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Evo DK #437 - Learning to Lead - From Tech Specialist to Strategic Leader

Today's episode is hosted by Jake Stamp and they are joined on the podcast by Pedro Pereira, Head Of Mobile IP Services & Applications at TDC Fibernet, Jan Mogensen, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Stibo Systems and Anne-Sofie Nielsen, CTO & COO at Dawn Health. The conversation explores strategic leadership and the transition from technical expertise into leadership roles within modern organisations. The exchange highlights the challenges of balancing technical knowledge with communication, decision-making and organisational priorities while supporting long-term business success. The discussion also examines leadership development, career progression, people management and the skills required to lead technology teams through change. Throughout the conversation, strategic leadership is considered alongside digital transformation, executive decision-making and building high-performing teams, offering valuable perspectives for technology professionals preparing to move from specialist roles into broader leadership positions.

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