Pete Williams

Director of Data at Penguin Random House UK

Speaker

Pete Williams is the Director of Data at Penguin Random House UK, where he is leading a multi-year data transformation focused on driving smarter, faster decision-making through modern data platforms and a culture of data literacy. Named one of Snowflake’s 50 AI-Focused Data Leaders to Watch in 2024, featured in the DataIQ Top 100, and recognised in the Global CDO 100, Pete is a recognised leader in enterprise data strategy, analytics innovation, and cultural change.

With a background spanning major roles at Marks & Spencer, pladis Global, and local government, Pete brings over 15 years of experience in building data-driven cultures, designing enterprise-scale analytics strategies, and embedding insight into commercial operations. He is widely regarded for his ability to translate technical complexity into business impact and has been recognised with multiple industry awards, including ‘Data Titan’ and ‘Power 10’ by DataIQ.

Pete also serves as a Governing Body Member for Evanta, a Gartner community of Chief Data Officers, and is a passionate advocate for using data to empower decision-makers at every level.