Lenovo presents A Smart Perspective - a podcast that goes beyond the tech to reveal the human stories driving digital transformation.
In each episode, host Per Overgaard sits down with CIOs and IT decision-makers from some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies. Together, they unpack not just what technologies are being implemented - but why, how, and the impact they’re having across industries.
But this isn’t just about systems and strategy.
It’s about personal journeys, bold leadership, and the philosophies that shape the way we innovate.
If you’re an IT professional, a business leader, or simply curious about the intersection of tech and transformation, this series offers something more than surface-level insights. It offers a smart perspective - on the people, ideas, and decisions powering the digital age.
Tune in to discover how technology is reshaping industries, organisations, and the world around us - one conversation at a time.
Host Simone Larsson interviews Lucas Perraudin, Founder and CEO of AI To Market, exploring agentic AI and responsible adoption for organizational transformation.
12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
A Smart Perspective with David Fearne
Simone Larsson interviews David Fearne, Co-Founder and CTO of Imitation AI, on capturing human knowledge and building AI foundations for lasting business value.
22 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
A Smart Perspective with Claire Sparks
For the final episode of the series, A Smart Perspective goes trackside -recorded at Formula 1®’s legendary HQ and Media & Technology Centre in Biggin Hill. Per Overgaard sits down with Claire Sparks, Head of Portfolio and Technical Initiatives at F1, to explore what it really takes to run one of the most technologically advanced operations in the world.
F1 is synonymous with speed, but behind the scenes, the pace is just as relentless. Claire reveals how a four‑year remote broadcast operations roadmap was condensed into just 10 weeks during Covid, how race weekends operate like precision‑engineered disaster‑recovery rituals, and how F1 captures and processes massive volumes of data - 3.5GB per car, per race - to elevate the experience for 827 million fans, only 1% of whom ever attend a race in person.
Claire’s career story is just as compelling. From recruitment to early IT days with Lotus Notes and printer rescues, she’s built a career defined by curiosity, continuous learning, and thriving in high‑stakes transformation environments. She and Per dive into the power of partnerships, women in motorsport, the rise of AI skills across every function, and what responsible IT leadership looks like in a world of unprecedented change.
They explore whether AI must prove ROI, why enriched data underpins every use case, and why the future belongs to leaders who can guide their teams - confidently and humanely - through rapid evolution.
Tune in for a thrilling finale at the intersection of speed, data, and human ingenuity. Find out more about Lenovo’s partnership with F1 here: https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/sports-partners/formula1/
15 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
A Smart Perspective with Sharon Prior
This month on A Smart Perspective, Per Overgaard sits down with Sharon Prior, a game-changing CIO to explore the profound question at the heart of today’s digital age: What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by technology? The conversation jumps straight into the deep end, beginning with a look back at the history of humanity and how our ways of learning, thinking, and connecting are evolving. Sharon draws from her background in psychology to reflect on how curiosity, trial and error, and the freedom to fail are essential to how we grow - and how those fundamentals are shifting as AI becomes more integrated into our lives. In a world where we no longer need to open a book to learn, and where information is always at our fingertips, she asks: if knowledge is no longer our greatest asset, what is? From the emotional gaps in AI to the value of imperfection in a hyper-automated world, Sharon and Per bring a refreshingly human lens to technology as they reminds us that the most successful innovations are those infused with empathy, context, and storytelling. And that true digital transformation isn’t just about systems or tools, it’s about people. This episode is a fascinating journey through tech, humanity, and everything in between, and a powerful reminder that as the pace of change accelerates, it’s our people, our purpose, and our perspective that will carry us forward.
14 Jul 2025
A Smart Perspective With Tobias Hooton
Tobias Hooton, Founder and CEO of Stelia, and Per Overgaard explore AI's potential, future tech laws, and the role of emotion in intelligence.
23 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT
A Smart Perspective with Federico Benassi
Federico Benassi from Ducati discusses the passion, precision, and people driving the iconic racing brand, highlighting IT's role in boosting performance on and off the track in this interview with Per Overgaard.
19 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
A Smart Perspective with Christian Klie
Host Per Overgaard interviews Christian Klie, Business Owner of Future Cloud Infrastructure at T-Systems, exploring hybrid cloud transformation insights from the front lines.
2 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
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Lenovo's "A Smart Perspective" podcast explores human stories and leadership philosophies driving digital transformation.
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A Smart Perspective with David Fearne
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] My personal opinion around AI is that it is absolutely going to be a destructor of jobs. That is 100% true, but in no different a way to the tractor was, to the internet was, to the mobile phone was. But on the other side, there is an opportunity to drive infinitely more jobs and much more human jobs. […]
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