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Linz Phillips, Group CIO, Croda
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Linz Phillips

Group CIO Croda

Linz Phillips is Chief Information Officer at Croda, responsible for global IT, digital transformation, data, cybersecurity, and AI across a complex, multinational FTSE 100 manufacturing organisation. Linz’s work sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery—translating ambition into measurable outcomes while leading large scale change across the business. With extensive experience across the technology spectrum, Linz is known for combining clear strategic direction with disciplined execution in modernising enterprise platforms, technology portfolio’s and operating models. A strong advocate of pragmatic technology adoption, Linz focuses on ensuring innovation is implemented responsibly, securely, and at scale, delivering tangible business value.

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CIO 100 Awards & Conference UK
Panel Discussion: Platform vs. Best-of-Breed - The Great Architecture Debate
Thursday, September 24, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Architecture decisions have long-term consequences. Platform consolidation promises simplicity – but at what  cost to  flexibility? Composable architectures offer agility – but how do you avoid fragmentation? This session examines how CIOs are navigating the trade-offs between platform and best-of-breed strategies and what they are  prioritising  in practice. Expect pragmatic…
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