Chair of the Summit: Caroline Carruthers

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Chair

Caroline Carruthers is a globally recognised leader in data and transformation, known for delivering complex, high-impact change across sectors including transport, utilities, finance, the public sector, and non-profits. She brings deep, hands-on experience in driving data-led business transformation, and is a trusted coach to leaders and teams looking to modernise their data strategy and unlock real value.

She is the co-author of three bestselling books — The Chief Data Officer’s Playbook, Data Driven Business Transformation, and Halo Data — and the creator of the world’s first Chief Data Officers Summer School. Caroline was named Data Leader of the Year in 2021, Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020, and features in the global list of Top 100 Data Leaders.

A regular contributor to The Times, The Economist, and leading industry journals, Caroline is also a sought-after international speaker, with engagements spanning the European Union, the United States, and governments in the UAE. She has worked with organisations across four continents to raise data maturity and deliver lasting business outcomes — including as the first Chief Data Officer for a UK government arms-length body.