This is a profile from the 2022 version of the DataIQ 100.
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Gillian Tomlinson, group chief data officer, The Weir Group
What has been your path to power?
I have more than 17 years’ experience in leading the establishment of data-related organisations, programmes and initiatives across the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. My roles have included spells as vice-president of Dun & Bradstreet for the EMEA region, head of change for credit risk data at Royal Bank of Scotland UK, head of data quality at Lloyds Commercial Bank UK and chief data and analytics officer of Three UK (CK Hutchinson), Whitbread UK and the Royal Sun Alliance.
The mining industry is undergoing unprecedented change and are embracing the adoption of AI , ML and digitalisation to support its targets such as ESG/Sustainability, health and safety and automation across the value chains to enable greater efficiency and service. As the group chief data officer for the Weir Group, I have accountability for the group data and digital strategy and supporting the organisation in maximising the use of data and data related capabilities to achieve its business outcomes.
What impact has the pandemic had on the role of data in your company/organisation?
The pandemic has served as a catalyst for change. Enabling remote workforces to deliver effective growth and services to customers relies on far greater levels of digitisation, automation and access to the right insights when needed. Technology has also advanced in enabling remote working. Personally my role is also one now that is almost 100% fully remote working with my team being dotted across the globe. Access to digital and data talent has also improved as a result.
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