I lead the Data & Analytics Hub within the Notes Division, and over the past three years my focus has been on culture change. I want data and analytics to be accessible to everyone, with no barriers in place. I built the D&A Hub, set its first strategy and have introduced everyday analytical tools alongside more experimental data science, such as the use of AI. In its first year, the Hub cleared a backlog of more than 30 projects, simplified processes and automated routine tasks so colleagues could spend time on higher priorities. My approach is grounded in data principles, but it is always people first.

I actively support our community by mentoring early career colleagues, running practical skills sessions, and am keen to connect different data users to provide support and transparency. I’m keen to represent the partnership to encourage more women to go into data roles through school outreach and speaking at events.

Iulia is a Data Scientist in the Insurance Analytics Division specializing in building applications and data pipelines to support decision-making with regulatory data. With 6 years’ experience in data science and financial supervision, she has built tools for data visualization, text classification, and topic modelling, drawing on her background in overseeing firms and working with regulators across jurisdictions. As a woman in data, she champions inclusion and upskilling, supporting the community by delivering training, providing mentoring, judging hackathons, and organizing past editions of the Bank of England Innovation Competition. She will represent the partnership across initiatives that promote learning, responsible AI and user-centred design. Beyond work, Iulia enjoys playing basketball (enthusiastically, if not expertly!), which informs her approach to creative problem-solving, collaboration, and the art of learning by doing.

I’m a Data Scientist in the Macro financial Risk Division (FSSR) at the Bank of England, building data products and insights for financial stability. Self-taught in data science, I began my Bank career as a Research Assistant and have grown within the Bank’s data community over the past nine years. I work across Python, R, SQL and Power BI, and I care as much about how we work as what we deliver—modernising data infrastructure, embedding best practice coding standards, and fostering inclusion through DE&I initiatives.

I specialise in applying data science to generate policy relevant insights and novel risk assessment. I’m one of the Bank’s experts on UK commercial real estate, co leading the Commercial Property Forum and improving how we analyse opaque markets. This includes a new approach to mapping UK CRE ownership, published in Bank Underground, which is informing discussions on ownership structures and the role of private-equity and AI, as well as the Bank’s first estimate of shrinkage in the private rental sector, published in Bank Overground.

Alongside this, I lead DE&I initiatives, co-chairing the DG FS Ethnic Minority Listening Network and co leading the FSSR Ethnic Minority Lived Experience Working Group, supporting colleagues and shaping inclusion. Being a black woman, I have become accustomed to often being the only one in professional spaces and the challenges that can bring – so I want to be a role model to others following behind me.

Outside of work, I’m a wife and mum to a five-year-old son — the Bank has been a place where I’ve been able balance a rewarding career with family life.

As Head of the Data and Statistics Division at the Bank of England, I draw on over three decades of experience to push the boundaries of what’s possible with our data. I’m energised by the challenge of transforming today’s capabilities into tomorrow’s innovations—harnessing technology, creativity, and collaboration to build a more dynamic, future-ready organisation. My commitment to data leadership and gender inclusion runs deep, and I’m driven by a genuine passion for developing, empowering, and championing the talented people across DSD and DAT.

Through our partnership with Women in Data®, I’m inspired to spark change by bringing powerful stories to life, uplifting others through mentorship, and creating opportunity through purposeful sponsorship—celebrating the remarkable diversity, brilliance, and lived experience that make our data community such a force for progress.

I’m a data scientist in the Governance, Accounting, Resilience and Data division, focusing on productivity and insight. Over the past eleven years I’ve worked as a software developer, a data analyst and a data scientist on many interesting projects involving data and technology. These projects included building tools and upskilling others on new technologies. The part of being a data scientist I enjoy the most is raising awareness about what data science can do. As a woman in data, I’m passionate about data ethics, including responsible AI use. I’m keen to represent the partnership by speaking and taking part in discussions. Outside of work, I enjoy gluten-free baking which shapes my perspective on inclusion.

I’m the Director of Data Transformation Programmes at the Bank of England, responsible for delivering an ambitious portfolio of change as we transform our end-to-end data capability, reduce obsolescence risk and provide colleagues with modern tools and services to access, analyse and use their data. With over two decades of experience across government, consulting and financial services, I focus on pairing strong technical foundations with user-centred delivery so teams can unlock trusted insight at scale. I’m passionate about data and AI ethics, and building high-performing, inclusive teams. I actively support our community through mentoring and speaking opportunities, and I’m keen to represent the partnership through storytelling, mentoring and sponsorship, helping amplify the diversity of backgrounds, talent and experience available across the data community. Beyond work, I’m a reader, runner and working mum – not necessarily in that order! – and always looking for ways to bring more joy into the juggle.

I’m an Analytics Manager at Compare the Market, working at the intersection of Advanced Analytics and Data Science. My role is hands-on, leading a team that supports commercial decision-making by delivering insights that shape pricing strategies and drive measurable outcomes for both the business and our customers.

I grew up with an unusual but complementary mix of creativity and a love of mathematics. I originally aspired to be an architect, but the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the construction industry prompted me to pivot towards Mathematics and Statistics, a decision I’ve never regretted.

After completing a Mathematics degree at the University of Warwick, I began my career in aviation, where I spent nine years working across data roles, travelling extensively and building experience in data, machine learning, and applied analytics. After completing a Master’s in Data Science and AI, I was ready for a new challenge and moved into insurance, drawn by Compare the Market’s strong data-driven culture and clear strategic vision for analytics.

My mum spent her entire career breaking glass ceilings in insurance, and her diligence, consistency, and professionalism have always inspired me. Some of my proudest career moments have come from helping others grow – supporting high-potential colleagues, offering honest feedback, and seeing them succeed.

What I enjoy most about working in data is uncovering insights that fundamentally change how a problem is understood or open new approaches to pricing and commercial strategy. My advice to other women in data is simple: speak up, ask questions, and share your perspective.

I am General Counsel at the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK regulator for personal data and Freedom of Information. I have been in this role since August 2025, leading on the ICO’s legal strategy and governance, and advising on complex data protection and information rights matters ultimately ensuring regulatory compliance and the responsible use of individuals’ data.

My career in data has centred around the theme of data guardianship, and ensuring data is used responsibly, ethically, and with legal certainty by those entrusted to it. Compliance isn’t just about following rules but about creating trust so that the value of data can be fully realised.

My route into a career in data has been via various public sector roles.  Prior to joining the ICO I was General Counsel and Director of Devolution, Governance and Law at the Electoral Commission. This followed a variety of legal posts in the Government Legal Department, most recently as head of the legal team responsible for data protection and civil society at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), where I led on reforming data protection policy and legislation, dealing with data issues arising out of Brexit, and delivering government initiatives in civil society policy.

Working in data is a broad topic which I find varied and fascinating.  I can put my wide range of experience in policy making, regulation, and law to good use.  The work we do has real world implications and it is important to bring diverse perspectives to tackling the challenges in data.

It’s incredibly important to me that everyone has the opportunity to get involved in the sector and type of work that interests them, regardless of background, gender or ethnicity. That’s why initiatives such as Women In Data – and the ICO’s Women’s Network, of which I am the Executive Sponsor – play such an important role in overcoming barriers that would otherwise remain incredibly challenging to surmount, and we need to continue promoting equal opportunities and inclusion for everyone.