Former Global Head of Data & Analytics at Clyde & Co and senior data leader at Barclays, with thirty years driving enterprise data strategy, AI innovation and regulatory compliance across financial services, legal, the public sector and operational businesses.
Turning complexity into clarity — aligning data, digital platforms and people to deliver measurable outcomes, with AI used as a practical tool, not hype.
I've led transformative data and digital initiatives at some of the world's most demanding organisations. From reducing regulatory errors by 75% at Barclays to building the Azure platform and Data Lab at Clyde & Co that supported initiatives including Newton — developed by the Digital Casualty team — which cut claims processing times by 80%, I deliver results that matter. My approach balances strategic vision with hands-on execution — building high-performing teams and embedding governance that scales.
I've established Chief Data Office functions at Barclays and Clyde & Co, embedding DAMA frameworks and automated data lineage that reduced validation errors from 12% to under 3%.
I've designed and implemented multi-geo Azure data platforms, migrating legacy systems to modern cloud architectures that enhance security, scalability and operational resilience.
I enabled practical applications of machine learning, OCR and automation through the Azure platform and Data Lab at Clyde & Co, supporting initiatives including Newton, developed by the Digital Casualty team, and transitioned proof-of-value projects into production solutions with measurable business impact.
A rare combination of the two, with a track record of delivering complex programmes on time and on budget. My leadership style is hands-on, collaborative, and focused on sustainable growth.
I've led global teams of up to 50+ staff across PLC, LLP and public sectors, delivering enterprise solutions spanning 90+ regulatory jurisdictions and 60+ international offices.
Inspired by Ikigai, Kaizen and Chowa, I focus on aligning purpose, people and process. Real progress comes from balancing speed with sustainability, systems with humanity.
I've acted as escalation point for critical data issues at board level, representing organisations to regulators, senior clients and top-tier consultancies with clarity and confidence.
My career spans the evolution of enterprise data — from pioneering BI systems in Canadian media to building Chief Data Offices in global financial services and law firms. I've navigated the 2008 financial crisis and driven digital transformation through COVID-19 and major corporate transactions — leading data integration during the Lehman Brothers acquisition, contributing to the sale of Barclays Global Investors to BlackRock, and leading the data integration workstream for the merger with BLM. I hold an MBA with Distinction, and DAMA CDMP, TOGAF and Microsoft Azure certifications.
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Colchester, Essex based. Engagements delivered on site and remote, with a career built across the UK, Europe and North America.
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