Evo DK #423 - Leading Effective Data And AI Teams

About this episode

The episode discusses building effective data and AI teams for innovation and operational efficiency.

Today's episode is hosted by Alex Robinson and they are joined on the podcast by Guy Edward Galloway Smith, Group Head Of AI, Data & Analytics at Stark Group, Sara Mehrabi, VP, Data And Analytics at COWI and Anders Butzbach Christensen, Director, Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI at Bunker Holding Group. The conversation explores how organisations are building stronger data and AI teams to support innovation, operational efficiency and digital transformation. The exchange highlights the importance of leadership, scalable analytics strategies and cross-functional collaboration when managing modern technology functions across global businesses. The discussion also examines enterprise architecture, data governance and the evolving influence of artificial intelligence in decision-making processes. Broader themes include organisational change, business intelligence and aligning data initiatives with wider commercial objectives. The episode provides valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges facing leaders responsible for developing effective data and AI teams in rapidly evolving industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Alex Robinson

Guests: Guy Edward Galloway Smith, Sara Mehrabi, Anders Butzbach Christensen

Topics covered

• data teams
• AI teams
• leadership
• digital transformation
• enterprise architecture
• data governance
• business intelligence

Keywords

• data
• AI
• leadership
• analytics
• enterprise architecture
• digital transformation
• data governance
• business intelligence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: COWI, Stark Group, Bunker Holding Group

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