketch, Geraint Guan, Tech Lead at ClearSky Logic, and Laura Banfield, Global Head of HR at Corlytics. Together they explore how to nurture engagement, collaboration, and culture when teams are distributed. Hear practical insights on people strategy, leadership, and HR innovation to help your organization thrive in the remote era.

Scott Hutchinson hosts a conversation with three visionary leaders shaping the future of data consultancy. Adam Marsh, Founder of Bee Intelligent, Rob Mansfield, Co-Founder of Twelve Five, and Adam Sroka, CEO of Hypercube, share their insights on building data-focused businesses, delivering AI-driven strategies, and solving complex client challenges. This episode dives into the real-world impact of data consulting, from analytics frameworks to organizational transformation—ideal for anyone navigating data architecture, business intelligence, or enterprise-scale digital evolution.

Daniel Banks leads a dynamic discussion with tech leaders tackling innovation challenges across industries. Nik Newark, CTO at Resilience Dynamic, Ben Chalmers, CTO at Engaged Intelligence, Andy Herron-Newell, CTO at TRI Trials, and Colin Parry, Founder of Head for Data, share their experiences driving change, overcoming resistance, and building resilient systems. Gain insights into CTO-level thinking, strategic innovation, and navigating complexity in tech development from professionals steering transformation in high-stakes environments across the UK tech landscape.

In this special edition of the Evolution Exchange UK Podcast, host Luke Vickers heads to the heart of Cardiff to sit down with Liam Betsworth, CTO at AMPLYFI. Recorded live at the company's headquarters, this episode dives into the dynamic work culture, innovation-driven environment, and what life is really like inside one of the UK’s most forward-thinking tech companies.Whether you're curious about working at AMPLYFI or just love a behind-the-scenes look at tech culture, this one’s for you.📺 Watch the video version here:https://youtu.be/gULg-OomaGo

Host Luke Vickers welcomes Joe Webber, Head of Software Delivery at Good Growth; Laurent Brickell, Chief Technology Officer at Ingentive; Pim van Oerle, Senior Engineering Manager at Oda; and Andy Coates, Contracting Technical Lead at Raviga Group for a deep dive into how high-performing teams stay connected and scale successfully in remote-first environments. Hear expert perspectives on team culture, agile leadership, communication strategies, and navigating the evolving challenges of leading software and engineering teams in today’s distributed tech world.

Host Luke Vickers speaks with David Carboni, Co-Founder at HairTracker; Alex Szymanczak, Team Lead at Hyble; Bryn Sherwood, Technical Project Manager at Block; and Richard Delaney, Software Development Manager at IES Ltd to explore how leaders and teams can maintain a strong, healthy culture while working remotely. The conversation covers strategies for collaboration, employee engagement, and remote team dynamics. Learn how innovative tech professionals are navigating the challenges of virtual environments and shaping the future of remote-first workplaces.

Host Luke Vickers sits down with Laura Gemmell, Founder and Technical CEO at Taught by Humans; Christian Preston, Director of Site Reliability Engineering at NMI; Polly Lindfield, Principal Data Engineering Consultant at PA Consulting; and Emily Wood, Software Engineer at Clear Channel Europe to explore the wide-ranging routes into the tech industry. From leadership to engineering, this conversation highlights the unique backgrounds, challenges, and insights that shaped each guest's journey into technology. Expect actionable advice and inspiring stories from across the tech landscape.

Host Scott Bridges welcomes Jon Ander Oribe Sánchez, CTO at Quantum Mads, José Peña, CTO & Co-Founder of Lurtis Al, Víctor Escobar Gonzalez Chief Technologist at Novatec Software Engineering España, and Ariadna Trueba, QA Technical Director at Parser. Together, they discuss navigating uncertainty in the tech world, sharing expert insights on leadership, crisis management, and resilience. Gain practical strategies on scaling teams, driving innovation, and making critical decisions in fast-evolving software and technology landscapes.

Host Joe Bamber sits down with top industry experts to explore the balance between technology, teams, and product success. Featuring Andrew Beacock, Fractional CTO and Technical Consultant at Tech Leader 4 Hire, Chris Burns, Head of Product at Davies, and Matt Baker, Engineering Manager at Flipdish, this discussion dives into the challenges of scaling tech teams, fostering collaboration, and driving product innovation. Gain expert insights on leadership strategies, agile methodologies, and aligning technology with business goals. Whether you're a tech leader or product strategist, this episode delivers key takeaways on building high-performing teams in the digital age.