S4 | Episode 6 with Felix Alonso from Rapha

August 17, 2023

Our guest for the latest episode is Felix Alonso, Systems Architect at leading cycling clothing brand, Rapha.

In our chat for the FOD, Felix talks to us about the move to Composable which started in earnest back in 2019. Nearly 4 years into the process, we hear about the initial challenges faced, as well as the overriding benefits that the business has seen throughout the implementation period.

This episode gives you, the listener, a glimpse at the future of digital commerce as Felix shares his knowledge of living through the initial proposal and kick-off phases, and the opportunities the transition has presented along the way >>>

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James Hodges

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S4 | Episode 5 with Alexander Ives from Boden

August 14, 2023

Our guest for the fifth episode is Alexander Ives, Director of Enterprise Systems at leading British clothing brand, Boden.

In our chat for the FOD, Alex talks to us about the digital transformation of the retailer as it moved from a mail-order catalogue business to an innovative eCommerce brand serving some 1.7 million customers worldwide.

This episode gives you, the listener, a glimpse at the future of digital commerce as Alex shares his vast knowledge of breaking up a traditional monolithic system, the challenges of the move to a composable architecture, and ultimately how the move has proved vital for a business that wants to remain competitive and a leader in their market >>>

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James Hodges

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S4 | Episode 4 with Glen Leakey, ex Specsavers

July 18, 2023

Our guest for the fourth episode is Glen Leakey, former Digital Transformation Director at British multinational optical retail chain, Specsavers.

Previous to Specsavers, Glen spent over 24 years at Dyson, working across various IT and digital roles including Group IT Director, and latterly, Digital Transformation Director – responsible for the overall transformation and technology execution as the business transformed from B2B to Direct To Consumer.

In our chat for the FOD, Glen talks to us about the implementation of a composable setup at Specsavers – the overriding benefits, lessons learned along the way, and what the future of composable looks like in driving true business innovation.

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James Hodges

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S4 | Episode 3 with David Crawford, ex Naked Wines

June 9, 2023

Our guest for the third episode is David Crawford, former Group CTO at Naked Wines – the innovative online wine retailer that has made a significant impact on the industry with a unique business model and route to market.

David has held various pivotal roles throughout his career, working across a number of sectors and brands including Camelot and Sky where he held the position of  Head of Software Engineering.

In our chat for the FOD, David talks to us about the implementation of a composable setup at Naked Wines – the challenges he encountered, lessons learnt, and what he believes is the biggest advantage to moving to a fully composable setup.

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James Hodges

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S4 | Episode 2 with Craig McLaren from MKM Building Supplies

May 26, 2023

The second episode features an insightful discussion with Craig McLaren – Head Of Digital at MKM Building Supplies.

Craig has held various pivotal roles throughout his career, working with renowned companies and brands including Sky, Heineken, and Vodafone to enhance and drive digital transformation.

In our chat for the FOD, Craig talks to us about implementation of a Composable setup at MKM – the challenges he encountered, and his view on Composable as a valid solution for other businesses.

This episode gives you, the listener, a glimpse at the future of digital commerce as Craig shares his vast knowledge of the topic on everyone’s lips at the moment.

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James Hodges

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S4 | Episode 1 with Anjali Subburaj, MACH Ambassador

May 17, 2023

We are back with a new season of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce.

Our first episode of Season 4 features an insightful discussion with Dr. Anjali Subburaj, MACH Ambassador and award winning technology leader with over two decades of experience in Consumer-Centric Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation.

Anjali shares her insight and expertise on the world of Composable – the challenges around transformation, the benefits, considerations around adoption, and top tips to ensure implementation is as smooth as it can be.

This episode gives you, the listener, a glimpse at the future of digital commerce as Anjali shares her vast knowledge of the topic on everyone’s lips at the moment >>>

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James Hodges

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