In this episode, Hendrik Deckers sits down with Rajat Dhawan, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Soho House, who is a nominee for the CIONET Awards 2026 in the Data & AI category. Register here to find out who wins this prestigious title 👉 https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1!
Together, they explore how Soho House - one of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands - transformed into a data-driven, AI-powered global leader — without losing its uniquely human, high-touch identity.
Over his six-year journey, Rajat has led a wholesale cultural, digital, and technological transformation, modernising over 300 legacy systems, building a world-class data and AI capability, and reshaping how Soho House understands, engages, and serves its 200,000+ members worldwide.
Don’t forget to join the online Awards Ceremony that we’re organising together with our partner - Splunk - where Rajat will talk more about this impressive journey https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1!
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In this episode, Hendrik Deckers sits down with Rajat Dhawan, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Soho House, who is a nominee for the CIONET Awards 2026 in the Data & AI category. Register here to find out who wins this prestigious title 👉 https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1!
Together, they explore how Soho House - one of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands - transformed into a data-driven, AI-powered global leader — without losing its uniquely human, high-touch identity.
Over his six-year journey, Rajat has led a wholesale cultural, digital, and technological transformation, modernising over 300 legacy systems, building a world-class data and AI capability, and reshaping how Soho House understands, engages, and serves its 200,000+ members worldwide.
Don’t forget to join the online Awards Ceremony that we’re organising together with our partner - Splunk - where Rajat will talk more about this impressive journey https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1!
Colin Fisher - Global Senior Director, Cloud Partner Ecosystem - Red Hat
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Colin Fisher - Global Senior Director, Cloud Partner Ecosystem - Red Hat
Colin Fisher, Global Senior Director, Cloud Partner Ecosystem at Red Hat, is a panellist at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud on the 29th of November! Register now 👉 www.cionext.com/ and join us for the discussion on:
✅ How complexity impedes progress. How do we optimise processes and maximise value?
✅ How to align business goals with coherent IT and cloud strategies?
✅ How to navigate the challenges of hybrid and multi-cloud setups and how to keep our options open?
In this #LeadershipDeepDive interview, Hendrik Deckers discussed with Colin his experience and the critical role of open-source software in the development of cloud technology. Colin emphasized the importance of agility, scalability, and reliability in adapting cloud-native technologies and also the challenges of cloud adoption, including security and compliance concerns. How can Red Hat guide organisations through the adoption of cloud-native technologies? What is the role of open source in the cloud-native landscape? How can cloud-native strategies empower your digital transformation journey?
Watch the full interview to find out and don’t forget to book your virtual seat at CIONEXT | Mastering the Cloud: www.cionext.com !
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In this episode, Hendrik Deckers sits down with Rajat Dhawan, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Soho House, who is a nominee for the CIONET Awards 2026 in the Data & AI category. Register here to find out who wins this prestigious title 👉 https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1!
Together, they explore how Soho House - one of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands - transformed into a data-driven, AI-powered global leader — without losing its uniquely human, high-touch identity.
Over his six-year journey, Rajat has led a wholesale cultural, digital, and technological transformation, modernising over 300 legacy systems, building a world-class data and AI capability, and reshaping how Soho House understands, engages, and serves its 200,000+ members worldwide.
Don’t forget to join the online Awards Ceremony that we’re organising together with our partner - Splunk - where Rajat will talk more about this impressive journey https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1!
