Antonio Queiroz, Chief Digital Officer at Euroclear, is a panellist at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud on the 29th of November! It\u2019s the last moment to register \U0001f449 www.cionext.com/ and join us for the discussion on:\n\n\u2705 How complexity impedes progress. How do we optimise processes and maximise value? \n\n\u2705 How to align business goals with coherent IT and cloud strategies?\n\n\u2705 How to navigate the challenges of hybrid and multi-cloud setups and how to keep our options open? \n\nIn this #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Antonio\nEuroclear\u2019s transition to cloud computing, emphasising the need for a cautious approach and alignment with regulatory and client expectations. Antonio explained the complexities introduced by cloud integration and the challenges in security management but underlined the long-term benefits, such as indirect financial gains from process rationalisation. He dispelled misconceptions about cloud computing, stressing the importance of strategic planning and cost awareness and shed light on the role of data and AI in Euroclear's strategy - aiming to develop new solutions, while ensuring the alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.\nWatch the full interview to find out more don\u2019t forget to book your virtual seat at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud: www.cionext.com !\n\n#CIONET #CIOcommunity #CIO #CXO #CDO #CTO #DigitalLeadership #Cloud #Multicloud @Red Hat #googlecloud #microsoftazure #redhat \n\n\n\nTable of contents:\n\n01:06 | Introduction\n01:16 | Antonio\u2019s background\n03:15 | About Euroclear\n07:10 | Complex versus complicated\n10:28 | Main challenges for the company\n12:37 | IT strategy\n16:48 | Cloud strategy\n25:50 | Applications used in the cloud setup\n31:08 | Increasing or decreasing complexity?\n36:47 | Selecting partners\n41:29 | Security\n42:52 | Cloud is like a free lunch\n44:45 | Agility roadmap\n48:04 | IT organisation\n50:18 | Data and AI\n54:18 | Antonio\u2019s role at Euroclear\n57:31 | Antonio\u2019s team \t\n01:01:41 | Management & leadership style\n01:07:27 | Personality: the Commander\n01:17:59 | Core values & mentors \n01:21:57 | The most brilliant failures\n01:26:09 | Antonio\u2019s passions\n01:29:54 | Advice for aspiring digital leaders