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TECHx
25-06-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Endava Forms Global Advisory Board to Boost AI Strategy
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » Endava Forms Global Advisory Board to Boost AI Strategy Endava (NYSE: DAVA), a business transformation company, announced the formation of its Global Advisory Board. The move supports its AI-native strategy by bringing together top industry experts to guide its global expansion and technological innovation. The company revealed that this announcement follows 18 months of embedding AI across its operations. During this period, Endava collaborated with clients and partners to drive AI-powered business outcomes. The new advisory board will support Endava's leadership in identifying growth strategies in technology-related sectors. It will also provide insights on global market opportunities and help clients navigate the evolving digital landscape. The board is chaired by Alastair Lukies CBE, with Dame Alison Rose as Co-Chair. It includes experienced leaders from various sectors and regions: Lord Christopher Holmes of Richmond MBE, House of Lords Dr. Orlando Machado, former Chief Data Officer, LEGO Group Adam Banks, former CIO, Maersk John W. Thompson, Venture Partner, Lightspeed Other members include industry experts such as Simon Jones, Stephen C. Daffron, Garry Lyons, Sandi Thompson, Sam Balaji, and David Yates. Endava CEO John Cotterell said the board's insights will help the company better serve clients in a fast-changing technology environment. He stated that Endava has been leading technology-driven business transformation for over two decades and now plays a key role in helping companies become AI-native. Chair Alastair Lukies CBE added that this is a pivotal time for technology-led transformation. He noted the board's commitment to guiding Endava and its clients through this evolving frontier. The announcement reflects Endava's ongoing investment in leadership, innovation, and AI.
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Endava Launches Global Advisory Board Amid AI-Driven Transformation
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endava (NYSE: DAVA), a leading business transformation group whose AI-native approach combines cutting edge technology with deep industry expertise, today announces the formation of its global advisory board. Following 18 months of embedding AI across its own operations and collaborating with strategic partners and clients to drive AI-powered business outcomes, Endava has formed a prestigious group of advisors and ambassadors to help Endava in aiding the world's leading companies harness the power of AI to achieve transformative results. Their remit includes advising Endava's leadership on growth strategies in technology-related sectors; offering insights and perspectives on wider industry trends and market opportunities; and supporting Endava and its clients in navigating global challenges and opportunities in technology transformation. The advisory group has been carefully selected to cover key industries, use cases and themes that are transforming the way the world works. Chaired by Alastair Lukies CBE and with Dame Alison Rose as Co-Chair, it will support Endava's executive leadership and industry stakeholders to provide cutting edge technology services. The Global Advisory Board's members bring a plethora of experience across industries and regions, reflecting the breadth of the technology industry today. In addition to Lukies and Rose, members include Lord Christopher Holmes of Richmond MBE, member of the House of Lords; Dr Orlando Machado, former Chief Data Officer at the LEGO Group ; Adam Banks, former CIO at Maersk; Simon Jones, international relations expert and celebrated author; Stephen C. Daffron, Co-Founder of Motive Partners; Garry Lyons, Founder and CEO of Shipyard Technology Ventures; John W. Thompson, Venture Partner at Lightspeed; Sandi Thompson, immigration attorney and former IBM executive; Sam Balaji, Tech Investor and former Global CEO of Deloitte Consulting and David Yates, former President at Mastercard. 'The expertise, connectivity and insights of the Global Advisory Board will be invaluable to our team, helping us better serve our clients as they navigate a rapidly evolving technology environment,' said John Cotterell, CEO of Endava. 'For over 20 years, Endava has been at the forefront of technology-driven business transformation. Now, we are advising and assisting clients across the globe on their journeys to become AI-native.' Alastair Lukies CBE, Chair of the Global Advisory Board adds, 'This is an especially dynamic and pivotal time for technology-driven transformation. Endava is committed to guiding clients through this landscape with expertise and clarity, and so the Global Advisory Board is committed to supporting Endava in navigating this new frontier and shaping the future of technology and business.' About Endava: Endava is a leading provider of next-generation technology services, dedicated to enabling its customers to accelerate growth, tackle complex challenges and thrive in evolving markets. By combining innovative technologies and deep industry expertise with an AI-native approach, Endava consults and partners with customers to create solutions that drive transformation, augment intelligence and deliver lasting impact. From ideation to production, it supports customers with tailor-made solutions at every stage of their digital transformation, regardless of industry, region or scale. Endava's clients span payments, insurance, finance and banking, technology, media, telecommunications, healthcare and life sciences, mobility, retail and consumer goods and more. As of March 31 2025, 11,365 Endavans are helping clients break new ground across locations in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
The National
10-06-2025
- General
- The National
Warning issued after boats filmed getting too close to orcas in Moray
However, they added they were 'disappointed' that footage also emerged of boats getting too close, staying too long, and not allowing the orcas to travel freely back out to open water. The charity reportedly said it believes the animals may have been hunting for seals as they travelled east. READ MORE: Lesley Riddoch explores need to upgrade grid network in rural Scotland in new film Conservationists added that it is a criminal offence to disturb whales and dolphins. Scots have been asked to follow the Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code, by staying 100 meters away, not overstaying their welcome as 15 minutes is enough time to watch, and have been urged not to chase them. Alison Rose, manager of the Scottish Dolphin Centre, which WDC runs, said the footage of the boats that allegedly got too close to the orcas has been shared with police. She said: 'Staff and volunteers based at the Scottish Dolphin Centre were delighted to see the orca along the Moray coast on Friday evening. 'Many people were thrilled to watch this amazing group of individuals who may well have been hunting for seals as they travelled east.
STV News
10-06-2025
- General
- STV News
Warning after boats filmed getting 'too close' to orcas at beauty spot
A warning has been issued after footage was shared of boats getting 'too close' to orcas after they were spotted in the Moray Firth. Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) say they were delighted to see orcas along the Moray coast on Friday, with images and videos shared widely on social media. The charity believes the animals may have been hunting for seals as they travelled east. However, conservationists were 'disappointed' that footage emerged showing boats getting too close, staying too long, and not allowing the orcas to travel freely back out to open water. They say it is a criminal offence to disturb whales and dolphins. Alison Rose, manager of the Scottish Dolphin Centre, which WDC runs, said: 'Staff and volunteers based at the Scottish Dolphin Centre were delighted to see the orca along the Moray coast on Friday evening. 'Many people were thrilled to watch this amazing group of individuals who may well have been hunting for seals as they travelled east. 'However, we were disappointed to see footage circulating online of boats getting too close to the orca, staying too long, and not allowing them to travel freely back out to open water. 'This footage has been shared with Police Scotland, as it is a criminal offence to disturb whales and dolphins. 'We urge all water users to give all marine animals space, and to follow the Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code by staying 100 meters away, not over staying your welcome – 15 minutes is enough and don't chase.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
South Wales Argus
30-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
NatWest: Key dates in the bank's history from rescue to privatisation
The banking group – which was previously called RBS – was rescued during the 2008 financial crisis with payments worth £45.5 billion, which led to it become part-owned by taxpayers. The Treasury has been rapidly selling down its shareholding over the past 18 months, whittling it down to zero and meaning the bank is once again in private hands. Here's a timeline with key dates from the bailout of NatWest through to its return to privatisation on Friday. 2000: RBS Group bought NatWest for £21 billion which, at the time, was the largest in British banking history. The combined group operated a number of separate banking brands, including the Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest and Ulster Bank. 2007: RBS was part of a consortium that acquired the Dutch bank ABN AMRO. This decision, which propelled the group into investment banking and sapped its capital levels, proved to be destructive for RBS. Key dates for NatWest Group (PA Graphics/PA) The takeover was ultimately found to have taken place with 'inadequate due diligence' and was one of the key reasons why it was on the brink of collapse the following year. 2008: The Government makes a capital payment worth £20 billion to RBS. Then-prime minister Gordon Brown and chancellor Alistair Darling engineered the rescue after being warned the bank was facing imminent collapse and could run out of cash in a matter of hours. It was the fallout of the financial crash, combined with its structural weaknesses, which triggered a major bank run and pushed it to the brink of failure. Chief executive Fred Goodwin, who was in charge of the bank for nine years, stepped down the same month and was replaced by Stephen Hester. He had been nicknamed 'Fred the Shred' for his aggressive management style that oversaw thousands of job cuts at NatWest after it was taken over by the RBS at the turn of the century. He was later stripped of his knighthood. 2009: February: RBS unveiled its largest annual loss in the bank's history – an operating pre-tax loss of £40.7 billion. April: The Government's stake in NatWest increased to 70.3%. December: The Government injected another £25.5 billion into RBS, taking its shareholding to 84.4%, where it peaked. 2013: Ross McEwan stepped in as chief executive after a five-year tenure for Mr Hester. 2015: The first sale of Government-owned shares took place. 2018: RBS announced its first bottom-line profit in a decade, of £752 million. A second sale of shares of £2.5 billion took place. 2019: Dame Alison Rose took over as chief executive of the group – the first woman to lead a major UK high street bank. Dame Alison Rose, NatWest former chief executive, was forced to step down in 2023 in the wake of the debanking saga (James Manning/PA) 2020: Under Dame Alison's leadership, RBS changed its name to NatWest Group, saying it was the right time to align the group name with the brand under which it does the majority of its business. NatWest represented about 80% of its customer base at the time. 2023: Dame Alison was forced to step down as the NatWest's chief executive in the wake of the debanking scandal, when she admitted being the source of an inaccurate story about politician Nigel Farage's finances in relation to his account with the group's subsidiary Coutts. She was replaced by Paul Thwaite, the bank's former chief executive of commercial and institutional business. 2024: March: The Government's stake in NatWest dropped below 30%, meaning it was no longer classed as being a controlling shareholder. July: The Treasury began accelerating the sale process and its shareholding dropped below 20%. December: The Treasury's shareholding fell below 10%. 2025: May: The Government sells its remaining shares in NatWest, returning it to private ownership for the first time since 2008. The Treasury confirmed that the sale came at a £10.5 billion loss to the UK taxpayer. But Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the bailout was 'the right decision then to secure the economy'.
