[…] at TSB Bank, where he led enterprise analytics and data platforms to support business transformation and decision-making. Before TSB, he spent many years at Barclays in senior technology leadership roles, acting as a lead technology partner across critical data and regulatory domains including data warehousing, imaging, statements, AML and KYC. Earlier in his career, he held […]

[…] Analytics Officer at L’Oréal, where she leads the group’s ambition to elevate data quality, accessibility, and usage across the organisation. With more than 20 years’ experience delivering technology-led transformation, she brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and business leadership. Isabel holds an engineering degree in Telecommunications and a Master’s degree in Business Consulting. She began her […]

Lauren Sager Weinstein is Chief Data Officer at Transport for London (TfL), bringing together a long-standing interest in data and technology with a deep commitment to helping cities thrive. Coming from a family of engineers, she developed an early affinity for technical problem-solving, alongside a strong passion for public policy and management. Her career […]

[…] to truly understand your partners, what drives them, and the challenges they face day to day. Building empathy is critical. I’ve always made a point of spending time across operations, finance, technology, and frontline teams, and where possible, doing the work myself. This creates stronger collaboration, better solutions, and greater trust. “The second part of that advice was […]

[…] Heathrow, where he leads the organisation’s data and AI agenda with a focus on strategic value, scale, and long-term impact. His career spans a wide range of data and technology leadership roles, including analyst, consultant, Chief Data Officer, Chief Information Officer and consulting partner. Wade has served as CDO in multiple Fortune 500 organisations, spent time […]

[…] skills do you think matter most, and which of those have been most influential for you in your current position? “Data and AI leaders must be close and conversant with business and with technology. They must have a great business acumen and have to be laser focused on value, this goes a long way and is beyond technical expertise. “Also, having the ability to combine […]

[…] to data leadership is grounded in a simple set of principles: start with outcomes, design systems that scale, and invest in people and partnerships as seriously as technology. He consistently emphasises that technology is rarely the right starting point; impact comes from aligning data capability to real business needs and customer outcomes. As a data […]

With more than 25 years across data engineering, analytics, and AI, Tekin Mentes currently serves as Chief Data and AI Officer at Shell. His trajectory has followed the technology shifts rather than the job titles, from software development at Oracle, through business intelligence leadership at Airbus and 3M, to senior data roles at Logitech and LeasePlan. […]

[…] the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data, analytics and AI strategies, alongside the operating model changes required to embed them at scale. At Diageo, Steve is responsible for shaping how data, insights, and digital technology are used across a portfolio of more than 200 brands, operating with around 27,000 people across 180 locations worldwide. His remit covers the development of differentiated data products, […]

[…] and growth. At Boots, Paula sits at the intersection of data, digital and commercial strategy. She is responsible for driving AI-enabled innovation, enhancing omnichannel experiences and ensuring data and technology are used to deliver meaningful value for customers and the business. Across her career, she has maintained a consistent focus on using insight, data and technology as catalysts for transformation. […]

[…] data as a strategic asset rather than a technical by-product. His executive education in data strategy has further strengthened his ability to operate at the intersection of enterprise strategy, culture and technology. Nivedh is an advocate for responsible and ethical AI. He emphasises that trustworthy AI depends on trustworthy data, and champions transparency, bias mitigation, and ethical governance as essential enablers […]

[…] Ming’s leadership is guided by a simple test: whether digital, data and AI initiatives give time back to staff and make care simpler, fairer and better for patients, with technology acting as a trusted partner rather than an additional burden. As a data and AI leader, which traits and skills do you think matter most, and which […]

[…] where he leads the organisation’s data strategy with a focus on improving customer outcomes, shaping strategy, and driving operational efficiency. He brings more than 30 years of experience across technology, operations, and data functions, having worked in multiple industries and countries with data as a consistent thread. His work in financial services has opened new opportunities […]

[…] include clear strategic thinking, the ability to translate complex data and AI concepts into meaningful business outcomes, and a strong commitment to ethical and responsible use of technology. Leaders also need to cultivate curiosity within themselves, the team and organisation. They need adaptability, and a willingness to experiment and learn as technologies evolve. And […]

[…] That foundation enabled the rollout of recommendation capabilities across major BBC platforms, including News, Sounds, and iPlayer. He then spent five years as Chief Data Officer at Ocado Technology, building a data organisation designed to make data and AI a durable competitive advantage. During that time, the team delivered around 150 AI use cases and […]

[…] consulting and industry, including a decade in consulting and 12 years at Airbus. Early in his career, Frédéric observed that many digital transformations failed not because of technology limitations, but because data was treated as a byproduct rather than a product. That insight marked a shift in his perspective from “building technology” to “engineering […]

[…] Digital Technical Competence at National Highways, where he is responsible for transforming how the UK’s Strategic Road Network is designed, built, operated, and experienced through the effective use of data and technology. As National Highways’ first Chief Data Officer, Davin led the UK public sector’s first enterprise-wide data valuation, demonstrating that the organisation’s data estate is worth more than £60 […]

[…] technical background and that is not an impediment to being a good leader in the current environment. However, it is essential to understand the relevance and power of evolving technology. Using technology to support a data governance strategy has been increasingly important and AI requirements are only going to accelerate this in the next few years.” Reflecting […]

David Castro-Gavino is Executive Director, Axial – Head of Data Deployment at AstraZeneca, bringing close to three decades of experience across technology, data, and analytics. His career spans consulting and executive roles, multiple continents, and industries ranging from finance and retail to life sciences, but his perspective has been shaped by addressing structural issues surfacing across […]

[…] Gullick, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at Ofgem, has followed a non-linear career path that has strongly shaped his approach to data and AI leadership. He began in technology risk and assurance, an early grounding that instilled a lasting scepticism of large-scale systems and a clear-eyed view of how good intentions can translate into operational […]