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Tech investments ease the pressure of utilising data

Understanding why tech is needed There are some key reasons why there should be a constant – yes, constant – investment in technology. Spending a huge sum of money one year and then hoping that will allow your business to coast for the next decade is simply not going to happen. Technology is rapidly evolving, […]
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Technophobia – The fear that data businesses should be scared of

“Technophobia can be caused by many factors, lack of knowledge or experience with technology, negative past experiences or cultural or societal beliefs that view technology as a threat to traditional ways of life,” said Carolyn E Stebbings, chief operations and inclusion officer, RAPP. “Ignoring it won’t slow that pace of change.” The use of […]

Moving from data silos to data assets

[…] which are outside of the direct control of the data management function – strategy (where scores are as low as 1.58 and only peak at 3.02) and technology (as low as 2.02). If an organisation does not have the right strategy and approach to technology in place, then issues with data will only multiply, […]

Ironing out the right technology wrinkles

[…] at Honda UK. On top of an SQL platform sits a marketing application layer including FastStats to provide the tools required. “There has been a lot of technology investment to deliver on that integration, on data quality and to fix bugs.” Critically, the database used to sit outside of the marketing function and “was […]
Deepak JoseGlobal Head of One Demand Data and Analytics (ODDA) Solutions, Mars, speaking at an event.

Silos and dashboards: Mars’ voyage of data foundations to influence today’s business decisions for a better tomorrow

[…] across the business and then implementing a range of solutions to deliver value such as by rectifying bottlenecks that arise. In addition to investing in leading platform technology such as from Databricks, through focusing on building a strong data culture with the use of storytelling, and a steady stream of data literacy education, Mars […]

Yuri Aguiar, SVP, Chief Technology Officer, Tokio Marine North America Services

[…] among North America’s top data and AI leaders by pairing deep technical experience with a clear-eyed view of what drives enterprise impact. He operates beyond the confines of pure technology leadership, focusing on how data and AI become embedded in decision-making and operational performance. His career reflects an ability to adapt early, from internet-era transformation through […]
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Sue Daley, Associate Director of Technology and Innovation, techUK

Path to power I began working in technology as a public affairs account manager in a new business unit created to look at technology issues and e-business. This started my love of technology issues. I then joined the CBI, where I managed the first ever e-business council and was senior policy advisor on information […]

Franziska Bell, Chief AI, Data and Analytics Officer, Ford Motor Company

[…] at UC Berkeley and Caltech, inventing new technologies and working across long-term innovation horizons. She later moved into the hypergrowth environment of Uber, where she founded and built scalable technology platforms and applications. At Toyota Research Institute, she served in executive leadership, setting strategy for multiple advanced technology research divisions at the forefront of AI and […]

Nasir Zaidi, Director, Data and Analytics Center of Excellence (COE)

[…] gave me expertise in strategy development, operational improvements, and organizational transformation across industries. Another element of the many projects I was part of was exposure to how technology could be leveraged to enable business capabilities. This fostered a keen interest in technology solution delivery and inspired me to focus on developing various technical competencies. […]

Katya Andresen, Chief Digital & Analytics Officer, The Cigna Group

[…] digital innovation to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. Her career has spanned industries and continents, shaped by a consistent focus on how people and technology intersect, constructively and at times imperfectly, to drive meaningful change. Prior to Cigna, Katya was a Senior Vice President at Capital One, where she advanced data-informed […]

Ryan Den Rooijen, MD AI and Monetisation, Currys

[…] of the world’s largest global advertisers. That experience shaped a strong grounding in applied data science and commercial analytics before he moved into industry roles outside the technology sector. Ryan went on to build and lead data functions at Dyson, shifting from hands-on specialist work to creating the environments, platforms and teams in which technical talent […]

Ambica Rajagopal, Group Chief Data and AI Officer, Michelin

I believe in the capability of technology to transform lives for the better. The purpose of my work has been to successfully develop companies’ trust in digital technologies, data and AI. I have led AI projects in businesses regarding manufacturing, customer centricity, quality, human resources, and supply chain with a cumulative impact of over […]