The playbook for global tech success with Stephen Kelly

The Brands Transforming Our World podcast

Welcome to the fifth episode of our podcast series, “Brands Transforming Our World”, where we give a platform for the tech C-Suite to tell their stories.

In this month’s conversation, Brands2Life Co-Founder, Giles Fraser, and former BBC Tech Correspondent, Rory Cellan-Jones, meet with Stephen Kelly, CEO of Cirata.

Stephen’s career spans multiple successful CEO roles including Oracle, Micro Focus, and Sage, as well as serving as Chief Operating Officer of the UK Government where he led a transformation program saving £50bn while revolutionising digital services. Now at Cirata, he’s leading another transformation journey.

In this episode, Stephen discusses:

  • The playbook for building successful global tech companies
  • How to drive transformation in both private and public sectors
  • Why UK tech needs to think bigger about global success
  • The importance of authentic leadership and doing what you love
  • His current mission turning at Cirata

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Each month, Giles Fraser and Rory quiz a different tech industry leader. We’ll be hearing their personal stories, what it takes to run the world’s most innovative companies, and how these brands are transforming our world.