Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data Strategy Designing a data & AI strategy to strengthen a sector
Jun 12, 2025
Join Lisa Allen, Director of Data at The Pensions Regulator, as she unveils the innovative data strategy transforming the pensions sector. With experience from the Ordnance Survey and Open Data Institute, she discusses building a robust data marketplace that enhances transparency and collaboration. Lisa emphasizes the role of AI in streamlining risk-based regulation while fostering effective partnerships among stakeholders. Discover how a solid data foundation and adaptable thinking can secure the future of pensions for millions.
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Lisa Allen's Data Career Journey
- Lisa Allen has 20 years of public service experience, working at the Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, and Open Data Institute.
- Her background combines data expertise with roles focused on open data and ecosystem thinking.
Pensions Regulator's Societal Role
- The Pensions Regulator oversees more than 3 trillion in savings across 38 million members.
- It plays a crucial role in protecting savers, especially given the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution schemes.
Pensions as a Data Ecosystem
- TPR views pensions as an ecosystem involving multiple stakeholders including regulators, employers, and savers.
- Understanding and optimizing data flow across this ecosystem is key for effective regulation.
