Chief Data Officer Forum

The exciting role of the Chief Data Officer and the remit for executive digital stewardship is still an evolving process. Join the global Chief Data Officer forum: the strategic opportunity for Chief Data Officers to evaluate, debate, and gain insight from other digital leaders using insight to drive action and transform their organisation - exclusive to executives only.

While executive advocacy for analytics opportunities grows, the language barrier between C- Level and data science remains. Facing greater challenges as the usage of mobile, social and analytical tools is permeating the length and breadth of every function across the organisation.

Chief Data Officer's must communicate the value of big data, small data and amassed sources of analytical insight to create significance for business strategy at every level of the organisation.

It is widely accepted that successful Chief Data Officer's require a rare and elusive hybrid of skills: the technical capability and analytical know how, merged with strong business acumen and the ability to lead, are some of the most vital elements. Organisations are currently facing an acute shortage of digital skills. According to research conducted by MIT earlier this year, 77% of companies consider missing digital skills as the key hurdle to their digital transformation.

Despite the skills shortage, only 46% of companies are investing in developing digital skills. How are Chief Data Officers leveraging insight from their data to ensure that they are delivering longevity to their business digital transformation?

Speakers: Davide Cervellin, Head of EU Analytics, Merchant Development, eBay; James Hanscomb, Chief Data Officer, Tenth Avenue; Matthew Keylock, Chief Data Officer, Dunnhumby; Orlando Machado, Head of Customer Science, Moneysupermarket.com; Russell Marsh, Global Chief Data Officer, IPG Mediabrands; Andrew Shindler, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons, S.J. Berwin; Hugues Le Bars, Chief Data Officer, Neopost Technologies; Jonathon Catling, Chief Technology Officer, Marina Bay Sands; Steven Pimblett, Chief Data Officer, Betsson; Paul Turton, Chief Data Architect, HMRC; Thierry Bedos, Chief Technology Officer, Hotels.com; Gauthier Labalette, Head of EMEA Marketing Analytics PayPal; Phillip Radley, Chief Data Officer, BT; Rebecca Oakes, Head of Analytics, LaSer UK; Paul Van Haver, Vice President, Global Data Services, Tech Soup Global; Ryan Davies, Head of CRM & Insight, Mothercare