I am Chief Data Officer at Rightmove, leveraging my Data Insight Action (DNA) Strategy to Power business growth and create competitive advantage through data and AI. My Chief Data Officer journey began with a BsC in Applied Statistics and Computing. From that point, I was motivated by the application of data and technology to drive commercial value and customer experiences. As General Manager of Data at Moneysupermarket.com, I helped the nation save millions on their household bills and it was then that I formulated my DNA strategy. I progressed to take the overseas position of Chief Data Officer for Betsson.com, where I developed my interest in digital and customer experience, while continuing with a data focus.
Returning to the UK as Chief Data Officer for wejo.com, I immersed myself into cloud and SaaS environments and IoT at scale, turning 0.5 trillion messages directly from connected cars into data and analytical products that save lives, as well as reducing congestion and emissions. Then, as Chief Data Officer at The Very Group, I rewrote retail, with a mission to provide the most personalised digital financial and retail experience in the UK.
I am a strategic and results-driven senior executive with a strong track record in product launches, market expansion, and revenue generation through data innovation and commercialisation. My expertise spans business development, product and software development, eCommerce, BI, CRM, and analytics, and I have consistently driven business growth and profitability throughout my career.
Steve has been listed in the DataIQ 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His team at The Very Group clinched the 2022 DataIQ Award for Most Effective Stakeholder Engagement for their work revolutionising retail demand forecasting over the course of 13 weeks, honing in on trust, impact, and communication to accelerate data transformation for more than 100 buyers. Steve has been a highly active member of the DataIQ community and has supported the community with presentations at key events, involvement in bleeding-edge discussions, and promoting the benefits being a DataIQ member provide.