Dr Andy Moore, Chief Data Officer, Bentley Motors

Describe your career to date

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 helped 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 Officer. Part of my role as an NVH engineer involved collecting, processing and presenting large amounts of data. I also helped to build a Neural Network model to predict subjective ratings based on objective data, correlated to listening studies. As a Programme Manager, I collated data from many sources to measure status against target for cost, quality, and timing. As well as communicating with data up to senior exec level, I also developed a good understanding of all business areas. In addition to building a valuable network of contacts across all functional areas, this knowledge of real business challenges has helped inform my current data strategy. The Digitalisation department was set up to inspire and accelerate the use of technology at a time when Industry 4.0, battery electric technology, connected car, and different ownership models were starting to disrupt the legacy automotive industry. I established a future digital talent programme to bring in new talent as Data Science, Software Developer, and UX Designer degree apprentices. I am now responsible for a data strategy across the pillars of governance, literacy, data cloud, and enablement, and created a team from internal, external, and early careers hires.