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CX Files features your hosts, CX industry analysts Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan, speaking each week to leading analysts, thinkers, and practitioners focused on managing the Customer Experience (CX). In each episode Mark and Peter talk to their guests about the future of CX, the important trends, and what customers really expect from brands today.

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Gary Slade is the Chief Commerical Officer at TP EMEA. He has many years of BPO and CX experience and he previously led the UK/Ireland operation at TP as CEO.

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Chris Chance is the Senior Vice President for East Africa at CCI Global. He is based between Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. CCI Global is headquartered in the UAR, but has extensive operations across Africa - they aim to be the largest and most respect... more

Steve Sullivan is the founder of Channel Doctors. He is based in Bournemouth in the UK.

Channel Doctors is a specialist advisory company focused on CX, contact centers, and especially issues such as data protection and GDPR.

Peter Ryan called Ste... more

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Sarah Leff
Managing Director, Interact Global
Interact Contact Centers / Interact Global
Episode: Sarah Leff - Interact CC - Why the Eastern Cape Could Be South Africa's Next CX Powerhouse
Chris Chance
CEO handling day-to-day operations of East Africa at CCI Global
CCI Global
Episode: Chris Chance - CCI Global - Africa Rising For CX
Steve Sullivan
Head of Channel Doctors
Channel Doctors
Episode: Steve Sullivan - Channel Doctors - How Do We Manage Customer Rage?
Melanie Disse
Founder and principal consultant at Melanie Disse Consulting
Melanie Disse Consulting
Episode: Melanie Disse - Melanie Disse Consulting - Acting on Customer Feedback
Gareth Bray
CX consultant at Premier CX
Premier CX
Episode: Gareth Bray - Premier CX - Why Customers Prefer WhatsApp
Monika Röhr-Łukasik
Head of advisory and international growth at Axendi
Axendi
Episode: CCW Berlin 2026 - Feedback Direct From The Floor
Humphrey Davies
From BPO Search
BPO Search
Episode: CCW Berlin 2026 - Feedback Direct From The Floor
Daniel Castilla
From Alliance VPO Services
Alliance VPO Services
Episode: CCW Berlin 2026 - Feedback Direct From The Floor
Simon Rainbow
VP Amir for Pose CX
Pose CX
Episode: CCW Berlin 2026 - Feedback Direct From The Floor

Hosts

Mark Hillary
CX industry analyst and host focusing on customer experience strategy and industry trends
Peter Ryan
CX industry analyst and co-host, focusing on CX delivery, outsourcing, and industry perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • CX leaders from all over the world

    Great podcast with both practical and theoretical interviews with CX leaders serving customers on different markets around the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exclusive8
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • CX treasure trove!! 🧠

    Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan, along with their incredible guests talk about all things CX, not only providing insight we wouldn't have otherwise but also giving business owners the tools they need to level up their CX experience. The best part is it all comes from truly engaging individuals that know the industry inside and out. Thanks so much for putting out such a spectacular show Mark

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adarcus
    United States4 years ago
  • Great for CX and Outsourcing

    Great interviews with thought leaders from across the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew McNeile
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great insights into the worlds of BPO and CX

    Two of the foremost analysts with key insights and interviews - great value for anyone involved i the CX or BPO space

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amcneile
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    One of the best CX podcasts, great insight and a must if you are seeking knowledge in the CX space

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    espy423
    United States6 years ago

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CX leaders from all over the world praise practical and theoretical interviews with CX leaders across markets.
Listeners call it a CX treasure trove with insights and tools for level–up.
Well-regarded for thoughtful discussions on CX and outsourcing with thought leaders.
Popular for its broad coverage of CX, outsourcing, and industry leadership.
The show is noted for deep-dive interviews with CX and BPO leaders and practical value for CX/ outsourcing professionals.

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Sarah Leff - Interact CC - Why the Eastern Cape Could Be South Africa's Next CX Powerhouse
Q: What was the process like setting up in the Eastern Cape with relatively few established connections, and how did Interact recruit and get up and running?
The process relied on trusted boots on the ground, with local leadership guiding premises selection, recruitment, and operations from Port Elizabeth. Infrastructure, including generators and future solar, was planned to mitigate power issues, and recruitment proved to be exceptionally robust, with a large pool of applicants and the ability to scale quickly while maintaining compliance with local labor laws and aligned data protection practices.
Steve Sullivan - Channel Doctors - How Do We Manage Customer Rage?
Q: Where do you see this trend going in the next year or two?
The trend may continue unless organizations address the emotional cost of customer rage; potential shifts include more emphasis on staff support, better upstream problem solving, and a cautious exploration of AI assistants that don't amplify negativity.
Steve Sullivan - Channel Doctors - How Do We Manage Customer Rage?
Q: What do you think businesses are doing that promotes this level of frustration amongst customers?
Businesses often fail to provide easy, timely resolutions and rely on barriers or poor digital options, which pushes customers towards frustration and abuse, especially when self-service falls short.
Steve Sullivan - Channel Doctors - How Do We Manage Customer Rage?
Q: Steve, can you just tell us a little bit about Channel Doctors and yourself, and how you fit in with this broad CX space?
Channel Doctors is a UK-based consultancy focused on contact centers and the broader CX space, with Steve Sullivan bringing years of frontline experience in customer engagement and service design.
Gareth Bray - Premier CX - Why Customers Prefer WhatsApp
Q: How does automation and AI fit into WhatsApp workflows without losing the human touch?
Automation can handle decision trees and bot-guided flows, but the goal is agentic AI that executes user requests (like changing a delivery) and ties into CRM/ticketing, preserving a seamless, capable customer experience.

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What is CX Files about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on customer experience, outsourcing, and CX technology, featuring in-depth conversations with analysts, practitioners, and vendors who shape how brands interact with customers. Recent episodes center on practical CX strategies, turning insights into action, the role of messaging channels like WhatsApp in service delivery, on-the-floor reflections from industry events, and the evolving influence of AI in translation, hybrid work, and CX design. A recurring strength is drawing real-world lessons from multi-country contexts, highlighting lessons for frontline teams, leaders, and vendors alike. Noteworthy is an emphasis on event design and meaningful, peer-to-peer learning, as well as candid critiques of trade-show formats and sp... more

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