In today’s fast-paced tech-enabled business environment, strategy has become increasingly fluid and dynamic. Being a business leader can be a daunting prospect, requiring constant adaptation and resilience. The CEO Strategy Forum, hosted by Whitecap Consulting, is an exclusive event designed to provide a platform for CEOs in the region to share their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned in navigating these complexities, with a special focus on technology strategy and innovation.

Join us for an insightful session where you will hear from a panel of successful regionally-based CEOs who are at the forefront of strategic innovation and leadership. Taking place as part of Leeds Digital Festival, this session will place a spotlight on how technological advancements are transforming business strategies and driving growth. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these leaders have leveraged technology to stay ahead of the curve and meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.

Additionally, there will be an opportunity for participants to bring their own strategic challenges to the session for discussion and feedback.

This forum offers a unique chance to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented in your own business.

Event Highlights:

  • Hear first-hand experiences and lessons from regional CEOs.
  • Gain insights into effective strategies for dynamic business environments, with a focus on technology-driven growth.
  • Explore how technological innovation is impacting business strategies across various industries.
  • Participate in interactive discussions on your own strategic challenges.
  • Network with fellow business leaders and industry experts.

The event will be chaired by  Julian Wells, Director at Whitecap Consulting.

Speakers:

Richard Carter, CEO at Lenvi

As CEO, Richard leads the organisation and is responsible for setting the company strategy. His hands-on client-facing approach includes overseeing Lenvi operations on a day-to-day basis.

With over 30 years’ experience, Richard has spent his entire career working in technology in financial services, specifically the lending industry, and is passionate about shaping the next generation of Fintech. A well-respected voice in the Fintech industry, he is fascinated by technology and gadgets and obsessive about customer service.

Sarat Pediredla, CEO & C-Suite at hedgehog lab

Amusing though it is to those who know him, Sarat was once set to become a brain surgeon. Then he found computers – and discovered his true passion.

After moving from India to the UK to study software engineering, he worked as a developer for several years before setting up his own company, hedgehog lab, with fellow developer Mark Forster. hedgehog lab is a human-centred global tech consultancy. Our experts in UXR, UI/UX, engineering, AI, cloud, & data science partner to deliver custom app development and digital transformation services.

The business, which has raised £6.3m of investment from Private Equity investors, was ranked #9 in GP Bullhound Fastest Growing Northern Tech businesses and in the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing European businesses. It was also named one of the Best Workplaces in the UK by Great Place to Work® UK and one of the Most Flexible Companies to work for in 2023 by Flexa.

Sarat, who remains passionate about all things digital, is clear on his ambition: to make hedgehog lab one of the world’s biggest and best digital product consultancy.

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