#83 The Chief Data and Analytics Officer Role (CDAO) with David Thomas – Data Analytics Executive

David Thomas is an executive with significant experience in strategy, data & analytics, and multiple functions that enable organisations. Since 2016, he has been responsible for BNZ's Information Strategy, establishing a market-leading position with a strategy to deliver actionable insight and enhance customer experiences. Change has been a reoccurring theme of his career, including business turnaround, transformation, the introduction of new competencies / operating models, and to enable growth. David's professional experience shows a proven track record of delivering sustainable results - frequently fueled by insight and strong execution.  Enjoy the show!  We speak about:  [00:30] About David Thomas  [05:50] What did you learn from your thesis?  [18:00] What are the reasons people stop having a close interaction with the data?  [23:10] What are the components of a good CDAO?  [33:15] How do you keep large teams productive?  [38:00] Advice for future data leaders  Resources:  David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidthomasnz/  Quotes: “If you can measure things, then you can get better.”  “You can never underestimate the language.”  “Tech is moving so fast; you can’t do it on your own. Partnering is so important.”  “You need to partner for thought leadership.”  Thank you to our sponsors: Fyrebox - Make Your Own Quiz! RMIT Online Master of Data Science Strategy and Leadership Gain the advanced strategic, leadership and data science capabilities required to influence executive leadership teams and deliver organisation-wide solutions. We are RUBIX. - one of Australia’s leading pure data consulting companies delivering project outcomes for some of the world’s leading brands. Visit online.rmit.edu.au for more information And as always, we appreciate your Reviews, Follows, Likes, Shares and Ratings. Thank you so much for listening. Enjoy the show!