Tony Zona, Chief Data Officer at Grant Thornton UK, shares insights from his impressive 25-year career. He emphasizes the importance of translating data language into business value, discussing how non-traditional backgrounds enhance perspectives. Zona highlights the need for data literacy as a cultural shift rather than mere training. He stresses the role of communication in bridging gaps between data teams and business leaders. With a focus on collaboration, he advocates for a unified language of data that drives decision-making and addresses organizational needs.