Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data Strategy

In this episode, Jason talks to David Lapier, Head of Global Data Analytics at Pernod Ricard, a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company that specialises in wine and spirits. They discuss how data is used at Pernod Ricard for daily operations, the traps to avoid when rapidly implementing a data strategy in a consumer goods company, how to build cultural trust in data, plus how to find and fix issues that may come up.

In this episode, Jason Foster shares some of the key things he's learnt about delivering value from data. This is based on his years of experience helping 100s of organisations and thousands of individuals to do just that. A clear summary to craft a roadmap to get value from your data articulated in 9 key lessons.

In this episode, Elyette Roux (Chief Sales & Marketing, Communications officer at Nexans) talks about how data can affect business transformation, how it is effectively implemented, and the present challenges and risks in adopting too many changes. Elyette shares insights into the life cycle of data transformation, the cultural challenges organizations face in the process, and why Agile Methodology works well versus the more waterfall type of projects.

In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Jérémie Jakubowicz, Vice-President of ManoMano, about the use of data in making predictions, and its integral role in artificial intelligence. ManoMano is currently the largest gardening and DIY online marketplace in Europe. Jeremie shares his background from academia into corporate data, the role data has played in ManoMano, and how it became a data-native business. Last but not least, he reveals the two fundamentals of building a solid data foundation for a business.

In this episode, Jason talks to Jose Murillo, the Chief Analytics Officer at Mexico’s 2nd largest bank, Banorte. They discuss the importance of experimenting with new ideas, rapidly evolving a data strategy, and collaborating with academia. Jose shares his journey from a Ph.D. in Economics into the world of data, how he and his team developed their data strategy to accommodate rapid growth and innovation, the importance of strategic partnerships to attract talents, and the role of Chief Analytics Officer.

In this episode, host Jason Foster talks to Murali Bhogavalli, Data Product Manager at Tinder. They talk about the concept and the idea of treating data as a product, the roles of Data Product Manager, and how the industry is shaping around it. Murali shares his journey as Data Product Manager, the challenges of the role, what treating data as a product means, and the evolution of agile methodologies in the context of data.

In this episode, Jason talks to Tara Halliday, an expert on imposter Syndrome, who helps executives and coaches break through their limiting beliefs. She has coached many leaders across a range of different fields and has written the book “Unmasking: The Coaches Guide To Imposter Syndrome.”Imposter Syndrome is an incredibly common phenomenon in high-pressure workplaces and high-achievers. Tara shares her knowledge and experience on the topic: what the imposter syndrome is, how it starts, symptoms and the steps to overcome overwhelming feelings.

In this episode, Jason Foster talks to Carlos Soares, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Analytics Worx (he has also worked in other analytics transformation roles at Diageo, Nike, Vodafone and Liberty). They discuss the importance of delivering value-based data and why you need to create a safe space for your data team to innovate and improve constantly. Carlos shares the challenges of his various data leadership roles, what value-charged analytics means and how to align the day-to-day operational strategy with the company’s long terms goals.

In this episode Jason Foster shares insight into what ‘buy-in’ is, and how to go about getting managerial and investor support when it comes to funding for your data strategy. How best can you communicate your strategy’s value to stakeholders? With the right planning and preparation you’ll be able to effectively remove any doubts the stakeholders may have, so they can invest with confidence.

In this episode, Jason talks to Sarah Moore, Chief Data Intelligence Officer at NOW (formerly NowTV), about audience acquisition and retention in the fast-paced world of television. When it comes to accessing large amounts of data in a fast-paced environment such as television, preparation and scalability is key. Without the right level of sophistication in your data frameworks, there is the potential to miss capturing important data which a business can potentially use to improve.