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Greg Freeman, CEO & Founder, Data Literacy Academy

[…] further shaped by repeatedly observing the gap between the potential of data and what organisations actually achieve in practice. He saw capable, non-technical leaders struggle to extract meaningful insight, while significant technology investments failed to translate into tangible business outcomes. This disconnect led him to establish Data Literacy Academy, with a deliberate focus on building understanding, confidence and capability among decision-makers, rather than concentrating […]
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Paul Hollands, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, AXA

[…] his focus is on ensuring that data and analytics deliver clear value for customers and the organisation, while building teams that lead through practical impact rather than technology for its own sake. Paul has held senior data leadership roles across banking and insurance. At NatWest, he led the bank’s £100 million data transformation programme, […]

Ana Madrid, AI Customer Lead, Accenture Song

[…] exposure anchored her belief that analytics only matters when it changes outcomes. She later moved into consulting and found her professional home at Accenture Song, where data, technology and creativity intersect. With two decades of experience in data science and AI leadership, Ana has led complex programmes spanning advanced analytics, AI, operations, technology delivery […]

Sri Kanisapakkam, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Nationwide Building Society

[…] 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 […]

Isabel Gomez Garcia de Soria, Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer, L’Oreal

[…] 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, Chief Data Officer, Transport for London

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 […]

Dave Monks, Global VP Data & AI, Brambles Ltd

[…] 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 […]

Wade Munsie, Chief Data and AI Officer, Heathrow

[…] 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 […]

Vishwa Kalmali, Global Head of Data & AI, Imperial Brands

[…] 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 […]

Tom Spencer, Director of Customer Data Sciences, Aviva

[…] 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 […]

Tekin Mentes, Chief Data and AI Officer, Shell

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. […]

Steve Janoo, Chief Data Analytics Officer, Diageo

[…] 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, […]

Paula Bobbett, Chief Data and Digital Officer, Boots

[…] 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. […]

Nivedh Ramamurthy Iyer, Head of Group Data Management, Danske Bank

[…] 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 […]

Luke Pearce, Chief Data Officer, Santander UK

[…] 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 […]

Lisa Allen, Director of Data Services, The Pensions Regulator

[…] 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 […]

Gabriel Straub, VP Data and Chief Data Officer, The LEGO Group

[…] 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 […]

Frédéric Bernard-Payen, Data Governance Senior Expert, Airbus

[…] 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 […]