Exploring data governance, best practice, career pathways, and the value of Women in Data networks with leadership insights.
Speaker
Helen Blaikie
Synopsis
- The importance of effective data governance.
- Best practices in managing and leveraging data.
- Career guidance for those pursuing roles within the data profession.
- An overview of Women in Data networks and their value.
- Additional insights and recommendations from a data leadership perspective.
About the speaker
Helen is a seasoned data strategist and leader with a passion for transforming organisations by building strong data cultures and delivering impactful, data-driven initiatives. With experience spanning financial services, transport, retail, and higher education, she brings a unique perspective on how data can drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enable sustainable growth.
A Chief Data Officer and non-executive director, Helen is recognised as one of the DataIQ Top 100 Data Leaders (2025 & 2026) and serves on the advisory committee for the European Chief Data Officers Network. Drawing on her background in finance, commercial and strategy, she bridges commercial insight with institutional priorities to unlock value from data.
As a dynamic and engaging speaker, Helen is committed to sharing practical insights that inspire data confidence and enable organisations to turn data into meaningful impact.
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