We sit down with leaders in the technology industry to discuss strategies, advice on how to overcome challenges, and other ways to create and maintain a successful business and career.

GCS Connect: Leaders
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We sit down with leaders in the technology industry to discuss strategies, advice on how to overcome challenges, and other ways to create and maintain a successful business and career.
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Recent Episodes

June 17, 2026
Who Is Accountable When AI Gets It Wrong? | AI Governance & Risk in Business
<p>In this episode of the GCS Leaders Series, David Bloxham speaks with Phil Lunn, Founder & CEO of Plator Ltd, about one of the most critical questions in modern AI adoption:</p><p>ย Who is accountable when AI gets it wrong?</p><p>ย As organisations increasingly rely on AI systems for decision-making, the need for strong governance, oversight, and risk management has never been more important.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation explores:</p><ul><li>AI accountability in enterprise environments</li><li>Governance vs innovation challenges</li><li>Risk, bias and, hallucination in AI systems.</li><li>Regulatory and ethical considerations</li><li>Lessons from regulated industries</li></ul><p>This episode is essential listening for leader navigating AI transformation responsibly.</p><p>Timestampsย </p><p>00:00 โ Accountability in AI systems</p><p>02:40 โ The rise of AI decision-making</p><p>06:10 โ Governance challenges</p><p>09:45 โ AI risk and bias</p><p>13:20 โ Business impact of AI failures</p><p>17:30 โ Building responsible AI frameworks</p><p>21:15 โ Final leadership reflections</p><p>ย </p><p>Whether you're building AI, Cyber Security, Cloud, Data or Software Engineering teams, or exploring your next opportunity in technology โ GCS connects specialist talent with forward-thinking organisations.</p><p><br></p><p>Explore opportunities & talent solutions: connectme@gcstechtalent.com</p><p><br></p><p>#ai #artificialintelligence #aigovernance #aiaccountability #technologyleadership #digitaltransformation #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #riskmanagement #futureofwork #enterpriseai #innovation #leadership #gcs #techtalent #recruitmentexperts</p>

June 1, 2026
Why AI Won't Replace Leaders But Will Redefine Them | Benjamin Schleis & David Bloxham
<p>As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, leadership is entering a new era.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the GCS Leaders Series Podcast, David Bloxham, CEO of GCS, sits down with Benjamin Schleis, Defence & Technology Leader, to explore how AI is changing the way organisations operate and why human leadership skills will become even more valuable in the years ahead.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on decades of experience across defence, technology, operations, and organisational leadership, Benjamin shares practical insights on navigating complexity, building resilient teams, making strategic decisions under pressure, and leading effectively through periods of rapid transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>๐น Why AI won't replace leaders but will redefine leadership</p><p><br></p><p>๐น The human skills technology cannot replicate</p><p><br></p><p>๐น Leading through uncertainty and change</p><p><br></p><p>๐น Building high-performing teams and cultures</p><p><br></p><p>๐น Defence leadership lessons for modern organisations</p><p><br></p><p>๐น Innovation, resilience, and long-term thinking</p><p><br></p><p>๐น The future of leadership in an AI-enabled world</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a business leader, technology professional, hiring manager, or someone interested in the future of work, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on how leadership is evolving alongside technology.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Speakers</p><p><br></p><p>Benjamin Schleis</p><p>Defence & Technology Leader with extensive experience across military operations, strategic planning, organisational leadership, and technology innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>David Bloxham</p><p>CEO of GCS and host of the GCS Leaders Series Podcast, exploring the trends shaping leadership, technology, talent, and business transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for Your Next Opportunity or Hiring Specialist Technology Talent?</p><p><br></p><p>GCS helps organisations secure high-impact talent across technology, cyber, defence, AI, cloud, and software engineering.</p><p><br></p><p>๐ฉ connectme@gcstechtalent.com</p><p>#Leadership #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership #DefenceTechnology #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipDevelopment #TechTalent #BusinessLeadership #CyberSecurity #GCSLeadersSeries</p>

May 18, 2026
AI, Cybersecurity & Quantum Threats | David Brown x David Bloxham | GCS Leaders Series S6 E7
<p>AI is transforming cybersecurity faster than most organisations can adapt. But are businesses truly prepared for whatโs coming next?</p><p>In this episode of the GCS Leaders Series, David Bloxham (CEO, GCS) sits down with David Brown, Security Operations and Defense Director at CyberGate Defense, to explore the future of cyber defence, AI-powered security operations, quantum resilience, cyber hygiene, and the evolving human side of cybersecurity leadership.</p><p>From real-world cyber incidents and AI augmentation to the growing importance of data governance and quantum readiness, this conversation unpacks the challenges organisations face in securing modern digital infrastructure.</p><p>๐ In this episode:</p><ul><li>AI in cybersecurity operations</li><li>Quantum resilience explained</li><li>The importance of cyber hygiene</li><li>Human error and organisational risk</li><li>AI augmentation vs replacement</li><li>Building resilient cyber teams</li><li>Leadership under pressure in cybersecurity</li></ul><p>๐ฌ Standout Quote:</p><p>โAI should augment humans, not replace them.โ โ David Brown</p><p>Whether you're a cybersecurity leader, technology professional, hiring manager, or someone exploring the future of AI and security, this episode delivers practical insights into one of the fastest-evolving areas in tech today.</p><p>๐ฉ Looking for your next opportunity in Cybersecurity, AI, Cloud, or Technology?</p><p>Connect with the GCS team today- <a href="mailto:connectme@gcstechtalent.com">connectme@gcstechtalent.com</a></p><p>๐ฉ Hiring specialist cyber or technology talent?</p><p>GCS helps organisations build high-performing teams across cybersecurity, AI, cloud, software engineering, and digital transformation.</p><p>#CyberSecurity #AI #QuantumComputing #CyberDefense #TechnologyLeadership #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #CyberTalent</p>
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