Shows
The Business Emergency Room PodcastWhy Public Sector Change Is a Masterclass in ComplexityPublic sector leaders are quietly mastering the kind of complex, human-centered change most businesses struggle to get right.Maartje van Krieken is joined by Vijay K. Luthra, a former civil servant and transformation strategist, to talk about why public sector transformation deserves more attention from business leaders facing turbulence. Vijay draws from his experience across government and consulting to challenge assumptions about innovation, revealing how public institutions have become experts at navigating constant disruption and ambiguity. Centered on what he calls the “Fifth Industrial Revolution,” the episode explores how the pace of technological change is creating a futu...2025-07-0932 min
Meyerside Chats: Government, Policy & CivilityFrom City Council to Reform Leader: Vijay Luthra on UK Politics, NHS Change & Public ServiceIn this episode of Meyerside Chats, I sit down with Vijay Luthra—a UK-based public service reformist, ex-councilmember, and management consultant—to explore the future of government, the crisis in public trust, and why systems must evolve to meet 21st-century challenges. We dive into small “p” vs. big “P” politics, the transformation of the NHS, trade unions, and lessons from Brexit for the U.S.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about government innovation, local leadership, and global civic lessons.⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:00:00 | 🎙️ Introduction & Welcome01:00 | Vijay’s Unusual Journey from Roadie to Public Servant03:0...2025-07-0535 min
The 311 PodcastS2 E4 - Digital Government: a 2025 reality check with Vijay K LuthraWhat Digital Transformation for Government Means in 2025Today, my guest is Vijay Luthra. Vijay is the managing partner of CEVA Global in the UK, and he works to help government organizations in the UK and UAE to develop digital transformation strategies. Given the pace of change, particularly in the US, it's hard to say how long our conversation will remain relevant. It's hard to talk about the political side of government without taking sides, but we did our best to avoid thatVijay is, in his words, a former public servant an...2025-02-2047 min
Healthtech PigeonWhy we need system-level change for better population healthAmy and James from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Dr Gareth Thompson, with segments from Jason C. Foster and Vijay Luthra exploring the future of US healthcare.[19:45] - 3 Types of Startups that Healthcare Leaders Want to See More Of[37:35] - Swedish startup Yazen Health raises €19.5M to combat obesity across Europe🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🎟️ Purcha...2024-11-101h 57
Waters WavelengthEpisode 30: Northern Trust's Vijay Luthra Talks Disrupting Data CentersDan talks to Vijay Luthra, global head of infrastructure engineering and operations at Northern Trust, about the disruption of data centers through emerging technologies (2:48). Vijay details some infrastructure projects taking place at Northern (5:23), shares his thoughts on the public cloud (12:42) and explains how the firm balances between being innovative with its data centers while still making sure they are reliable and secure (15:45). He also talks about some of his favorite eateries in Silicon Valley (18:01) and about what he does during his regular trips out west(20:13). Vijay wraps up by giving advice to firms looking to disrupt their own data centers (27:17...2016-08-1140 min