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Michael O'Connell

Michael O’Connell, Chief Analytics Officer, TIBCO Software

[…] engineering, visual analytics, data science, event processing and case management. The innovation work has been really fun. Over the years, it’s been satisfying to develop product and technology applications using TIBCO data science and analytics software with our customers and partners, and how these drive practical business value across many vertical sectors. I’ve worked […]
Kriti Sharma

Kriti Sharma, Founder and Chair, AI for Good

[…] and purpose? Our vision is to help 100 million vulnerable people by solving some of the toughest challenges facing humanity. We build ethical and sustainable AI-powered technology to help NGOs build capacity, provide the necessary safeguarding, make service provision more efficient, learn from it and scale successful interventions globally. We use data […]
James Eiloart

James Eiloart, Senior Vice President EMEA, Tableau

Path to power Disruptive companies that are leading the way in their domain have always appealed to me. My career path of nearly 20 years in data technology is certainly testament to that and I’ve been privileged to witness some of the most fundamental, exciting shifts in technology during my career. When I […]
Hanan Belarbi

Hanan Belarbi, Former Head of Data EMEA, R/GA

[…] working for data consultancies who shaped my technical skillset and strategic mindset back in Paris. I then moved more towards the creative industry, using data and technology in innovative ways at companies like Wunderman and Naked Communications. I joined R/GA, a digital innovation company, nearly three years ago, where I’m responsible for leading […]
David Walters

David Walters, Digital Investment Manager, MSIF

[…] were not alone in the investment community in using our funds to help support our existing portfolio businesses. As the year progressed, however, it became clear that technology platform companies and, in particular, businesses who supported remote working and D2C strategies, remained an exciting investment proposition and were growing exponentially. Looking forward […]
David Benigson

David Benigson, CEO and Founder, Signal AI

[…] recall spending tens of thousands of hours reviewing contractual documents for specific information. It was this experience, coupled with how digital media was gaining momentum and modern technology innovations were just emerging, that led me to consider how artificial intelligence could be harnessed to make a difference in how people work with data. […]
Darren Robertson

Darren Robertson, Lead Digital Analyst, Save The Children UK

[…] through to deploying one of the first hybrid cloud servers in the UK. Soon after this, I left to work on some specific projects around sensor technology, analytics and AI within the health sector, working on theoretical applications of sensor technology for people in care and working with an organisation on smart wearable […]
Chris Combemale

Chris Combemale, Chief Executive, Data & Marketing Association

Path to power Prior to leading an industry trade association, my career spanned agency, brand and technology companies starting with Young & Rubicam in New York in 1982. My 12 years at Y&R included five years in Asia from 1989, initially as regional account director for DY&R and then as general of Wunderman Hong […]
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Roundtable Rerun – AI Upskilling

Join us on this Roundtable to discuss: Which roles should be upskilled with to AI? And how should you assess your team's needs?

Ranju Das, Chief AI & Technology Officer, Lululemon

Ranju Das is Chief AI and Technology Officer at lululemon, where he leads the company’s AI and technology strategy to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate guest experiences. In this role, Ranju focuses on applying cloud computing, SaaS, and AI to transform retail operations while ensuring responsible and value-driven adoption of emerging technologies. […]

Venkat Gopalan, Chief Digital, Data, and Technology Officer, Belcorp

[…] industries, working with leading Fortune 500 companies like Estee Lauder, Sephora and LVMH, Nike, Walmart, and AT&T. Specializing in retail, ecommerce, and consumer goods, I have harnessed technology to unlock growth, enhance customer experience, and drive operational excellence. In my current role as Chief Digital, Data, and Technology Officer at Belcorp, I steer the […]

Selena Wark, Associate Director of Digital, Data, and Technology, Mind

I have over 25 years of experience driving transformation through the strategic use of data and technology to create meaningful impact. A creative, adaptable, and collaborative leader, I enjoy aligning data, digital, and technology (DDaT) initiatives with organisational goals to deliver sustainable, insight-driven impact whilst fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. […]
Chris Whitlock

Chris Whitlock, Co-Founder and Partner, aiLeaders

[…] experience including an analytics and AI start-up as well as leading large businesses in two global firms. Even so, we are continuously learning about users’ missions, relevant technology changes, opportunities and risks and staying close enough to the actual work content to understand the challenges and potential pitfalls. It is essential to continually learn […]

Brian Dummann, VP, IT & Chief Data Officer, AstraZeneca

Brian Dummann is Vice President of IT and Chief Data Officer at AstraZeneca, where he leads technology and data strategy to drive innovation and business outcomes across the organization. Known as an influential technology leader, Brian partners closely with business stakeholders to translate emerging capabilities into practical, enterprise-scale impact. Brian joined AstraZeneca in 2021, bringing extensive […]

Ursula Cottone, Chief Data and Architecture Officer, Huntington Bank

[…] and architecture strategy with a focus on driving business value through disciplined governance, modern platforms, and cultural transformation. Her career has consistently operated at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data. She began in operational and analytical roles before moving into financial services, spending 17 years at KeyBank across consulting, strategy, shared services, and ultimately serving as […]

Bharathi Rajan, Vice President – Data, AI & Digital, Swire Coca-Cola, USA

[…] field. Bharathi Rajan is Vice President of Data, AI and Digital at Swire Coca-Cola, USA, where she leads initiatives that connect business strategy with data, AI, and digital technology to drive measurable outcomes. Her career has been defined by a consistent focus on bridging the gap between business priorities and technology execution. Bharathi began her […]

Lee Rorison, Founder & CEO, Seriös Group

[…] AI initiatives should be faster to deliver, more accessible across organisations and grounded in clear business value from the outset. In 2020, Lee founded Seriös Group around an outcome-first, technology-agnostic philosophy. As the company evolved, these principles led to the development of Seriös ONE, an AI-driven data solution designed to automate foundational work and enable teams to focus […]
What Does It Take to Lead Data, AI, and Cultural Transformation in 2026?

What Does It Take to Lead Data, AI, and Cultural Transformation in 2026?

[…] Director of Data & AI, British Gas; Tom Spencer, Director of Customer Data Sciences, Aviva; Sarah Barr Miller, Director of Data & AI, British Airways moved the conversation of transformation beyond technology. The real story was about knowing where AI genuinely matters, where it does not, and how to move organisations forward without being carried away by the […]