Caroline Bellamy, Chief Data Officer and Deputy CIO, Ministry of Defence

I was privileged to start my career right at the start of the digital and data revolution notably including a superb grounding at dunnhumby where I learned the core principles that still guide me every day. While we have achieved incredible advances taking us and our digital and data industry right to the heart of […]

Carole Roberts, Director of Data, Leeds Building Society

I began my career as a graduate in credit risk, where a challenge was access to trusted, stable, reconciled data, and it became an area of interest to me. When the opportunity arose to take a secondment into a data delivery role, I volunteered to make the move, and 20 years later have built the […]

Bhavik Davda, Chief Customer Insight and Analytics Officer, AS Watson, Europe

My career began as a Management Accountant, providing financial analytical support; an experience that later helped me focus on creating value from data teams and securing business investment. I firmly believe that by taking on diverse roles, you can gain cross-functional knowledge that contributes significantly to your current position.   My journey has included running a […]

Asheeka Singh Hyde, Technology Director – Data, Analytics, and AI, SSP Group

I am passionate about building teams, implementing value-driven strategies, and evangelising the benefits of data and analytics, and I am fortunate to have had a career path which has allowed me to do that across multiple different industry sectors and geographies. My roles have focused on leading data transformation, building data and analytics teams that […]

Andy Moore, Chief Data Officer, Bentley Motors

I have over 25 years of experience within the automotive industry, much of that time at Bentley Motors. I started my career as an NVH Engineer, moved into Programme Management, then set up a Digitalisation department. In November 2022, I had the opportunity to set up a central data department as Bentley’s inaugural Chief Data […]

Andy Isenman, Head of Technology, Cloud and Data, Heathrow Airport

My career has centred on building the technological foundations that enable Heathrow to unlock the full potential of technology. As Head of Technology: Cloud and Data at Heathrow Airport, I lead the creation of enterprise-scale infrastructure that transforms raw operational data into actionable intelligence, powering decisions across one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs.  My […]

Alex Jardine, Director of Analytics, Sainsburys Nectar

My degree in civil engineering gave me a great grounding in problem solving and number crunching, but it was not the career for me. Instead, I was lucky enough to be able to take those skills and apply them in my first role in the nascent but growing field of analytics, using retail data to […]

Al Mathie, Chief Data Officer, NFU Mutual

My career in the insurance industry has centralised around technology and data, with a focus on strategy and transformation delivery, working for both insurers and consulting firms. I have been CDO at NFU Mutual for three years and the remit has expanded significantly over this time; covering setting strategy, securing investment, delivery, demonstrating value and […]

Aimee Smith, Director of Data, Metropolitan Police

I have spent almost 25 years in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). I started in 2001 as an Intelligence Analyst, with further roles in the Paedophile Unit and Covert Intelligence. By 2014, I was leading the UK Policing’s largest Confidential Intelligence Unit.  After attending the Police Strategic Command Course, I saw a gap in Policing’s […]

Abhishek Khandelwal, Chief Analytics Officer, Barclays UK

I am the Managing Director and Chief Analytics Officer at Barclays UK, where I lead the analytics strategy and transformation across retail and business banking segments. I have been with Barclays UK since 2012 and have held various roles in business banking and advanced analytics, as well as unsecured business analytics.   I have driven the […]