Darren Russell, Principal Data Governance Manager, Royal London

In under a year, Darren has delivered great value exchange for customers and colleagues, as well as educating himself about a new industry and understanding how his actions contribute to strategic outcomes. His efforts have delivered a new data governance policy with accompanying framework and assigned data owners. Darren has shown formidable talent to progress the data governance deliverables while supporting colleagues to understand and embrace new compliance requirements.

Elsewhere, Darren has ensured that all goals are on target and has been instrumental in developing an AI governance framework, which is an additional objective and is essential for the responsible adoption of AI. Darren has shown enthusiasm to expand his external network and to nurture strategy, stakeholder management, and communication skills – essential skills as a leader.