Global Head of Data, Consultancy, UK
I started my career in banking for Santander, working in IT project management, financial and business reporting. In 2011 I left banking for a role in events management at the London Olympic Park, where Mace was the programme manager. Two years later I joined Mace to take on a data management role in Hong Kong. Since then I have worked on many client projects and led our project controls practice, and now I’m leading our Business Performance team.
I’m constantly looking for innovative and creative ways to deliver results and distinctive value for the business. I’m exploring the latest technologies to implement and transform the way we undertake tasks, monitor data and manage timelines. There is really no limit to the improvements and benefits we can offer to clients when we take a data first approach.
You need to be organised, good at data management and know how datasets fit together. Never underestimate the power of using Microsoft Excel effectively!
Communication is also central to what I do, helping to get teams on board with the processes we’re driving.
I think communities are important and I volunteer for a village organisation which raises funds for local children to develop their sporting abilities. We also fund and cook an annual pensioners’ lunch to ensure we are including all generations in the community.
I always wanted to be a writer or a teacher but channelling my creativity into data insights is just as exciting. There’s definitely a place for creative minds in the data environment.