Interviews

‘Be bold and take calculated risks’: Five minutes with Ian Brotherston of Innovate UK

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

‘Be useful’: Five minutes with Stephen Russell, director of data, strategy and technology at Warwickshire Police

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

‘I like the opportunity to make a difference’: Five minutes with Susan Acland-Hood, UK Department for Education permanent secretary

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

AI surprises: Five minutes with Ed Kendall, director of advanced analysis at NHS England

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

The human touch: Five minutes with Matt Briggs of the UK DWP’s Service Modernisation Programme

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

‘Rigorous perseverance will yield rewards’: Five minutes with Martin Ledolter of Austria’s Federal Procurement Agency

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

‘Don’t lose sight of your learning’: Five minutes with Fiona Ryland, the UK government chief people officer

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

More effective government: Five minutes with Barry Lowry, Ireland’s chief information officer  

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

Staying true to yourself: Five minutes with Ima Okonny of Employment and Social Development Canada

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation conference. Taking place in London […]

Solving the right problems: Five minutes with Wei Boon Goh, chief executive of Singapore’s Government Technology Agency

In this sister series to our ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil and public service leaders who will speak at our Innovation 2025 conference. Taking place in […]