Offsite & Away Day Facilitation
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Expert-Led Training for the Digital Era
Bespoke programmes helping executives navigate AI, FinTech and digital transformation, designed around your organisation.
Customised for your organisation
Gulf, Europe & UK experience
In-person & virtual delivery
Ewan MacLeod, Director
I'm Ewan MacLeod. I've spent 25 years running technology and digital at banks from Nordea to Sohar International, most recently as interim CIO at a UK regulated bank. Now I build AI agents myself, every day.
New Era Digital Training is where I teach what that work has taught me: practical sessions on AI, digital transformation, innovation and FinTech, for boards, executives, emerging leaders and whole organisations.
I've delivered across the Gulf, Europe and the UK, for central banks, insurers, a sovereign wealth fund and government institutions, and as external faculty for LIBF, BIBF and QFBA.
Every session is built for your organisation. The course outlines here are starting points, not scripts.
Training in Action
Delivering engaging sessions across the Gulf, Europe and the UK
Flagship Programme
AI Fluency for Senior Leaders
A structured six-week experience programme that builds genuine AI fluency through real use, not another briefing. Each participant works in a private AI environment, around 45 minutes per week.
- Six weeks, six themes, built around real work rather than theory
- A private AI environment configured for each participant
- Designed for senior schedules, roughly 45 minutes a week
Delivered through Beacon58, the company I run with Holly Joint.
Featured Courses
Explore my most popular training programmes
Data Foundations for Artificial Intelligence
Every successful AI initiative depends on quality data, yet data fundamentals are often overlooked in the rush to adopt new...
AI Strategy for Financial Institutions: From Pilots to Scale
Many financial institutions have run AI pilots but struggle to move from experimentation to enterprise-wide value. This workshop addresses the...
AI Governance and Ethics: A Board-Level Perspective
As organisations deploy AI systems that affect customers, employees, and communities, boards face new governance challenges. This workshop addresses the...
Cybersecurity Essentials for Senior Leaders
Cyber attacks make headlines daily, yet many senior leaders feel ill-equipped to oversee cybersecurity effectively. This workshop provides executives with...
Understanding AI: A Practical Introduction for All Employees
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, and every employee has a role to play. This accessible workshop introduces AI...
Recent Engagements
Examples of recent training programmes delivered
2-Day Programme
AI Strategy for Financial Services
- Leading Saudi Bank
- Executive Team
- In-person, Riyadh
4-Day Programme
Executive Leadership in Digital Transformation
- Gulf Central Bank
- Senior Leaders
- In-person, GCC
Evening Session
Design Thinking for Financial Services
- Leading Qatari Educational Institution
- Masters Students
- In-person, Doha
90-Minute Session
Introduction to AI for the Board
- UK Regulated Bank
- Board of Directors
- Executive Briefing, London
Last updated: January 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about how New Era Digital Training works
What training does New Era Digital Training provide?
New Era Digital Training delivers executive-led training in artificial intelligence, generative AI, FinTech, cybersecurity, data and digital transformation. Programmes range from half-day workshops and masterclasses to multi-week courses, and every programme is customised to the client's organisation, sector and objectives.
Who delivers the training?
All training is delivered by Ewan MacLeod, a strategic transformation leader with senior technology leadership experience in banking. The programmes are built from direct, operational experience of deploying AI and digital change inside financial services organisations, not from theory.
Are courses delivered in person or online?
Both. Training is available as in-person sessions and as virtual delivery, and most programmes can be run in either format. The right approach is agreed with each client based on their team, location and objectives.
Can the training be customised for our organisation?
Yes. Every programme is tailored to the client's context, industry and challenges rather than delivered from a fixed syllabus. The course outlines on this site are starting points that are adapted for each engagement.
Where is the training available?
New Era Digital Training works with organisations across the United Kingdom, Europe and the Gulf region, delivering both in-person and virtual sessions.
Who are the courses designed for?
Courses are designed for three audiences: senior executives and board members, emerging leaders, and all employees. Formats range from short executive briefings and masterclasses to multi-week programmes for wider teams.
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