Aviva’s chief data scientist Orlando Machado has claimed the top spot in this year’s edition of the DataIQ 100. He succeeds the Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham who was ranked first in 2018 and placed third this year. Second place went to Professor Daniel Ray, director of data at NHS Digital.
Machado was chosen for the accolade because of his work as a change agent within a legacy business through advocating the use of data and data science. As he says: “I am delighted to be helping one our oldest financial services companies become a 322-year old disruptor.” He leads Aviva Quantum, the insurer’s global data science practice of over 600 professionals, which is transforming the way customers are offered products and how they are priced.
This is a year of change in the original and leading list of data and analytics practitioners in data-driven businesses with seven out of the top ten not having previously ranked as highly. In making the selection, David Reed, knowledge and strategy director at DataIQ, noted that, “the focus is now on business transformation and datafication, especially in sectors which have struggled with legacy issues amid heightened competition and digital disruption.”
The full DataIQ 100 2019 edition was unveiled at a gala dinner in the Science Museum’s Illuminate gallery with Denham as guest speaker. Both the event and the associated publication were supported by Tealium.
Lindsay McEwan, vice president and managing director EMEA of Tealium, said: “Data has become fundamental in everyday life, which is why it is so important to celebrate the leaders and champions in the rapidly growing industry. We are extremely proud to be part of the DataIQ 100, and our support reflects the importance we place in ensuring data is accessible, actionable and effective for businesses in all sectors.”
Rank 2019 |
Name |
Job title |
Sector |
1 |
Chief data scientist |
Aviva |
|
2 |
Director of data |
NHS Digital |
|
3 |
Information Commissioner |
ICO |
|
4 |
|
Director, customer analytics and research |
Barclays |
5 |
|
Chief data officer |
Royal Mail Group |
6 |
|
Chief data officer |
People’s Postcode Lottery |
7 |
|
Chief data officer |
Zurich Insurance UK |
8 |
|
Senior vice president - data strategy |
Turner International |
9 |
|
Chief data officer |
Transport for London |
10 |
|
Head of personalisation and digital insights |
Walgreen Boots Alliance |
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