Di Mayze, Chief Data and AI Officer, Marks & Spencer
Di Mayze is Chief Data and AI Officer at Marks & Spencer, where she leads the company’s data and AI agenda as the first person to hold the role. Her career began in digital, building websites in the late 1990s, before she moved decisively into data in 2006. A formative chapter was her time at […]
Davin Crowley-Sweet, OBE, Director of Digital Technical Competence, National Highways
Davin Crowley-Sweet, OBE, is Director of Digital Technical Competence at National Highways, where he is responsible for transforming how the UK’s Strategic Road Network is designed, built, operated, and experienced through the effective use of data and technology. As National Highways’ first Chief Data Officer, Davin led the UK public sector’s first enterprise-wide data valuation, demonstrating that the organisation’s data estate […]
David Winter, Head of Data, Direct Line
David Winter is Head of Data at Direct Line, where he leads the organisation’s data strategy with a focus on delivering tangible business value and enabling better decision-making across the enterprise. David has worked extensively with data, spanning analysis, modelling, and solution design. While his career path has been varied, a consistent theme has been maximising the […]
David Thomas, Chief Data Officer, London Stock Exchange Group
David Thomas, Chief Data Officer at London Stock Exchange Group, has spent 24 years working across a wide range of data roles in organisations with markedly different cultures. Each role has contributed to what he describes as a “library” of experience, a practical reference point he draws on when addressing new challenges, encompassing both what has […]
David Hayes, Chief Data Officer, The Open University
David Hayes is Chief Data Officer at The Open University, where he focuses on using data and AI to improve decision-making and expand the University’s impact on learners’ lives. He began his career on a graduate scheme at Anglian Water, qualifying as an accountant and building a grounding in management and leadership. David went on […]
David Castro-Gavino, Executive Director, Axial – Head of Data Deployment, AstraZeneca
David Castro-Gavino is Executive Director, Axial – Head of Data Deployment at AstraZeneca, bringing close to three decades of experience across technology, data, and analytics. His career spans consulting and executive roles, multiple continents, and industries ranging from finance and retail to life sciences, but his perspective has been shaped by addressing structural issues surfacing across a […]
Dave Mason, Chief Data Officer, Thales UK
Dave Mason is Chief Data Officer at Thales UK, where he leads the organisation’s data and AI strategy across both enterprise and mission-critical environments. He began his career in the defence sector, developing a strong foundation in statistics, systems modelling and complex engineering project lifecycles. Over time, Dave progressed into senior leadership roles spanning engineering, project delivery, […]
Daragh Kelly, Chief Data Officer, The Economist
Daragh Kelly, Chief Data Officer at The Economist, began his career as an economist in the Irish government. Although he did not recognise it at the time, policy economics proved a strong foundation for a future in data and AI. While the context was different, it helped him develop capabilities that continue to shape his leadership today: […]
Chrissie Kemp, Chief Data & AI Officer, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
Chrissie Kemp is Chief Data and AI Officer at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), where she leads the organisation’s data, analytics, intelligent automation and AI agenda across its global brand portfolio, including Jaguar, Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery. She brings more than 20 years of executive experience spanning investment banking, entrepreneurship and large-scale industrial and automotive organisations. Chrissie began her career in […]
Chris Gullick, Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer, Ofgem
Chris Gullick, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at Ofgem, has followed a non-linear career path that has strongly shaped his approach to data and AI leadership. He began in technology risk and assurance, an early grounding that instilled a lasting scepticism of large-scale systems and a clear-eyed view of how good intentions can translate into operational […]
Cengiz Ucbenli, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Centrica
Cengiz Ucbenli began his career as an engineer, later adding an MBA in Turkey and a PhD from Columbia University, before finding his professional footing in New York as a senior data scientist at American Express. Working with rich transaction and customer data, he cut his teeth on large-scale personalisation and early AI applications, grounding his approach firmly in […]
Amit Pandey, Chief Data Officer, Barclays UK
Amit Pandey is Chief Data Officer at Barclays UK, with a career defined by the progression from deep technical foundations to leading data-driven transformation across global financial services. He began with a Mechanical Engineering degree and early hands-on roles spanning automotive engineering, construction, and software development, building a strong systems-level understanding of complex, real-world problems. […]
Caroline Bellamy, Chief Data & AI Officer, Deputy CIO, Ministry of Defence
Caroline Bellamy is Chief Data and AI Officer and Deputy CIO at the UK Ministry of Defence, where she leads the organisation’s data and AI agenda across one of the most complex and mission-critical environments in government. Her career was launched at the very start of the digital and data revolution, including a formative grounding […]
Bhavik Davda, Chief Customer Insight & Analytics Officer, AS Watson, Europe
Bhavik Davda is Chief Customer Insight and Analytics Officer for AS Watson Europe, where he leads customer insight, loyalty and analytics for more than 40 million members across 18 European countries. His career has evolved from a foundation in finance into data-led commercial leadership, shaped by a consistent belief that data is a commercial lever rather than […]
Antony Bradshaw, Head of Digital Data & Analytics, Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland
Antony Bradshaw is Head of Digital Data and Analytics at Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland, where he leads the transformation of data into a strategic asset that drives growth, performance and operational excellence. He also co-chairs the Domino’s AI Council, shaping the organisation’s approach to responsible and ethical AI adoption. Antony brings more than 15 years’ experience […]
Amanda Svensson, Deputy Director, Applied Data & Insight, Cabinet Office
Amanda Svensson is Deputy Director of Applied Data & Insight at the Cabinet Office, working at the intersection of data, technology, policy, and delivery. She began her career in academia, completing a PhD in biophysics, before joining the UK Civil Service in 2016. She started at the Cabinet Office and Number 10 as Chief Data […]
Alex Sidgreaves, Chief Data Officer, Zurich Insurance
Alex Sidgreaves is Chief Data Officer at Zurich Insurance UK, where she leads the organisation’s data strategy, operating model and modernisation agenda. She began her career at Zurich in 2005 as an MI Analyst after completing a programming degree. In the early 2010s, Alex led the transformation of the UK data team, establishing formal processes and building a multidisciplinary […]
Al Mathie, Chief Data Officer, NFU Mutual
Al Mathie is Chief Data Officer at NFU Mutual, where he leads the organisation’s data and technology agenda with a focus on strategy, transformation and measurable business impact. He has spent most of his career in the insurance sector, working both within insurers and in consulting roles providing advisory and delivery capabilities. Throughout this time, Al’s work […]
Adam Cresser, Data & AI Director, Notting Hill Genesis
Adam Cresser is Data and AI Director at Notting Hill Genesis, where he leads the organisation’s data and AI agenda with a clear focus on outcomes, impact, and value. He began his career on the frontline of social housing, where the direct impact on people’s lives mattered more than metrics. That experience shaped his values and continues […]
Abhishek Khandelwal, Head of Decision Intelligence, Barclays Bank Plc
Abhishek Khandelwal is Head of Decision Intelligence at Barclays Bank Plc, where he leads analytics and AI strategy across the UK retail and business banking franchises. He has been with Barclays since 2012, holding a range of senior roles spanning business banking, advanced analytics, and unsecured lending. His work has covered credit risk, marketing, and […]