Dave Warder, Head of Data Strategy and Development, The LEGO Group

For 15 years I have taken on practitioner roles covering data engineering, quantitative analysis, sports modelling, product optimisation, and data science, before moving into a leadership role. Each move was deliberate and actioned through identifying new ways to leverage data and my experience to support the organisations hit strategic goals.  I started my journey in […]

Tom Spencer, Director of Customer Data Sciences, Aviva

My background is in Retail, with fourteen years at dunnhumby. Starting out as a hands-on data analyst, I progressed to leadership roles as Head of Analytics for Asia markets and Country Head of the South Korea business.   I joined Aviva in 2016 and built a multi-award-winning team, spanning analytics, data science, engineering, and data […]

Tia Cheang, Director of IT, Data and Information Services, Gallagher

I started in consulting, where I learned to approach challenges from different angles and work across industries. This taught me to connect business goals, technology, and people, which has shaped how I lead transformation projects.  At NHS Digital, I helped develop systems to improve how health data is used for emergency care and medical research. […]

Susie Moan, Chief Data Officer, Currys

My career started and continues with an inherent interest in human behaviour and how data enables insight into behaviour. I started my career at Dunnhumby, where I was immersed in customer and transaction data for Tesco and Tesco Ireland, delivering data-driven insights and communications across many different areas.  From there, I moved to Diageo in […]

Steven Blunden, Head of Data and Analytics, IAG Cargo

I began my career as an aerodynamics engineer in a defence company, spending six years analysing data, interpreting test results, and turning these into narrative to influence design decisions. A decade ago, I transitioned to IAG Cargo, moving from defence into logistics to lead a team of commercial performance analysts.   Over the past decade at […]

Steph Bell, Director of Analytics, Sainsbury’s

My career in analytics started straight out of university. As a graduate, I was part of a consultancy business that focused on marketing and customer analytics. The pace and variety of agency life gave me a wealth of experience in the technical aspects and across industries and products.   Since then, I have delved into customer […]

Srimanth Rudraraju, Group Director of Engineering, London Stock Exchange Group

As the Group Director of Engineering, I oversee the migration of legacy data products to Azure, creating one of the largest lakehouse implementations ever on Azure Fabric.  Prior to LSEG, I spearheaded the strategic transformation of the largest on-prem warehouse to Google Cloud at Lloyds Banking Group. I managed a significant portfolio of funding for […]

Sophie Holland, Director of Data and Business Platforms, Chambers and Partners

I started my career in business analysis and insight roles. My turning point came when I built an Enterprise Data Warehouse, fully integrated with campaign management, advanced analytics, visualisation, master data management, and a single customer view in a year at News UK.  I then centralised BI for 200 employees at Royal Mail and generated […]

Shreenivasa Rajanala, Vice President, Head of Data Analytics and AI Foundations, Bayer AG

My career has been a progression of data, analytics, and AI leadership roles across consulting and industry. I started in consulting roles 14 years ago, helping shape business outcomes through data and statistical modelling. This grew into leadership roles engaging senior leaders across pharma, life sciences, retail, consumer goods, technology, banking, and insurance, maximising the […]

Selena Wark, Associate Director of Digital, Data, and Technology, Mind

I have over 25 years of experience driving transformation through the strategic use of data and technology to create meaningful impact. A creative, adaptable, and collaborative leader, I enjoy aligning data, digital, and technology (DDaT) initiatives with organisational goals to deliver sustainable, insight-driven impact whilst fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement.   My […]

Sarah Barr Miller, Director of Data and Automation, British Airways

I am very lucky in the fact that I have only ever worked in data, before it was a specialism in its own right. My career started in data management roles, learning my craft from the basics. Joining dunnhumby was pivotal for me as they evangelise the ethos of using data to improve the customer […]

Sanj Jagait, Chief Data Officer, Arts Council England

I have worked in data roles for over 20 years, intentionally moving between diverse sectors. The first part of my career was spent in traditional analyst roles, working with data to inform, provoke and inspire stakeholders. After working at a wealth management company, I held positions with the police, a decision analytics consultancy, a marketing […]

Sam Stafford, Chief Digital Officer, LifeSearch

As the Chief Digital Officer, I manage the IT, Change, Product and Data Functions. My career has included a broad range of data and technology roles across organisations and sectors. I have a degree in Operational Research and Statistics and have worked to develop predictive models for marketing, underwriting, and other functions.   I enjoyed the […]

Russell Barton, EMEA Data Governance and Projects Manager, Starbucks EMEA

I have been at Starbucks for nearly three years, having been offered the opportunity to take on the newly created role of EMEA Data Governance Manager. Since joining, my role has expanded to take in data-related projects and process improvements.    I worked for Barclays for over 30 years with three distinctly different career phases. Initially, […]

Ranbeer Sandhu, Head of Data and CDO, Brown & Brown

I have extensive experience in facilitating business transformation and revenue growth by combining people, process, and technology capabilities across financial services, management consulting and civil service. Currently I lead the data, analytics, and AI function adopting a modern data platform to drive value across Retail, Wholesale and MGA business domains.  In previous roles I collaborated […]

Ram Kumar, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Cigna Health Care International

My career started with AI in 1986, working closely with AI pioneers, and I now have 38 years of experience in AI, data, and analytics. I have been CIO, CTO, CDAO, and CEO of global organisations and have worked with teams and business leaders in over 48 countries.   Over my career, I have built centres […]

Rachel Purchase, UK Director of Data and Analytics, Admiral Group

Like many graduates leaving university, I was not quite sure how to put maths degree to good use. I chose a data role and as soon as I landed, I fell in love with all things data and analytics. Fifteen years later and I have had the opportunity of working across the whole spectrum of […]

Pradeep Chelpati, Group Chief Data and AI Officer, UniCredit

I am currently the Head of Group Data and Artificial Intelligence with over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial sectors. I have led digital transformations at institutions like Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and Mastercard, I hold a Master’s degree in Machine Learning from UC Berkeley, and a certification in Architecture […]

Peter Laflin, Director of Data and Analytics, Morrisons

I started my career teaching maths and computing to adults. The role evolved from being a tutor to a more entrepreneurial one where I led the use of database marketing to find new learners and ways to maximise the income the service generated.        Database marketing roles followed in the mid-2000s. The consistent theme was to […]

Pankaj Arora, Group Director of Data Analytics and Decision Science, SAGA

I have had the privilege of a fascinating professional journey over the last two decades, spanning diverse sectors such as financial services, travel, retail, gaming, and automotive. Shaped through strategic pivots, I see my journey in three phases. The first was commercial leadership, where I learned the importance of deeply understanding customer needs and consistently […]