Dun & Bradstreet is proud to partner with Women in Data to advance gender parity in the data industry. We recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workforce where women can thrive. By closing the gender pay gap and implementing targeted initiatives, we aim to attract, develop, and retain talented women in data, ensuring they play a pivotal role in shaping innovation and driving meaningful impact across the industry.
The UK data landscape is set to undergo a major transformation, driven by the increasing adoption of AI-driven analytics, real-time data processing, and a stronger focus on data governance. As businesses strive to harness AI for decision-making, high-quality, well-integrated data will become a critical differentiator. Organisations will need to prioritise data transparency, bias mitigation, and explainability to build trust in AI insights. Regulatory pressures around AI ethics and data privacy will also shape how companies collect, manage, and use data.
For nearly 200 years, Dun & Bradstreet has supported clients in achieving growth through the transformative power of data and analytics. As the world has rapidly evolved, so have we—serving more industries in more places than ever. We combine global data with local expertise to provide deep insights, intelligent tools, and tailored solutions. From navigating economic challenges to capitalising on new opportunities, we help businesses make smarter decisions and unlock value throughout every phase of the business lifecycle.
Expertise: Mathematics, Data, Analysis
Education: Studied Mathematics at the University of Manchester
Social media details: LinkedIn
Becca is responsible for UK & Irish Data Quality, and sits on the UK Leadership Team, representing the Data Team. Becca joined Dun & Bradstreet in 1996, looking to get hands-on experience for all she had learned.
In her 25 years at the company, Becca has been involved in many different and exciting projects. Becca began her career at Dun & Bradstreet with an entry level Customer Service position and from there transitioned into Data Operations and junior management. Since then, Becca has taken roles in Global Re engineering programmes, managed a large offshore vendor and more recently focused in on driving improvements UK & Ireland Data Quality.
Becca came to Dun & Bradsrteet to get some practical office experience while she figured out what she wanted to do, but was presented with so many opportunities to learn that Becca has stayed.
Becca’s path has been a true grass roots progression, and she quotes that the people culture and challenges have kept her grounded and motivated.
Education background: Susan is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal. Susan is an experienced marketing leader specialising in international marketing, communications, and brand strategy, with expertise across the tech and finance sectors.
Role and Responsibilities at Dun & Bradstreet: Susan joined Dun & Bradstreet in January 2022 and leads the International Marketing and Communications Team. She is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications strategies across International markets, including Europe, India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the company’s global Worldwide Network. Her role covers brand management, public relations, crisis communications, social media, demand generation, website development, and product marketing.
Before joining Dun & Bradstreet, Susan was the Global Chief Marketing Officer at TMF Group, overseeing marketing operations across 85 countries and 120 offices. Prior to that, she spent 15 years in Asia, serving as Regional Director for Asia Pacific at TMF Group in Malaysia and as Regional Director for Wolters Kluwer in Singapore. Susan is also a company spokesperson and storyteller, frequently appearing in top print, digital, and broadcast media. She is a seasoned thought leader often speaking at industry events worldwide.
Education background: Victoria studied English & Drama at the University of Birmingham before later returning to education to complete an MSc in Human Resource Management at Birkbeck, University of London. She has continued to develop her expertise, specialising in employment law and earning Director qualifications. Victoria is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a member of the Institute of Directors.
Role and responsibilities at Dun & Bradstreet: As a People Business Partner within the Global Business Partnering Function at Dun & Bradstreet, Victoria is responsible for the People Function in the UK and is a member of the UK Leadership Team, representing People. Her role focuses on integrating organisational objectives with people strategies, including workforce design, talent development, reward, and fostering a strong organisational culture.
Prior to joining Dun & Bradstreet, Victoria worked across various industries, gaining broad expertise in HR and business strategy. A career highlight has been the ability to balance continuous learning alongside a full-time career, expanding her professional network and gaining recognition for key milestones. Since joining Dun & Bradstreet, she has continued her learning journey, with the company supporting her passion for being #StillLearning.
Education background: Chemistry with Business Management BSc from University of Manchester.
Alicia started her career as a data analyst which provided a great foundation for understanding how effective analytics and data management is crucial for businesses to be successful. Progressing into a consultative role working across a wide range of sectors and projects and managing a team of analysts, she built up experience in designing and delivering effective data solutions for clients. She then transitioned into a product role, leveraging her experience of solving client problems to build effective products to take to market.
Area of expertise: Product management and strategy, ESG data solutions
Your role and responsibilities at Dun & Bradstreet: Now the Head of ESG in Dun & Bradstreet’s Go To Market team, she is responsible for the strategy and commercial activity of D&B’s ESG product suite, empowering businesses to progress towards their ESG goals and become more sustainable through data insight.
Education Background: Amy trained as a commercial technology lawyer at the first City law firm to provide this specialist training, establishing a strong foundation in legal support for businesses operating in the fast-moving worlds of technology, data, and analytics.
Role and Responsibilities at Dun & Bradstreet:
Amy leads Dun & Bradstreet’s European Commercial Legal team, overseeing the provision of legal support across Dun & Bradstreet’s 21 European markets. Her role focuses on providing strategic legal counsel, supporting business operations, and managing legal and regulatory risk across a diverse landscape.
A Brief Overview of Your Career Journey or Key Highlights:
Amy’s career spans multiple industries, including financial services, media management consultancy, and events. The common thread throughout her career has been the provision of legal expertise to technology- and data-driven businesses. She has led through corporate change in multiple organisations, driving legal strategies that support business transformation. She is passionate about creating and supporting diverse teams across distributed geographies and cultures, has a career history of fostering, and leading cohesive, high-performing teams.
Amy is a global co-chair of a Dun & Bradstreet Employee Resource Group for women, which aims to address biases against female progression and leadership, and to recognise women’s leadership and organisational contributions. She is passionate about championing diverse perspectives, particularly for individuals with neurodiversities. Beyond her role at Dun & Bradstreet, Amy is a trustee for a charity which supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in accessing the education to which they are entitled.
Area of Expertise: Solution Sales Leadership, Sales Intelligence, Mentoring, Sales Coaching, Leadership, Revenue Growth
Education Background: Studied Information Technology at the University of Dublin
Role and Responsibilities at Dun & Bradstreet:
Hillary is responsible for driving revenue growth and delivering strategic sales solutions to customers. She specialises in leveraging sales intelligence and data-driven insights to help organisations optimise their go-to-market strategies. With a strong focus on mentoring and sales coaching, she works closely with teams to develop high-performing sales professionals, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Hillary also plays a key role in identifying market opportunities, fostering customer relationships, and enhancing the overall sales strategy to drive sustainable success.
Career Journey and Key Highlights:
Hillary began her career at IBM in Dublin, working in the manufacturing team, where she quickly realised her ability to bridge the gap between customer needs and technical solutions. This discovery led her to transition into a more customer-facing role, focusing on sales and customer engagement. Seeking new challenges, she moved to London to join Citrix before moving to Avention, where she stepped into leadership.
It was during her time at Avention, then Dun & Bradstreet that Hillary experienced a significant personal milestone—being openly gay in the workplace for the first time. Since then, she has been dedicated to paving the way for others, advocating for inclusivity, and ensuring that those coming after her have an even clearer path to success. Through her leadership and mentorship, she continues to foster an environment where authenticity is celebrated, and diversity drives progress.
Area of Expertise: Product Management, B2B SaaS, Finance and Private Capital
Education Background: Studied Computer Science at the University of Lagos
Role and Responsibilities at Dun & Bradstreet: Ife sits on the International Sales Acceleration Product Team, responsible for scaling the product across multiple markets, leveraging automation, GenAI, and data to support the end-to-end sales cycle. She translates research and user feedback into data-driven insights, executing on an actionable product roadmap aligned with business goals and customer needs.
Career Journey and Key Highlights: Ife has a strong research background from working on UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded projects and is a published author in tier 1 academic journals. She comes from a start-up and discovery background, having worked severally as the first product hire, managing 0-1 product development. As a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), she has worked in various data-focused sectors such as embedded finance, ESG, and supply chain. Outside of work, Ife is involved in venture capital and private equity, particularly in emerging markets, and is an alumnus of the Included VC fellowship.
Area of Expertise: Data Architecture, Data Consulting, Requirements Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Analytics, People Management, Diversity & Inclusion
Education Background: Aswathy completed a degree in Engineering and an MBA in Human Resource Management in India. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration at Henley Business School, with a research focus on leadership, organisational behaviour, and reputation.
Role and Responsibilities at Dun & Bradstreet:
Aswathy is the Data Architect for several global technology initiatives at Dun & Bradstreet. She works closely with business stakeholders, data owners, and technology teams to design robust and scalable data architecture solutions. With deep expertise in enterprise data modelling and transformation, she ensures data engineering activities are aligned with best practices and optimised for D&B’s data ecosystem. Aswathy is also a trusted internal subject matter expert, known for her in-depth knowledge of D&B datasets and her collaborative, solution-focused approach.
Career Journey and Key Highlights:
Prior to joining Dun & Bradstreet, Aswathy worked as a data architect and consultant on flagship projects at Cognizant, where she also led initiatives as part of the UKI Women Empowered (WE) network, creating events and opportunities to support an inclusive workplace. She holds multiple certifications in cloud platforms and Agile methodologies, and is passionate about continuous learning and mentoring the next generation of tech talent. Outside of work, Aswathy volunteers her time and serves as a parent trustee at a local secondary school.
