Duncan Hardy, BKL’s Chief Digital Officer, and Katia Zavershinskaya, our Head of Applications, spoke at Accountancy Events On Tour in Manchester and Edinburgh in Autumn 2024, organised by Alternative Events.
In Manchester on 15 October, Duncan spoke on the topic Leading the way: challenges and reflections on senior leadership in accountancy. He and his fellow speakers looked at the unique pressures, demands, and expectations they face in their roles.
Katia led a roundtable discussion titled Budget-savvy data security. In the wake of well-publicised security breaches, the group discussed practical ways for creating a robust security framework within budget constraints.
In Edinburgh on 21 November, Duncan took part in a panel discussion titled Leading the way: challenges and reflections on senior leadership in accountancy. Accountancy leaders in management and tech explored the value that senior leaders can create beyond bringing in business and traditional metrics of success.
Duncan also led a roundtable discussion titled Getting tech projects over the line. It explored the questions: ‘Do we have the project management/delivery skills we need? Do we miss opportunities to achieve the change we know we need because delivery takes too long or doesn’t happen at all?’
Later, Duncan took part in a Samoan Circle in-the-round discussion titled: Will AI be the ‘silver bullet’ to solve tech adoption challenges?
Duncan has over 20 years’ experience in senior IT leadership roles within both SMEs and FTSE 100 multinationals. He brings first-hand opinions and perspectives from a range of sectors including education, defence, manufacturing and professional services. He joined BKL as our CDO in 2019.
Katia is a technology and data privacy leader with over 15 years’ experience across a range of industries including sport, retail, supply chain and professional services. As our Head of Applications, Katia is responsible for BKL’s technology transformation and strategy as we grow.
Duncan Hardy, Katia Zavershinskaya and our IT consultants are specialists in cybersecurity, digital strategy and cloud accounting with the know-how to ensure that your tech works for you. Contact us today for a chat about how we can help your business.