S5 | Ep 3 | From COO to CDO with Perry Philipp, Chief Data Officer at Entain

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Dec 3, 2024

Perry Philipp, Chief Data Officer at Entain and a veteran in management consulting, dives into the intriguing transition from COO to CDO. He shares insights on the risks of long-term change programs and why centralization isn't always the key solution. The discussion also highlights common business challenges, the importance of data literacy, and effective communication in forging data-driven strategies. Philipp emphasizes viewing data as a vital organizational asset and celebrates the successful global Snowflake migration, showcasing teamwork and innovation.

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ANECDOTE

Non-Traditional Path to CDO

Perry Philipp's career started in data centers and included management consulting, startups, and life sciences.
His path to CDO was non-traditional, coming from a COO background.

INSIGHT

Data-Driven Operations

Successful operations roles often use data to make decisions and move forward.
They prioritize decision-making and accept imperfect data over inaction.

ADVICE

12-Month Rule

Avoid projects lasting over 12 months as success rates decline drastically.
Break down large projects into smaller, manageable chunks to ensure wins.

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In Episode 3, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast. Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Perry Philipp, Chief Data Officer at Entain, where they discuss the transition from COO to CDO, which includes;

Why change programmes lasting longer than 12 months are at risk of failure
Why centralisation isn't the long-term answer, but when and why it is needed
The lessons learned from being a COO that help in a CDO role
Approaching challenges when faced with a blank sheet of paper
The impact of executive churn
Why most business problems are the same and occur in cycles
How organisations value data differently
The impacts of centralisation, decentralisation, and federation
The difference between outputs and outcomes
The shared challenges and engagement within the data community
The importance of language in driving understanding and alignment
Creating value and fostering an environment for growth
Delivering the world’s largest Snowflake migration globally

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