James has worked in technology since 1999, beginning in telecoms before moving into professional services. Much of his career was spent working in technology staffing and outsourced solutions until he took over strategic responsibility for Emposo in 2018.

James is passionate about the transformative power of technology and the positive impact it can have on society. In addition to leading Emposo, James chairs the board of Teen-Turn – a charity that gives teen girls from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to gain direct technology experience so that they can visualise themselves working in the sector.

As someone who works across a broad technology solutions portfolio globally, James is uniquely positioned to provide insights and strategic guidance on key trends throughout the world.

Findlay gained experience working in a Big Four firm and a range of boutique consultancies. He has been part of UK and global executive teams as an ex-CIO for many years, advising the C-suite on how to align business strategy with digital, data, and technology solutions.

As well as the classic ERP programs most seasoned consultants are familiar with, many of Findlay’s engagements dealt with legacy technology and transforming digital and IT functions using new operating models. His experience in the sector is diverse, ranging from the launch of consumer loyalty schemes in retail to the mobilisation of newly constructed prisons in the public sector.

Findlay has run IT for 100,000 employees, moved an office-based workforce rapidly to home based during the Covid-19 pandemic, and led responses to cyberattacks. He brings a healthy dose of practicality to re-embedding transformation into IT/business operations.

Aleksandar Amidzic joined Hays in 2008. He started off in Sales, where he first became Head of Department, then Division Manager, then Director, and finally Managing Director of HPSG in 2017.

Aleksandar has three roles at Hays: He is Managing Director of Hays Professional Solutions GmbH, which constitutes around 30% of Hays’ total business in Germany. In his second role, he is responsible for the Technology Solutions Business Unit, which concentrates on strategic major clients in R&D and Mobility in temp and contracting. Aleksandar took on his third role as Managing Director of Emposo Germany/Romania in 2020.

Matthew has over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, technology delivery, management consulting and product strategy. He has led large-scale technology initiatives in a number of different industries, including Government, Fintech and Management Consulting.

Matthew has vast expertise in helping organisations embrace innovation, leveraging the diversity of skills acquired through fast-growing start-ups, scaling businesses to the USA, and highly complex corporate technology programs. He is a huge advocate of harnessing technology as a catalyst for business growth and champions a ‘right sized’ approach to change that resonates with the culture and goals of an organisation. His vision and strategies have consistently won the hearts and minds of teams, driving them towards success.

His career is a testament to his commitment to digital transformation and his belief in technology as a business enabler.

Alexandru Cicortas is a senior executive with more than 28 years of software (SW) and hardware (HW) experience in various R&D areas such as automotive, telecommunications, semiconductors and SW services. He has already held several global management positions at company management level for technical companies developing top class solutions for improving the end-user experience, scheduling, product quality and productivity.

Alexandru Cicortas has a comprehensive range of experience in managing international organizations with multiple locations with different sizes and budgets. He was also responsible for internal and external teams which had the challenging task of developing technological breakthroughs, patents and high-value intellectual property.

Over the course of time he has advised various executives and board members on different R&D topics such as technology evaluation, business development, mergers and acquisitions, internal restructuring, outsourcing, operational management and cost optimisation.

Alexandru Cicortas has been a supporter and promoter of agile methods such as SAFe® for many years, and is the holder of the “Lean Six Sigma Black Belt” certificate.