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EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Welcome to the 45th edition of Intelligent CXO and a happy new year to all of our readers . On the front cover of this month ’ s magazine , we feature Hesham Fayed , Managing Director , Middle East and Africa at DXC Technology , who spoke about the company ’ s approach to business growth , its regional operations in the Middle East and Africa and its approach to the latest technology trends .
DXC Technology enables public and private sector organisations to innovate and improve operational efficiency with the latest cloud technologies – integrating Artificial Intelligence into platforms that support applications and solutions – to modernise their operations , products and services . It has over 125,000 employees globally and operates in over 70 countries . Fayed said : “ DXC differentiates itself in the region through its deep industry expertise and comprehensive offerings . The organisation prioritises innovation through emerging technologies such as Generative AI , advanced analytics , IoT and cloud . In the Middle East region , these technologies are often deployed to modernise legacy systems , optimise operations and enable cost efficiencies critical for competitive advantage .” Turn to page 44 to read more .
Leaders are leaning into building new ventures as a strong financial strategy to drive growth and outperform the market . Paul Jenkins , Senior Partner at McKinsey , discusses how leaders can build a financial strategy around building new ventures and what type of ventures are likely to be the most popular in the next five years . Turn to page 41 .
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you ’ d like to contribute to any future issues , please do not hesitate to contact me by emailing rebecca @ lynchpinmedia . com
Rebecca Miles Managing Editor
ISSUE 45
A new year is upon us and what will 2025 bring for businesses ? In this month ’ s Editor ’ s Question , four experts mull over the question , what challenges and growth opportunities do you predict for businesses in 2025 ? Turn to page 20 .
According to Skills England ’ s inaugural report , employer investment in training is in steady decline and has been over the past decade , with training expenditure at its lowest level since records began in 2011 and investment per employee down by 19 % in real terms . Cassie Gasson , Co-CEO of Thrive , believes upskilling is no longer optional but essential . She urges businesses to invest in their workforce to stay competitive and embrace the future . Turn to page 28 .
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