Data Driven Business Transformation: How Businesses Can Disrupt, Innovate and Stay Ahead of the Comp

Caroline is a ridiculous optimist whose natural curiosity never stops. She is also the first Group Director for Data Management for the Lowell Group and previously was Network Rails first Chief Data Officer but has been a data cheerleader for more years than she can remember. Caroline is a strong advocate of 'getting the basics right' and the KISS principle despite being a complete geek when it comes to any form of technology. As a trustee for CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) she champions the growing professionalism of the data and information related disciplines so we can all head towards data nirvana a bit quicker.

Peter is passionate about data, and about how data can drive innovation to transform organisations. He was the first Head of Data at the Pensions Regulator and then went on to be the first Head of Data at Southern Water. So he has been through the mill twice in recent succession as a First Generation CDO. However, before joining the Pensions Regulator, Peter had been developing Data Strategies for businesses in the FMCG and Financial Services sectors for over a decade. First and foremost Peter is driven by a strategic approach to data, and believes strongly in the value of demonstrating the 'art of possible' and expanding colleagues' understanding about data management, data technologies, data science and data governance. Peter firmly believes that data strategies must have a business outcome and should be aligned to the business objectives. Given any opportunity Peter will talk about data and try to enthuse those he is with.

The authors are:

• The co-authors of ' The Chief Data Officer's Playbook' (Facet Publishing) December 2017. This was the first book published in this space and is recognised as the leading work for CDOs.
• Recognised as leaders and thought leaders in this field
• Sought after by major data technology suppliers and consultancies to endorse products and services.
• Quick off the mark in identifying trends and hot topics in business and technology
• Have a reach across sectors - financial services, FMCG, utilities, Government and public sector
• Award winning and validated by their peers (listed in the Data IQ Power 100 and Information Age Data Leaders)
• Have a global following on LinkedIn (10,000+ views on articles / comments posted)
• Peter LinkedIn profile 2828 connections, 2942 followers. All Star rating.
• Caroline LinkedIn profile 1896 connections, 2013 followers. All Star rating.