In Episode 28 of Season 2, of Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by David Bloch, Founder at SME2 where they discuss how to demystify data and AI for executives, which includes:Why CDOs don't view themselves as executives How to develop executive skillsWhy there is a need for Data Leaders to hold a commercial target The role timeframes and red-tape play in how successful Data Leaders are in demonstrating value realisationHow business leaders are managing their decisions without any data representation How to transform organisational culture

In Episode 27 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Rob Wadsworth, Director of Enterprise Data for Kin + Carta Europe, where they discuss why now is the time to think differently about data, which includes:The difference between product thinking, data products and data as a product How these differences impact the value an organisation can driveHow organisations are being held back by their inability to think differentlyHow product thinking impacts investment and ROIHow to build and structure your Data & Analytics team for product thinkingThe roles that are the most pivotal How to get started on the product thinking journey

In Episode 26 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Niladri Shekhar Dutta, Global Director; Head of AI Innovation & Data Strategy at Ericcson, where they discuss how data operating models support digital transformation and operational excellence, which includes; How Data Strategy supports Digital Transformation What this means in regards to an organisation's DNA An insight into rule-driven decision-making How Ericcson achieves this The key components in achieving operational excellence What’s the role of Data and AI in overall DNA transformation to digital What the future of telco looks like in terms of the next generation of Digital Telco Where data monetization sit within this

In Episode 25 of Season 2, on Driven By Data, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Helen Mannion, Global Data Director at Specsavers where they discuss: What Helen is tasked with achieving at Specsavers Specsavers Journey through Data-Transformation Pivotal movements within their journey over the past 3 years The biggest contributions to Helen's success Key competencies when building the best data-driven team Biggest challenges when building a data-driven team Advice for data leaders about to embark on the same journey What's next for Specsavers

In Episode 24 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, our very own Kyle Winterbottom joins forces with Catherine King and appears on the Business of Data podcast, where they discuss the current trends in Data & Analytics, which includes; • The rise of the Data Engineer • The resurgence of Data Governance as an enabler • The role of personal brand & thought leadership • Tackling Diversity & Inclusion • The current talent market • Building Data & Analytics teams • Articulating a compelling narrative

In Episode 23 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Jason Foster, Chief Operating Officer (CDO) at Cynozure Group where they discuss:Future Plans for The Cynozure GroupThe evolution of the role of a CDOWhat modern-day CDOs need to consider and where their priorities should lieBiggest challenges for a CDOWhy the average tenure for a CDO is only 2 yearsThe role an organisation plays in allowing the CDO to be successful

In Episode 22 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Marika Roque, Chief Operating Officer at KERV Interactive where they discuss:The purpose of Kerv's technology The benefits of an organisation using Kerv's technology How Kerv is leveraging data to optimize the future of user engagement whilst shoppingWhat the future of shopping looks like How cookies will affect what Kerv does How cookies will impact how organisations utilise video content Kerv's major success stories

In Episode 21 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Robin Sutara, Chief Data Officer at Microsoft UK, where they discuss:How to get more data talent into the eco-system whilst ensuring it is diverse Why organisations struggle to hire a diverse workforceWhy organisations have found it difficult to gain tangible results for being innovative with regards to Data & Analytics How to simplify and tackle; technology, people & processHow we can use data to simplify some of our societal challengesWhat are the main challenges we can combat and how

In Episode 20 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Simon Walker (CCO) and Tim Smeaton (CEO), Managing Director at Kubrick Group, where they discuss tackling the growing data talent gap which includes:The implications of the increasing talent gap in data on the industry as a whole The causes of the widening talent gapHow organisations can combat the talent gap Why organisations expectations are too high How data leaders can help solve the talent gap Innovative ways to drive diversity in data Becoming the employer of choice for in-demand candidates

In Episode 19 of Season 2, on Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Di Mayze, Global Head of Data and AI at WPP, where they discuss the future of data, which includes: The biggest challenges within Data & Analytics The evolution of Data & Analytics over the next 10 years How to strike the right balance between being data-driven and creativeHow WPP are using Avatars to make AI funWhat skills you need to prepare for the future The importance of deep-skilling The opportunities the meta-verse will bring