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Sir Stephen Fry
Sir Stephen Fry is an English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter, film director and all-round national treasure. Notable acting roles include his award-winning performance in Wilde, his iconic projects with Hugh Laurie such as A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Jeeves and Wooster and Blackadder, and his memorable turns in blockbuster projects V for Vendetta, the Sherlock Holmes films and The Hobbit series. His recent credits include the Emmy-nominated Hulu series The Dropout, Apple’s juggernaut series The Morning Show and the feature film TREASURE opposite Lena Dunham, directed by Julia Von Heinz.
As a proudly out gay man, the award-winning Out There, documenting the lives of lesbian, bisexual gay and transgender people around the world is part of his thirty-year advocacy of the rights of the LGBT community.
Stephen is currently performing as 'Lady Bracknell' in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Noel Coward Theatre, until 10th January 2026.
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Sinéad
Keenan
Chief Innovation Officer and Head of EZRA Labs | EZRA
Sinéad Keenan is EZRA's Chief Innovation Officer and Head of EZRA Labs, where she leads a team of behavioral scientists, psychologists, and L&D specialists dedicated to advancing solutions that drive positive behavioral change and organizational impact. She is also a business psychologist with deep expertise in learning, behavior change and leadership development. Prior to EZRA, Sinéad held senior roles at a number of professional services firms including Mind Gym, Spencer Stuart and Willis Towers.
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Nick
Goldberg
Founder and CEO | EZRA
Nick Goldberg is the CEO and Co-Founder of EZRA, a leading global virtual coaching provider delivering individualized leadership coaching to advance and develop workers at every level.
He has spent over 15 years at the forefront of the professional learning space formerly serving as the CEO for both WorkLifeLabs and Lee Hecht Harrison, UK and Ireland.
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Nick Goldberg Founder and CEO EZRA
Sinéad Keenan Chief Innovation Officer
EZRA
Sir Stephen Fry
Actor, Author, Broadcaster
Stephen Fry — actor, author, philosopher, and one of Britain’s most celebrated public thinkers — has spent decades exploring the intersections of literature, psychology, and digital culture. Renowned for making complex ideas accessible, he’s examined everything from ancient philosophy to modern advancements like AI, winning accolades including the Commander of the Order of the Phoenix and a Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism from Harvard.
As Artificial Intelligence transforms the world around us, what remains distinctly human? In this rare conversation, Fry helps us confront today's urgent questions: How do we lead with judgment, communicate with clarity, and collaborate with purpose alongside machines that outpace us in speed and scale?
Join us as Fry brings his unique lens to the leadership challenges of today. We’ll explore what differentiates human wisdom from artificial intelligence — and how to turn connection, curiosity, and humility into our greatest leadership assets.
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AGENDA
Your guide to the day
Registration & Light Breakfast
Rebekah Martin SVP, HR Head of Centres of Excellence
AstraZeneca
Rebekah
Martin
SVP, HR Head of Centres of Excellence HRVP Japan, HRVP Biopharma BU | AstraZeneca
As the SVP HR Head of Centres of Excellence at AstraZeneca, Rebekah leads a global team that oversees Talent, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Reward, Inclusion & Diversity, HR Digital, HR Performance and Solutions. She also serves as the HRVP to AstraZeneca's Global Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit and AstraZeneca Japan. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and legal matters, She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity, and delivering impactful results. She is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the growth and development of employees and the success of organisation.
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Janine Larkin Performance and Development Manager
National Grid
Jayney
Howson
SVP, Global Workforce Skills & Talent Readiness | ServiceNow
Jayney Howson is the Senior Vice President, Global Workforce Skills & Talent Readiness at ServiceNow.
She built a successful career in marketing and sales before realising her passion lies in transforming workplaces into a vibrant playground for fun and growth.
Prior to joining ServiceNow in February 2024, she served as the SVP of Global Sales Enablement at Salesforce, spearheading learning transformation around the globe.
Jayney's not just a dedicated leader but also a devoted parent to two with her better half, Chris, and a grateful cancer survivor. In her free time, she enjoys a spot of retail therapy, indulges in some questionable TV and immerses herself in leadership podcasts.
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Welcome: Why Today Matters
11:05
Neil Taylor: The Human Bit
11:15
Lunch
12:00
Nick Goldberg: Welcome to EZRA
13:20
Tales of Transformation: What Does Change Really Take?
13:50
Nick Goldberg CEO and Founder | EZRA
Coffee Break
14:40
Wisdom at Work: Navigating
Human-AI Transformation
15:10
Neil Taylor
Director of Training | Definition
Janine Larkin Performance and Development Manager | National Grid
Stephen Fry: Wisdom vs The Machine
15:50
Jayney Howson SVP, Global Workforce Skills & Talent Readiness | ServiceNow
Closing Reflections
16:50
Stephen Fry
Actor, Broadcaster, Author
Afterparty
17:00
Sinéad Keenan
Chief Innovation Officer | EZRA
Rebekah Martin SVP, HR Head of Centres of Excellence | AstraZeneca
Jayson Butler-Darby VP, Talent Science & Insights | EZRA
Timings and content are subject to change.
Jayney Howson SVP, Global Workforce Skills & Talent Readiness
ServiceNow
Richard Graham Group Head of Talent
LSEG
Neil Taylor Director of Training
Definition
Jess Falconer Senior Director, Change Experience and Organisational Development
Audible
Luke Budka
Director of AI | Definition
Luke is AI director at Definition. He builds private AI suites for companies around the world, and teaches people how to get the most powerful models to do what they want them to do. Luke will be joining Neil Taylor, Head of Training at Definition, at the keynote session 'The Human Bit'.
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Janine Larkin
Performance and Development Manager | National Grid
Janine Larkin is a Performance and Development Manager at National Grid, where she designs and delivers the award‑winning Future Leaders Programme, supporting the growth of emerging talent across the organization. Janine is passionate about developing confident, values‑led leaders and creating learning experiences that drive both personal and organisational performance. Her work blends practical leadership development with coaching insight, enabling individuals to realise their potential and lead with impact.
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Richard Graham
Group Head of Talent | LSEG
Richard Graham is the Group Head of Talent at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he leads the organisation’s global talent strategy. With more than 30 years of international HR leadership experience across organisations including Bloomberg, Vodafone and Burberry, Richard has a long track record of shaping leadership capability, redefining learning at scale, and helping organisations navigate major shifts in work and technology. Richard and team are leading LSEG’s AI talent strategy, focusing on how new technology and human capability can build future success.
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Neil Taylor
Director of Training | Definition
Neil Taylor is the Director of Training at Definition. He looks after look after Definition's team of clever writers, designers, film-makers, trainers, and AI experts. Neil is also the founder of Deadpan, a company that creates targeted greeting cards for people who don't like cards, and was previously a founder at Schwa. Neil's experience includes being a Creative Partner at The Writer and a Senior Consultant at Interbrand. Neil holds a BA in Linguistics and French from the University of Cambridge.
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Luke Budka
Director of AI | Definition
Leslie Caputo SVP, Global Solutions | EZRA
Richard Graham Group Head of Talent | LSEG
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Luke Budka Director of AI
Definition
Jess Falconer
Senior Director, Change Experience and Organisational Development | Audible
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Jess Falconer is a Business Psychologist and Executive Coach with 20 years of experience in Learning and Talent teams across tech, media and professional services. She is currently the Senior Director, Change Experience and Organisational Development at Audible, where she designs talent and leadership programs that enable global teams to navigate complex transformations.
Jess Falconer Senior Director, Change Experience and Organisational Development | Audible
Claire Deeprose Solutions Regional Team Lead | EZRA
Your Speakers
Claire Deeprose Solutions Regional Team Lead
EZRA
Jayson Butler-Darby VP, Talent Science and Insights
EZRA
Leslie Caputo SVP, Global Solutions
EZRA
Claire
Deeprose
Solutions Regional Team Lead | EZRA
Claire Deeprose leads EZRA’s EMEA and APAC Solutions Teams. Claire spent 10 years working in People and Learning functions in large organisations; across recruitment, people policy, people analytics and L&D, before joining EZRA in 2022. At EZRA, Claire and her team partner with clients to design coaching solutions that drive real beahvioural and organisational change. She is an ICF accredited coach and is studying for a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology.
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Jayson
Butler-Darby
VP, Talent Science and Insights | EZRA
Jayson leads our assessment and insight practice at EZRA, where he turns complex workforce data into human stories that leaders can use to make the best possible decisions. He combines data analytics with psychological science to deliver compelling evidence that links coaching directly to improved leadership, performance, and commercial outcomes.
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Leslie
Caputo
SVP, Global Solutions | EZRA
Leslie Caputo is the SVP of Global Solutions at EZRA Coaching. With a background in Organizational Psychology Leslie started her career as a human capital consultant advising companies on talent strategy, leadership development, culture transtormation and pertormance management. At EZRA Leslie leads a team of experts that partner with our clients to design and scale coaching strategies that help organizations perform, transform, and grow. Prior to joining EZRA Leslie held leadership roles at Humu and Werk - HR technology platforms designed to drive behavioral change at scale. Leslie is based out of EZRA's New York City office.
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Katie Tillotson Global Enterprise Account Director | EZRA
Katie Tillotson Global Enterprise Account Director
EZRA
Katie
Tillotson
Global Enterprise Account Director | EZRA
Katie Tillotson joined EZRA in 2022, she is a seasoned commercial leader who has worked across multiple industries including media and advertising. In her current Global Account Director role, Katie partners with key EZRA clients to help them realise their people agenda. She holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. She is an EMCC accredited coach and has recently completed an ADDCA (ADHD) qualification allowing Katie to apply a neurodiversity lens to her coaching.
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