Leading into Tomorrow

City Citizen - Helsingborg

How one city used leadership, culture and collaboration to drive change.

In this fascinating discussion we talk to two people brought together by the transformation of one city. The first is Peter Danielsson, (former) Major of Helsingborg, Sweden. The second, Gerald Babel-Sutter, is co-founder and CEO of Urban Future.  17 mins

City Citizen - Istanbul

How sustainable city projects can have a ripple effect beyond borders.

Sharing their vision for a city where people and the natural world thrive together we talk to Asli Pasinli, CEO of The World Wildlife Fund in Turkey and Mehmet Gulez, former Innovation and Markets Leader for EY Turkey.  15 mins

Why engaging with citizens is key to a just and fair green transition

In this episode Kait Borsay talks to Liam Middleton, Head of Critical Energy Infrastructure & Commercial Projects for the Scottish Government and Philip Milne, EY Partner, Corporate Finance, Government & Transport about the opportunities and challenges of moving to a greener, fairer future in Scotland. 16 mins

How digital innovation can improve access to affordable childcare

In this episode we learn about “people plus digital” solutions to the childcare crisis.  Joining Kate are our guests Danielle Barnes, EY Americas Government and Public Sector Leader, and Justin Brown, Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services to explore how digital innovation can help . 19 mins

Enhancing your workforce by tapping into neurodiverse talent

Kait Borsay leads a discussion on the huge value of tapping into neurodiverse talent for employees, employers, society and the world.  Joining us are Hiren Shukla, EY Global and Americas Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence Leader; John Leonard, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); and Rob Austin, Professor of Information Systems at Ivey Business School in Ontario, Canada. 29 mins

How technology can improve equitable access to education

Learn how the Government of India created the world’s largest digital education platform, DIKSHA, to reduce learning poverty.  Host Kait Borsay is joined by Dr. Amarendra Behera, Joint Director, Central Institute of Education & Technology, National Council of Education Research and Training in the Ministry of Education, Government of India Shabnam Sinha, Lead Education Specialist at the World Bank in India Shankar Maruwada, Co-founder and CEO at EkStep Foundation in Bangalore.  15 mins

Resolving the digital skills gap in the public sector

Our host Kait Borsay discusses the digital skills shortage in the public sector and how to tackle it with Thomas Beautyman, Deputy Director, Government Digital Capability at the UK Cabinet Office, Josie Cluer, Partner, People Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP, and Arnauld Bertrand, EY Global Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader.  15 mins

How the cloud can deliver better services for citizens

Learn how governments are harnessing cloud technology to deliver more efficient offerings.  To discuss this fascinating and fast changing topic we are joined by EY Partner Andrea Tonci in Rome and from Paris EY Global Government and Public Sector Consulting Leader Arnauld Bertrand.  17 mins

Transforming public transport with Angela Gibson

This time we focus on how public transport networks can be used as a tool for equity and improving citizens lives. Joining us are Angela Gibson, Head of Strategy and Foresight at the Toronto Transit Commission and Josh Colle, Senior Vice President EY, Cities, Transit and Infrastructure. 19 mins 

Leadership with Ian Thomas CBE

On this episode we look at how leadership in frontline public services can adapt to respond to rapid change. Our guests are Ian Thomas CBE, Chief Executive, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Helen Sunderland, Partner Local Public Services EY UK&I. 26 mins

The future of higher education with Tim Hume

Our topic this time is the rapidly changing face of higher education and the key enablers needed to deliver digital transformation and innovative strategies in this sector. Sharing their expertise are Tim Hume, Chief Information Officer at Macquarie University in Australia and Catherine Friday, Global Education Lead for EY. 13 mins

Delivering a digital government with heart with Chan Cheow Hoe

In this first episode our focus is on digital transformation in government, including the implementation of strategy, and involving citizens in the design of services. Joining us to share unique insight into how they’re leading operational transformation are Chan Cheow Hoe, Chief Digital Technology Officer in the Singapore Government, and Benjamin Chiang, EY’s Asean and Singapore Government & Public Sector Leader. 16 mins