From data village to metropolis with Henry Rice, Frasers Group

Amid a sea of change, the retail landscape has dramatically shifted over the past five years. In this episode, Henry Rice from Frasers Group joins Chief Data Citizen, Stijn Christiaens, at Data Citizens On the Road where they explore the far-reaching impacts of Brexit, the global pandemic, and the cost of living crisis on the retail industry. In the latter part of the conversation, Henry and Stijn tackle the challenge of morphing a 'data village’ into a formidable 'data metropolis.’ They also explore how we can shatter the age-old boundaries between technical and business facets to become indispensable data partners to our business.Three reasons you should listen to this episode:Learn about the profound impact of Brexit, the global pandemic, and the cost of living crisis on the retail landscape, and how Frasers Group managed to adapt and thrive.Understand the pivotal role of data governance in adopting emerging technologies like generative AI and machine learning.Discover insights on transitioning from a 'data village to a 'data metropolis', the importance of aligning with the business, and how to become an indispensable data partner to your business.ResourcesConnect with Henry on LinkedinConnect with Stijn on LinkedinEnjoyed this Episode?Be sure to follow us so you never miss an update. You can leave us a review on Apple or Spotify, and share it with your friends and colleagues to help others learn more about the importance of a data-first digital transformation approach.Have questions? You can connect with us on LinkedIn. For more updates, please visit our website.