The Power of Data Podcast

The Power of Data is your weekly podcast from Dun & Bradstreet focused on unlocking the value of data for business.

Episode 89: Unlocking SME GrowthSara de la Torre13 December 2023 Tune in as we speak with Dame Teresa, UK Chair at UK Finance for SMEs on addressing challenges, opportunities, and emphasizing the importance of collaborative e ... Read More

Episode 88: The Evolving Role Of Compliance The Editors4 November 2022 Pekka Dare, VP of the ICA discusses the growth of the compliance sector and how the power of partnerships can create meaningful change to businesses. Read More

Episode 87: Driving Digital Transformation Through Data The Editors9 August 2022 Will Hudson, Vice President of Dell Customer Experience and Data Transformation discusses how the value of data can drive digital transformation and create mean ... Read More

Episode 86: Modernising the Insurance Sector The Editors5 July 2022 Dr Henna Karna, Managing Director, Global Insurance & Risk Management Solution, Google Cloud and James Harrison, Head of UKI Insurance at Dun & Bradstreet discu ... Read More

Episode 85: The Only Constant Is ChangeThe Editors5 May 2022 James Fox, Managing Director, EMEA and Regional Customer Officer of Financial services at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, discusses the role of digital intell ... Read More

Episode 84: Discovering The Power Of Quantum Computing Dr. David Snelling15 March 2022 Dr. David Snelling, Program Director of Artificial Intelligence at Fujitsu discusses the continuously evolving landscape of data security and quantum technology ... Read More

Episode 83: Governing Data On The EdgeThe Editors17 December 2021 Wendy Batchelder, Chief Data Officer at VMware explores the role of the CDO, D&I and the increasing importance of edge computing. Read More

Episode 82: The Rising Appetite for ESG In Business The Editors26 November 2021 Tim Doyle, Senior Policy Advisor at Bipartisan Policy Center explores the rising interest for companies to incorporate ESG into their business practices. Read More

Episode 81: Combatting Fraud In A Pandemic EraBruce Dorris12 November 2021 Bruce Dorris, President and CEO for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners explores the top five risks for fraud. Read More

Episode 80: Addressing The Three Ps Of Marketing Gabie Boko24 September 2021 Gabie Boko, Global Vice President Digital and Unified Customer Experience Officer of HPE addresses the three Ps of marketing. Read More

Episode 79: Ensuring Equal Opportunities On The Business Playing FieldReid Blackman27 August 2021 Reid Blackman, Founder and CEO of Virtue Consultants and Advisory Board Member of Bizconnect joins us on the podcast to discuss ethics in AI. Read More

Episode 78: Celebrating 180 Years Of Innovation with IBM Inderpal Bhandari13 August 2021 Tune in as we hear from Inderpal Bhandari, Global Chief Data Officer at IBM, to celebrate Dun & Bradstreet’s 180-year anniversary. Read More

Episode 77: Behind The Power Of Arm TechnologyInder Singh30 July 2021 Tune in as we hear from Inder Singh, Chief Finance Officer at Arm, one of the UK’s most successful technology companies. Read More

Episode 76: How Data is Changing Human ResourcesJosh Bersin16 July 2021 Josh Bersin, CEO of Josh Bersin Company, discusses employee experience and how analyzing HR data can help businesses decide what really matters. Read More

Episode 75: Managing Risk In The Commercial Real-Estate MarketMatt Richardson2 July 2021 Matt Richardson, Co-Founder and CEO of Income Analytics discusses managing risk in the commercial property market with data. Read More

Episode 74: The Data Safety Net Adrian Kunzle 18 June 2021 Adrian Kunzle, Head of Product and Strategy at OwnBackup discusses the importance of having a data safety net in business. Read More

Episode 73: The Impact Of Data And The Internet Of Things In InsuranceHélène Stanway4 June 2021 Hélène Stanway, Market Engagement and Adoption Lead for Lloyd’s shares her insights on innovation in the insurance ecosystem. Read More

Episode Seventy-Two: Building International Networks Through DataVivek Ramachandran21 May 2021 Vivek Ramachandran, CEO at Serai joins the podcast to discuss fostering global trade networks thanks to data in a post-COVID19 world. Read More

Episode Seventy-One: The Buy Now Pay Later ExplosionHenrik Ståhl7 May 2021 Tune in as Henrik Ståhl, Director of Engineering, Klarna App at Klarna talks about the drivers around consumer adoption of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) models. Read More

Episode Seventy: Managing The Data OverloadFrode Berg30 April 2021 Frode Berg, Managing Director EMEA, Provenir discusses the biggest challenges facing banks and fintech’s and how data can help provide the solution. Read More

Episode Sixty-Nine: Dealing With The Different Dimensions Of DataIrfan Khan23 April 2021 Irfan Khan the President HANA Database & Analytics, SAP explores the value of data and the rise of unstructured data sources. Read More

Episode Sixty-Eight: The Digital GenerationBob Wigley16 April 2021 Bob Wigley, Chair at UK Finance explores the insurmountable impact technology is having on the next generation on their development and relationships. Read More

Episode Sixty-Seven: Data As A Single Source Of TruthAlex Wares2 April 2021 Alex Wares, Managing Director UK at Transmission joins the podcast to discuss the transformation the pandemic has ignited for marketing and sales. Read More

Episode Sixty-Six: The Statistical RevolutionWilliam N Goetzmann26 March 2021 Tune in as we speak to Professor William N Goetzmann of the Yale School of Management. Read More

Episode Sixty-Five: The Value Of Consistency and Certainty In BusinessDanny McCoy19 March 2021 Listen in as we speak to Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec on driving growth across Ireland’s business and economic landscape. Read More

Episode Sixty-Four: The Power of ConnectionsNoor Sugrue5 March 2021 Tune in as we speak to Dun & Bradstreet Accelerate partner Vintro, on the transformational value of the right connection in business. Read More

Episode Sixty-Three: Tackling Supply Chain Management During Covid-19Richard Wilding26 February 2021 Listen in as we discuss with Richard Wilding, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy the importance of supply chain management during the pandemic. Read More

Episode Sixty-Two: Introducing International Opportunities Through DataCristiano Heckert19 February 2021 In this episode we speak to the Ministry of Economy for Brazil and CIAL Dun & Bradstreet on Brazil's digital transformation journey. Read More

Episode Sixty-One: Understanding The Value Exchange Of DataSamantha Seaton5 February 2021 Sam Seaton, CEO at Moneyhub Enterprise explores the value of data, tackling donation leakage and ensuring fair representation of women in finance. Read More

Episode Sixty: Data, The Energy Source Of InsuranceJulie Page29 January 2021 Julie Page, CEO of Aon UK discusses how data will be key to assessing non-damage business interruption insurance in the wake of the global pandemic. Read More

Episode Fifty Nine: Top Five Data & Analytics Trends for 2021Gary Kotovets11 January 2021 Dun & Bradstreet experts predict their top data & analytics trends for 2021 and reveal how businesses can use data to drive growth and navigate disruption Read More

Episode Fifty Eight: The Transformative Role of Data in A Digital WorldSimon Mulcahy8 January 2021 Simon Mulcahy, Chief Innovation Officer at Salesforce, discusses putting data and actionable insights at the fingertips of everyone in the organization. Read More

Episode Fifty-Seven: The Power Of Organic GrowthRichard Wyn Griffith18 December 2020 Richard Wyn Griffith, Managing Director at Softcat explores how data has played an important role in Softcat’s organic growth and wellness at work. Read More

Episode Fifty-Six: Powering The Next Paradigm In InsuranceJames Harrison11 December 2020 James Harrison, Head of Insurance UKI at Dun & Bradstreet interviews insurance industry heavyweights on some of the most pressing issues facing the sector. Read More

Episode Fifty-Five: A Data-Driven Approach To PolicymakingKatherine Baicker4 December 2020 Katherine Baicker, Dean at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy discusses a data-driven approach to policymaking. Read More

Episode Fifty-Four: Why A Global Approach Is Vital For The FutureNicholas Kwan27 November 2020 Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research at Hong Kong Trade Development Council shares how globalisation can bring the world together for mutual benefit. Read More

Episode Fifty-Three: Harnessing Data For Fraud Prevention & DetectionBruce Dorris20 November 2020 Bruce Dorris, President and CEO for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners discusses how data and analytics can help tackle fraud. Read More

Episode Fifty-Two: Democratizing The Economy Through DataDimitrios Dosis13 November 2020 Dimitrios Dosis, President, Mastercard Advisors shares how his team are using better data practices to put the consumer in charge. Read More

Episode Fifty-One: The 400 Million MilestoneGary Kotovets6 November 2020 Gary Kotovets, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Dun & Bradstreet discusses the value of alternative data and depth of insight for businesses. Read More

Episode Fifty: The Role Of Data In Open BankingJayne-Anne Gadhia30 October 2020 Jayne-Anne Gadhia, Founder and Executive Chair at Snoop discusses how Snoop and open banking are responding to customer apathy with traditional banking and deli ... Read More

Episode Forty-Nine: What Gets Measured Gets ManagedAlice Hu Wagner22 October 2020 Alice Hu Wagner, MD of Strategy, Economics & Business Development at the British Business Bank on the importance of data to measure and enact change. Read More

Episode Forty-Eight: Leveraging Data In Sport For Superior PerformanceSam Billings16 October 2020 England Cricketer and Captain of Kent Cricket Club, Sam Billings, explores the power of data in sport and the correlation with superior performance. Read More

Episode Forty-Seven: Putting Data At The Heart Of InsuranceAkhil Lalwani9 October 2020 Akhil Lalwani, Chief Data Officer at Convex Insurance discusses the role of data in insurance and the industry’s move to digital interaction. Read More

Episode Forty-Six: Data-Driven Sourcing During A PandemicMinesh Pore & Brent Barnes2 October 2020 Co-Founders of BuyHive Minesh Pore and Brent Barnes discuss sourcing supplies amidst a global pandemic and using data to ensure quality of manufacturing. Read More

Episode Forty-Five: The Power Of PartnershipsJohn W. Thompson24 September 2020 Dun & Bradstreet President Stephen Daffron talks to John Thompson, Board Chair at Microsoft, about the power of partnerships and D&B Accelerate. Read More

Episode Forty-Four: The Importance of ESG In Responsible BusinessGordon Hagart11 September 2020 Gordon Hagart, Independent Investment Consultant and Special Advisor to the Institutional Investors Roundtable, demystifies ESG and its role in business. Read More

Episode Forty-Three: Data & Quality Benchmarking in PharmaceuticalsMarten Ritz4 September 2020 In this episode we explore the importance of data in ensuring quality benchmarking for the management and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Read More

Episode Forty-Two: Data, The Icon For GrowthBahea Izmeqna28 August 2020 Bahea Izmeqna, COO at Greensill explores why data is an icon to show growth in business. Read More

Episode Forty-One: The Power Of The World Wide WebAdrian Lovett21 August 2020 Adrian Lovett, President and CEO of the World Wide Web Foundation examines the societal and business responsibility of the world wide web. Read More

Episode Forty: Driving The Digital AgendaSean Thompson13 August 2020 Sean Thompson, EVP of Business Network & Ecosystems at SAP discusses the impact of COVID-19 on globalisation, supply chains and the digital agenda. Read More

Episode Thirty-Nine: Learning From History To Plan For The FutureNikhil Kamath7 August 2020 Nikhil Kamath, Co-Founder and CIO of Zerodha and True Beacon covers the need for pragmatic education and growth, plus capital market shifts in India. Read More

Episode Thirty-Eight: The Green Shoots of RecoveryBrian Alster31 July 2020 Brian Alster, GM for Third-Party Risk & Compliance discusses knowing your multi-tier supply chains and preparing for the green shoots of recovery. Read More

Episode Thirty-Seven: Harnessing Data And Technology For A Better WorldAdam Spearing24 July 2020 Adam Spearing, EMEA Field CTO at our partner Salesforce discusses supporting the NHS through COVID and the role of data as a single source of truth. Read More

Episode Thirty-Six: Gaining An Information AdvantageMark Barrenechea17 July 2020 Mark Barrenechea, CEO and CTO of OpenText, discusses the importance of data to deliver an ‘information advantage’ in a post-COVID world in this episode. Read More

Episode Thirty-Five: The Digital RevolutionSameer Sawhney10 July 2020 Sameer Sawhney, Senior MD and Co-Head of APAC at Greensill discusses unleashing sources of capital, upskilling, supporting SMEs and supply chain finance. Read More

Episode Thirty-Four: The Global Scale of CreditLei Chen3 July 2020 Lei Chen, Chief Credit Officer at Lenovo Group discusses the management of trade credit and supply chains on a global scale and the impact of COVID-19. Read More

Episode Thirty-Three: Why Data Needs to be Local and Global for BusinessAdam Marshall26 June 2020 Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce discusses the importance of data at a local business level and the potential for SMEs. Read More

Episode Thirty-Two: Data is a Journey, Not a Destination Lisa Fiondella 18 June 2020 We talk to Lisa Fiondella, Chief Data Officer at Finastra, on utilizing data to solve real-world problems and making better connections through data. Read More

Episode Thirty-One: The Spirit Guide to DataAnthony Scriffignano, Ph.D.12 June 2020 Dun & Bradstreet’s Chief Data Scientist, Anthony Scriffignano, delves into anomalies in data and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence in this latest episode. Read More

Episode Thirty: Keep Calm and Carry OnTerry Scuoler5 June 2020 Pre-lockdown, Terry Scuoler Chair of the Institute of Export & International Trade joined us to talk Brexit and how data can help to drive growth. Read More

Episode Twenty Nine: Putting the Customer FirstRachel Aldighieri29 May 2020 Rachel Aldighieri, Managing Director of the DMA joins us to discuss the GDPR, making data privacy matter and tackling trust in the marketing industry. Read More

Episode Twenty Eight: Key Skills for Working in a Data EnvironmentLeyre Murillo Villar22 May 2020 In this episode Leyre Murillo Villar from Macquarie discusses her early experiences in data and attracting young female talent into the data industry. Read More

Episode Twenty Seven: Prompt Payments - Levelling the Playing FieldPhilip King15 May 2020 The UK’s Small Business Commissioner Philip King discusses best practices for prompt payments and the role data and automation can play to support SMEs. Read More

Episode Twenty Six: Joining the DotsVishal Marria8 May 2020 Vishal Marria, CEO of Quantexa joins Dun & Bradstreet’s Ed Thorne to discuss how connecting the data dots can help fight the human cost of financial crime. Read More

Episode Twenty Five: Why Data Needs Context to Add ValueMark Whitcroft1 May 2020 Mark Whitcroft, Founding Partner at Illuminate Financial joins us to talk about investment trends and extracting actionable insights from data. Read More

Episode Twenty Four: Data and the Fight Against Economic CrimeBob Wigley24 April 2020 Bob Wigley Chairman at UK Finance delves into fighting economic crime, how Brexit could be an opportunity and the impact of tech on the next generation. Read More

Episode Twenty Three: The Data (Re)EvolutionSir Douglas Flint17 April 2020 Sir Douglas Flint discusses the re(evolution) of the banking industry, the increasing breadth of data sources and the introduction of open banking. Read More

Episode Twenty Two: Data is Everybody’s BusinessDavid Gonzalez10 April 2020 David Gonzalez, CDO and Head of Big Data and Advanced Analytics and AI at Vodafone Business discusses how data can transform and connect businesses. Read More

Episode Twenty One: Closing the GapThe Editors3 April 2020 This special episode features a panel hosted by Catherine Mayer, co-founder of the Women's Equality Party, focused on gender and data gaps in businesses. Read More

Episode Twenty: Democratizing DataStephen C. Daffron27 March 2020 Stephen Daffron, President of Dun and Bradstreet, talks about the Firm’s new Analytics Studio and why data is critical to gaining a competitive edge. Read More

Episode Nineteen: Why People and Relationships Are Key to SuccessStephen Catlin20 March 2020 Stephen Catlin, founder and CEO of Convex, joins us in this podcast episode to share his 46-year journey within the insurance industry, and more about his lates ... Read More

Episode Eighteen: Boosting Digital SkillsSir Peter Estlin13 March 2020 Former Lord Mayor of the City of London Sir Peter Estlin talks about Future.Now, a new initiative designed to boost digital skills. Read More

Episode Seventeen: The Accidental BankerBill Winters6 March 2020 Bill Winters, Group CEO at Standard Chartered shares insights from his career in financial services, and his humanitarian work. Read More

Episode Sixteen: Insurance is All About the DataYanna Winter28 February 2020 Yanna Winter, CIO and Head of UK and Global Corporate & Commercial IT at Generali joins the podcast to discuss data management in the insurance industry. Read More

Episode Fifteen: Answering the Questions That MatterVirginia Falcon21 February 2020 Virginia Falcon and Nadia Sotiropoulou from Google’s Measurement & Analytics Team discuss how data and insights are changing the way we run businesses today. Read More

Episode Fourteen: The Variety of DataClaire Thompson14 February 2020 Claire Thompson, Head of Data & Analytics at RBS shares why she thinks the most exciting thing about data is the variety of different applications Read More

Episode Thirteen: The Increasing Possibilities of DataSimon Walker4 February 2020 Simon Walker, Managing Partner at Kubrick discusses the value that diversity of talent and skills can deliver for a transforming data industry. Read More

Episode Twelve: Girls in DataRachel Keane31 January 2020 Rachel Keane explains how the new ‘Girls in Data’ initiative encourages young women to explore the breath of career opportunities in data & analytics. Read More

Episode Eleven: The Golden Age of ChangeRichard Lumb24 January 2020 Hear Richard Lumb, Board Member at Finastra, share his experiences and perspective on the changing financial services industry and the importance of data. Read More

Episode Ten: The Importance of Being CuriousSarah Moore17 January 2020 Recorded at the Women in Data conference, Sarah Moore, Data Intelligence Director at Sky shares her career journey and her passion about customer data. Read More

Episode Nine: Mining, Purifying and Extracting Value from DataStephen C. Daffron10 January 2020 In our latest episode, Stephen C. Daffron, President of Dun & Bradstreet discusses how data & analytics can enable better access to capital and help support bus ... Read More

Episode Eight: Gaining Actionable Insight From DataPaul Walker3 January 2020 Paul Walker shares his thoughts on the importance of data, analytics and AI to the future of business. Read More

Episode Seven: The Importance of Having a Good MentorSue Langley20 December 2019 This week Sue Langley talks about her passion for mentoring others and what diversity means for her in an evolving business environment. Read More

Episode Six: Women in DataLouise Cavanagh13 December 2019 Join us for a special episode recorded live from the Women in Data conference in London, exploring the importance of diversity in the data industry. Read More

Episode Five: The Evolution of the Payments IndustryBruce Lowthers9 December 2019 Bruce Lowthers joins us for this instalment recorded live at the P20 conference in London to discuss the modernisation of banking platforms and the evolution of ... Read More

Episode Four: Data, Diversity and Science FictionAnn Cairns29 November 2019 Ann Cairns, Vice Chairman of Mastercard shares her views on data privacy, diversity in the workplace and her love of science fiction. Read More

Episode Three: Jason Crabtree, Co-Founder & CEO of QOMPLXJason Crabtree22 November 2019 In this episode Jason Crabtree, Co-Founder and CEO of QOMPLX, discussed on the importance of embracing complexity in an interconnected world. Read More

Episode Two: Max Firth, MD of Funding XchangeMax Firth15 November 2019 In this episode we're joined by Max Firth of Funding Xchange to discuss how data and technology are helping to fuel small business growth. Read More

Episode One: Anthony Jabbour, CEO Dun & Bradstreet and Black KnightAnthony Jabbour8 November 2019 In our inaugural episode Anthony discusses how analytics is key to making sense of the tremendous amount of data available in our modern world. Read More