Deni Boncheva, Global Head of Data and Analytics, Volvo Cars
What stage has your organisation reached on its data maturity journey? Similar to other automotive companies, we have embarked on a data journey with an open mind and strong ambitions. And, as such, there is a strong desire to transform the legacy environment to help us achieve the growth and strategic objectives we have set. […]
Richard Gregory, CDO, Head of Data Transformation, Imperial Brands
What stage has your organisation reached on its data maturity journey? I only recently joined but it is clear “ambition matters” here and we have ambition in bucket loads. We are an established company with a large global footprint and we are already doing fantastic things in many parts of the world. It’s far reaching; […]
Caroline Bellamy, Chief Data Officer, Ministry of Defence
What stage has your organisation reached on its data maturity journey? Defence is committed and focused on realising its digital and data transformation, recognising the value and opportunity that data capabilities offer for improved outcomes and effects. The process of change is well under way and Defence is adopting a coherent and connected approach. We are […]
Robert Bates, Head of Decision Sciences, Currys
What stage has your organisation reached on its data maturity journey? In some ways this is a trick question – few parts of any organisation will be exactly in sync, and the speed of advances in technology and platforms mean that you’re always evolving and looking for new ways of applying innovative technologies. However, […]
Mehul Shah, Interim Chief Data Officer, Guardian News & Media
What stage has your organisation reached on its data maturity journey? We have the built amazing foundational capabilities and are able to create descriptive, diagnostic, predictive insights. But globally, at organisation level, the maturity still varies across business functions and we are moving up the maturity curve for each area at an agreed and suitable […]
Carlo Nebuloni, Chief Data Officer, AXA UK&I
What stage has your organisation reached on its data maturity journey? AXA UK & Ireland is a large organisation made up of four business units and transversal functions. As such, maturity is different in each part of the organisation, spanning from traditional analytics to applying AI embedded in the customer journey, delivering huge benefits. […]
Tom Smith, Director, Spatial Data Unit, Chief Data Officer, Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Later, I helped launch a spin-out data, analysis and tech company from the research group, and over a decade we worked with hundreds of public sector organisations across the UK and internationally. Gradually, I became more involved with government work, advising on opening-up and using data, and then applied to ONS to lead the Data […]
Andy Gregory, Deputy Director, Data Services and Analytics, UK Home Office
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? Data has been at the centre of Home Office activities, across Intelligence, policy, reporting, security and automation initiatives, for some time. The pandemic’s principal impact was around immediacy of data, both in terms of new data being ingested, integrated and made […]
Papinder Dosanjh, Head of Data Science and Machine Learning, ASOS
Does data now have a seat at the table during strategic discussions? If not, what will it take to get it there? Data is becoming increasingly important as our business scales. Data as fuel is one of our strategic business transformation initiatives which has executive ownership. We will be accelerating our investments to support future […]
Davin Crowley-Sweet, Chief Data Officer, National Highways
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? Our purpose is to connect the country and how do we do that if we are not as connected amongst ourselves as we could be. Here is where data really shows itself. Data is more than just 1s and 0s, it […]
Ramneet Julka, Head of Big Data and AI, UK, Vodafone
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? The pandemic has accelerated demand and increased the rigour around data and technical innovation within our organisation. The strategic imperative on data meant that we continued to progress with our key technology programmes in compliance, while increasing the onus to evidence […]
Dave Holland, Head of Data and Insight, Coventry Building Society
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? For our team, it meant increased demands for data from internal teams and regulators alike, with a greater emphasis on real-time data. More strategically, it accelerated our digital transformation and, inevitably, data is a key part of that. Does data […]
Ihab Moawad, Director of CRM and Technology, Samsung Electronics
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? I don’t believe any business was truly prepared for this event and had to rapidly adjust to adapt to the “new normal”. Our physical retail stores across Europe had to close, while our online business experienced a period of rapid growth. […]
Louis DiCesari, Global Head of Data, Analytics and AI, Levi Strauss & Co
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? During the initial days of the pandemic, we operated in a war-room setting, with daily updates to the top leadership of the company. Our focus was first and foremost on keeping our customers and associates safe, and second on figuring […]
Anna-Lee Bridgstock, Director of Data, Intelligence and Planning, LADbible Group
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? Data has always been front and centre at LADbible Group, but the pandemic has made data even more top of mind. We’ve been producing more content than ever before, and this additional content generates hundreds of millions of views, reactions […]
Paul Lodge, Chief Data Officer, Department for Work and Pensions
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? The pandemic has had a huge impact on the role of data in DWP, and public service delivery more widely. Prior to the pandemic, data in DWP was, to a greater extent, a rear-view mirror – looking back at how […]
Jon Hussey, Head of Data and Strategic Analytics, Barclays Payments
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? Data has been at the heart of how we’ve adapted and supported our customers, colleagues and suppliers during the pandemic. The pandemic has dramatically increased the need and appetite across the organisation for real-time indicators of consumer and business behaviour, […]
Eloy Sasot, Former Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Richemont
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? Richemont was already a leading visionary in foreseeing digital transformation before the pandemic started, with partnerships with Alibaba in China and online distributor acquisitions of YNAP and Watchfinder, for instance. The pandemic accelerated both the time and realisation across the […]
Cornelia Schaurecker, Global Big Data and AI Director, Vodafone Group
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? Whilst the pandemic has changed our best laid plans quickly and drastically, we quickly shifted to working from home, with the result that all the team worked remotely as of early March 2020, and the majority of the time since […]
Hywel Benbow, Senior Vice President, Global Data and Analytics, GEMS Education
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation? There’s certainly been an increase in focus on how data and analytics can help people understand the impact the pandemic is having on different parts of the organisation, be it student learning outcomes or student numbers. Data teams need […]