#82 What Does Leadership Mean in the Age of Real-Time Data? with Angela Maragkopoulou (CDIO, Sunlight Group)
In episode #82, Markus and Uli welcome Angela Maragkopoulou, an accomplished technologist and digital executive with more than 24 years of experience across Greece and Germany. Angela currently serves as Chief Digitalization & Information Officer at Sunlight Group, where she drives enterprise-wide digital transformation, innovation, and the integration of new business models. Previously, she served as Chief Operating Officer at DWS Group and held senior leadership roles at Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone.
Together, we explore how real-time data, AI, and connected systems are reshaping industries—from manufacturing to financial services—and what this means for the next generation of digital leaders. Angela shares her perspective on change management, data-driven decision-making, and why leadership today requires both scientific thinking and human-centric cultures.
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- Angela Maragkopoulou – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maragopoulou/
- Ulrich Irnich – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-irnich
- Markus Kuckertz – https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskuckertz
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#81 Wie gestaltet ein CIO den Wandel vom Motorenbauer zum Tech-Unternehmen? mit Prof. Dr. Christian Hürter (DEUTZ AG)
#80 AI & Experiments: Is the proof-of-concept dead? with Ahi Gvirtsman (Spyre Group)
In this episode, Markus and Uli talk with Ahi Gvirtsman, Co-Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer at Spyre Group, about why the traditional Proof of Concept no longer works in today’s innovation landscape. They explore how companies can move from slow, over-engineered PoCs to fast, low-cost experiments that create real learning and impact. Ahi explains why AI only delivers value when it truly changes how you work and why a great demo means nothing unless it drives real decisions, transformation, and measurable business outcomes.
Ahi's new book: https://www.amazon.de/Spark-practical-handbook-managers-innovation-ebook/dp/B0FVW61NFP/
Connect on LinkedIn:
- Ahi Gvirtsman – linkedin.com/in/ahigvirtsman/
- Ulrich Irnich – linkedin.com/in/ulrich-irnich
- Markus Kuckertz – linkedin.com/in/markuskuckertz
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#79 Was bleibt von Kreativität, wenn KI skaliert? mit Michael Frank (DIE CREW AG)
Im Digital Pacemaker Podcast begrüßen Ulrich Irnich und Markus Kuckertz alle zwei Wochen einen spannenden Gast. Alles dreht sich um zukunftsweisende Themen und Einblicke von Führungspersönlichkeiten & Vordenkern aus Digital, IT, Tech Innovation, Leadership und Transformation. Im Gespräch erschließt die Runde zusammen neue Perspektiven, gibt Denkanstöße und tauscht persönliche Erfahrungen aus.
The Digital Pacemaker Podcast welcomes Ulrich Irnich and Markus Kuckertz every fortnight with an exciting guest. The podcast is all about forward-looking topics and insights from executives and thought leaders in digital, IT, tech innovation, leadership and transformation. The discussion brings new perspectives forward, provides food for thought and exchanges personal experiences.
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