Neil Manfred
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Tales from the Hat

Conversations on Leadership,
Technology & Governance.

IT leadership, cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital transformation — straight talking, board-ready, hosted by the guy in the hat.

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Tales from the Hat
Jurassic Park Leadership Lessons Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
June 1, 2026
🎙️”When Your Team Has Got It, Get Out of Their Way”
May 10, 2026
🎙️“My Daughter Says AI Is Killing the Planet”
May 6, 2026
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Neil Manfred

About the Guy in the Hat

Group IT Director, CIO, CTO, and Non-Executive Director — Neil Manfred leads technology organisations at C-suite level and sits on governance boards, while hosting honest conversations about the realities of leadership and technology.

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