establishing data agenda in professional services

Diary of a CDO: Establishing the data agenda in Professional Services

with Gareth Powell, Group Data Officer and Partner at Irwin Mitchell

Episode: 201

What’s in this podcast?

In this Diary of a CDO special, guest host Hayley Green is joined by Gareth Powell, Group Data Officer and Partner at Irwin Mitchell, to discuss his role in leading the organisation’s data transformation journey.

Gareth shares insights from his journey as a first-generation Chief Data Officer, navigating the complexities of a professional services organisation. From defining his role’s mandate during the hiring process to adapting strategies amidst broader business changes, Gareth provides invaluable lessons on building trust and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Tune in to learn valuable lessons from Gareth’s journey on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher. You can also catch up on the previous episodes of the Hub & Spoken podcast when you subscribe.

Find out more about the Diary of a CDO: a collection of untold stories that goes behind the scenes to focus on the importance of all business leaders having a shared priority around data and the value it provides to an organisation.

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