Nadine Thomson is an award-winning global technology executive (CIO & CTO) and board director with expertise in AI, digital transformation, and technology-driven business strategy. She has led technology globally for WPP, Conde Nast International, Vue Cinema, STA Travel, and advised on technology strategy for News UK and Capita, helping these organisations leverage technology, data, and AI to drive growth and innovation. She was featured in the Global CIO 100 2025, awarded CTO of the Year in 2023, European Technology Leader of the Year in 2021 and listed as one of the UK’s most influential women in tech (ComputerWeekly). She is a regular speaker and podcast guest on AI, technology strategy, digital innovation, media, leadership, and the impact of technology on society.
Sub-specialties:
- Technology & Business Strategy: Commentary on digital transformation, AI adoption, emerging tech, IT strategy, and enterprise technology platforms.
- Leadership & Board Expertise: Expert on technology in the boardroom, Non-Executive Director responsibilities, women in leadership, and diversity in tech.
- Societal & Tourism Impact: Commentary on how technology affects business, society, and industries such as tourism (via her board role at VisitEngland).
- AI & Emerging Technology Thought Leadership: Analysis of trends, ethical considerations, and practical applications in media, business, and society.
- Media & Marketing Technology (MarTech/AdTech): Insight into data-driven media, automation, analytics, and tech in advertising.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomsonnadine
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Senior Leaders Panel: What is next for Tech post-pandemic?
She Talks Tech: from WeAreTechWomen podcast [December 2020] -
Agile working has been ‘a turnaround’ for MediaCom, says CTO Nadine Thomson
Tech Monitor [December 2020] -
Nadine Thomson, Global CTO of MediaCom, on the need to avoid bubbles in advertising
Tech Talks podcast [September 2020] -
Mastering Technology Leadership in 2020 with Nadine Thomson
The Business Transformation Network podcast [April 2020] -
Leading from the other side: Are you ready to become the next generation NED?
Business Transformation Conference [November 2019] -
Ethics in Tech: Your new leadership challenge
CIO & IT Leaders Summit [September 2019] -
Technology is changing the organisation by driving, enabling and supporting the company's transformation.
The Business Post [August 2019] -
Ethics in tech: your new leadership challenge
CITF - Collaboration Innovation Technology Forum [July 2019] -
The role of IT leadership in ensuring ethics and sustainability in technology
Computer Weekly [April 2019] -
News UK technology director advises CIOs to focus on their business problems adopting AI
CIO UK [March 2019]















