Warren spoke about the Commercialisation of great UK technology, drawing from 12 years as CEO of ARM until October 2013. The world-leading Cambridge technology company has just announced reaching the 50 billion chips milestone. As highlighted by Laurence Garret, chairing discussion at the event, that is roughly half a chip shipped for every person who has ever lived. Having twice made the cut in Barron’s list of the world’s 30 best CEOs during his time at the helm of ARM, Warren now holds board roles at Dyson, Rolls Royce and BT.
The event ran on Chatham House Rule. Consequently, Bailey Fisher is unable to share details of the discussion, but can share four key points cited by Warren as vital in growing a world-beating technology business:
· Technology: own your technology. Truly understand who your partners are and work strategically with them
· Money: can be a hindrance, be careful with your finances and be focused on what is important. Hire people behind the revenue line, focus on selling products and chasing purchase orders; don’t let your business be at the mercy of venture funding
· People: team is critical so hire the right people
· Culture: ingrain a culture that complements your business
Bailey Fisher’s CEO Dinner was attended by CEOs from a mix of UK technology companies ranging from high-growth, VC-backed to AIM listed companies.
The event was sponsored by Mills & Reeve and Grant Thornton.
Image: Warren East (left) with Paul Bailey
The CEO Dinner is organised and hosted by Bailey Fisher Executive Search, a leading independent executive search firm specialising in the high-growth technology sector. Founded in 1998, Bailey Fisher has been instrumental in building the boards and senior management teams for some of the most ambitious companies to have emerged from the UK technology market. The company operates internationally from offices in Cambridge and London www.baileyfisher.com
Attendance at Bailey Fisher’s CEO Dinners is by invitation. CEOs interested in finding out more about future events, please contact helen@baileyfisher.com
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