Does data now have a seat at the table during strategic discussions? If not, what will it take to get it there?
It absolutely does – we see data as a core enabler to support our customers and develop new business strategies including market insights, risk reporting and competitive analysis.
What are your key areas of focus for data and analytics in 2022?
Within Aldermore, contributing to the development of our refreshed business strategy is a key focus in 2022.
At the GLEIF, the LEI (legal entity identifier) growth is a key focus. The team has a number of ground-breaking initiatives in digital trust such as the verifiable LEIs, so called vLEIs, where unique identification can be used to create digital certificates that entitle the holder to perform certain duties in the context of an entity, such as signing a specific document or contract.
Tell us what leadership means to you in the context of your role as a senior data leader.
Being seen as the go-to person, re-inventing and thought leadership in the data domain.
Attracting talent and using data for societal good will differentiate leaders in the data space. As data leaders, we have the privilege and responsibility to improve the world we live in through the power of data. There is no doubt that there will never be a better opportunity to truly promote the use of data through its contribution to all aspects of ESG, from climate to diversity and to a fairer society.