Fabio Ardossi, Partner, House of AI
What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? We are still struggling to develop a consolidated data ecosystem where quality, significance, security, and democratisation are building blocks of a strategic data roadmap. Technological evolution – especially […]
Margaret Wagner, President, EMEA, Merkle
Danilo Sato, Global Head of Technology – Data and AI, Thoughtworks
What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? We constantly sense and analyse technology trends in different industries, especially through the work we deliver with our clients. We publish the Technology Radar twice a year, and […]
James Kelly, CEO and Co-Founder, Corndel
What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? There is well-publicised proof that the UK is experiencing a data skills shortage like never before. Government data found that 48% of businesses are recruiting for roles that […]
Will Lowe, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Transform
What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? I think 2024 is a great opportunity for data, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the desire for all organisations to unlock the benefits. We […]
Lauren Walker, Chief Client Solutions Officer, Annalect
What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? One of the biggest challenges this year will be tempering the excitement and potential of generative AI (genAI). Unfortunately, by February 2024, we had seen many unintended or […]
Alan Grogan, Global Lead For Intelligent Data Platforms, Avanade
What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? Our research shows nearly all (94%) organisations are increasing digital investments due to generative artificial intelligence (AI), but inconsistencies emerge when it comes to how those digital investments […]
Charles Southwood, Regional Vice President, Northern Europe and Africa, Denodo Technologies
What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? Undoubtedly one of the most profound and frequently mentioned data-related issues is dealing with the vast growth in data volumes. Big data scenarios often encompass IoT data, social […]
Niresh Rajah, Group Chief Data Officer, Danske Bank
Data literacy is a key enabler of the value and impact from data. How are you approaching this within your organisation? Data literacy is a fundamental aspect of our work. We are developing a Data Academy to drive data literacy for the organisation. We are also developing a cross-skilling programme for the organisation.
Yann Lepant, Managing Director – Head of Data and AI Delivery For Europe, Accenture Technology
What key skills or attributes do you consider have contributed to your success in this role? This is a tough one. I would say that keeping calm and composed under pressure is definitely one of them. More seriously, I think that being curious is a key element. Keeping up to date with new technologies, current […]
Steve Neat, GM EMEA, Alation
What key skills or attributes do you consider have contributed to your success in this role? The most important skill for all my leadership roles has been attracting, hiring, developing and retaining great people – while giving them real clarity on the vision for the business and what role they play in building a great […]
Payal Jain, Managing Director, JCURV
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? During the pandemic, the demand for data went through the roof for organisations. We have all witnessed a real sense of business-level transformation with data at the heart of many organisations’ responses. This helped CDOs think big and secure investment while the exec and […]
Richard Pugh, Chief Data Scientist, Ascent
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? Following an initial knee-jerk reaction, where a number of our projects (mostly in retail or hospitality) were put on hold in 2020, demand during the pandemic grew and we achieved record results throughout 2020 and 2021. This was largely driven by financial and pharmaceutical […]
James Lawson, Director, CTO Defence, Microsoft
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? The pandemic forced everyone to rethink, so the demand for our services and data-driven insights increased. It will come as no surprise that with my Microsoft clients, usage of Teams rocketed. Other technologies that enable hybrid work were also brought to the fore, like Azure […]
Rob McGowan, Managing Director, Edit
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? We were fortunate enough to have a diverse base of clients. While sectors such as hospitality and entertainment were down, others such as professional services, finance and retail saw increases in demand for our services. We’ve won new clients consistently over the last 12 […]
Dr Moez Draief, Vice President Analytics, Capgemini Invent
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? The pandemic has accelerated the journey of my clients to reinvent themselves by being more digital and nimbler and focusing on purpose. More concretely, the pandemic has accelerated their data modernisation by moving to the cloud with the various challenges of data localisation, cost […]
Steven Mills, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? As we work with companies to help them anticipate changes in a volatile market, we’ve seen rapid growth in the use of real-time data and insights. At the same time, increased virtual collaboration, purchasing, and interaction with services has caused companies to produce more […]
Joanna Peller, UK Health Lead, Palantir Technologies
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? Over the last two years, we’ve witnessed the toughest health crisis of modern times. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only changed the very nature of our work, it has changed the significance of our outcomes as well. While the heart of our health work […]
Damian Smith, Chief Technology Officer, Podium Analytics
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? Podium is a start-up, and was two people strong when the pandemic started. Our initial recruitment and building of the team was conducted under lockdown, and depending on when they joined, team members went months before meeting each other face-to-face. Our clients include […]
Phil Young, Area Vice President – Northern Europe, Sitecore
What impact has the pandemic had on demand from your clients? Our demand from our clients is definitely increasing and accelerating. The pandemic meant our customers are working harder than ever before to be relevant to their customers in a bid to create unforgettable digital connections from content to commerce. The pivot to providing […]