Colin Sutherland
About Colin Sutherland
Colin Sutherland serves as the Group Chief Data Architect at Arch Capital Group Ltd., where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in data management and business intelligence, having held senior roles at Allianz and Vodafone, and holds multiple degrees including an MBA and a law degree.
Work at Arch Capital Group
Colin Sutherland serves as the Group Chief Data Architect at Arch Capital Group Ltd. since 2022. In this role, he has initiated a virtual Centre of Excellence for Group Enterprise Data, focusing on establishing best practices and standards across the organization. He is responsible for the development of a modern Data Management Framework and the standardization of toolsets and processes. Additionally, he actively participates in the Enterprise Data Council and Architectural Board, providing thought leadership and direction in data-related matters.
Previous Experience at Allianz
Prior to his current position, Colin Sutherland worked at Allianz for a total of nine years. He held the role of Senior Project Manager for the BI Programme from 2012 to 2017 in Munich, Germany. He then advanced to Global Chief Data Architect from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to data architecture initiatives in the same location. His tenure at Allianz focused on enhancing business intelligence and data management capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Colin Sutherland has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from Edinburgh Napier University. He also holds a Master of Business Studies (MBA) from the same institution. Additionally, he studied Computing Science at Stirling University, where he achieved a BSc 2.1. He further pursued legal studies at the University of Buckingham, obtaining an LLB 2.1. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in data architecture and management.
Career History and Roles
Colin Sutherland has held various roles in data management and business intelligence throughout his career. He worked at Vodafone as a BI Development Manager/Architect/PM from 2010 to 2012 in Budapest. Prior to that, he served as a Global Business Intelligence Architect at Diageo Plc from 1999 to 2004. He also held positions at Kalido as a Senior Principal Consultant and at AXA as a Managing Consultant. His career reflects a strong focus on data architecture and business intelligence across multiple industries.