In this new episode of CIO Confessions, Martynas Sarapinas, Girteka Group’s Chief Transformation Officer, discusses his unique career journey with host Gert Jan van Halem. Transitioning from a finance and fintech background to leading logistics industry transformation, he highlights the distinctive challenges and opportunities presented by the commodity nature of logistics. Girteka’s CTO emphasises the need for cost efficiency and exceptional customer experiences and shares his perspective on the future of AI in logistics.
5 Lessons You Will Learn From This Episode
- The evolution of the CIO role into a more strategic, business-focused position.
- The importance of stakeholder management and building trust with business leaders.
- Girteka’s approach to scaling operations and leveraging technology for process optimisation.
- How the company utilises AI and machine learning to tackle industry challenges like empty mileage.
- The impact of AI on the logistics sector and its potential for future disruption.
Meet our guest
Martynas Sarapinas has proven history of leading large-scale international digital transformations in the supply chain and financial sectors. He aims to create exceptional customer experiences and implement changes to improve company performance.
Martynas Sarapinas
CTO & Executive Board Member at Girteka
Meet our host
Gert Jan van Halem is Devoteam’s CTO and a lifelong computer science enthusiast. As Devoteam’s CTO, he investigates what drives Devoteam’s customers, and IT trends to provide technical direction. Adding value to the customers is the primary driver of his research.
Gert Jan van Halem
CTO at Devoteam
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to lead an IT department? The podcast CIO Confessions offers a look behind the scenes:
- CIOs from diverse backgrounds and industries share their personal stories, “confessions”, and wisdom, providing an unfiltered view of what it takes to succeed in IT leadership.
- By listening to this podcast, you will gain insights into the impact of emerging technologies like AI, managing complex digital transformations, leading and motivating teams, and dealing with constant change.
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