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In this episode, we sit down with Neil Linford-Relph, a visionary in digital transformation and design innovation. From transitioning Eircell into Vodafone to designing Barclays' iPhone app, Neil has been at the forefront of revolutionary projects that blend creativity, technology, and customer experience.
With a career that spans prestigious organisations such as Barclaycard, Barclays, UBS Investment Bank, McKinsey & Company, and Accenture, Neil shares his journey from a successful racing cyclist in Dublin to becoming a trailblazer in the AI-powered business world.
We explore how Neil redefined customer experiences by introducing data visualisation for UK high-street banking, unifying services on the UBS Neo platform, and embedding design thinking as a core principle at McKinsey. Today, Neil is passionate about using AI to transform businesses, ensuring every idea starts and ends with the human experience.
Join us to learn how Neil continues to push the boundaries of innovation!

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In this episode, we sit down with Neil Linford-Relph, a visionary in digital transformation and design innovation. From transitioning Eircell into Vodafone to designing Barclays' iPhone app, Neil has been at the forefront of revolutionary projects that blend creativity, technology, and customer experience.
With a career that spans prestigious organisations such as Barclaycard, Barclays, UBS Investment Bank, McKinsey & Company, and Accenture, Neil shares his journey from a successful racing cyclist in Dublin to becoming a trailblazer in the AI-powered business world.
We explore how Neil redefined customer experiences by introducing data visualisation for UK high-street banking, unifying services on the UBS Neo platform, and embedding design thinking as a core principle at McKinsey. Today, Neil is passionate about using AI to transform businesses, ensuring every idea starts and ends with the human experience.
Join us to learn how Neil continues to push the boundaries of innovation!

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