Headline Partner

Niresh Rajah, Chief Data and AI Officer – International, DLA Piper

I am an executive leader in financial services and management consulting with 20 years of experience focused on data and analytics, artificial intelligence, regulation, automation, innovation and transformation. 

As Group Chief Data Officer, I lead data and AI strategy, data management, data science and artificial intelligence, data platform and architecture, and data programmes. I have led major complex regulatory and data transformations at Board level including Brexit changes and GDPR working with regulators across Europe. 

Previously, I worked in management consultancy with Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and Grant Thornton, spanning multiple industries including Oil & Gas, Mining, FMCG, and Financial Services.  

Niresh Rajah
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  • 100 Brands 2025 (Europe)

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