Richard Davis
About Richard Davis
Richard Davis serves as the Chief Data Officer at Ofcom, where he has worked since 2022. Previously, he held various roles at Lloyds Banking Group, including Head of Innovation, and has extensive academic credentials in mathematics and chemistry from the University of York.
Work at Ofcom
Richard Davis serves as the Chief Data Officer at Ofcom, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a program of horizon scanning to understand emerging analytics approaches and their applications. He is responsible for driving the creation of strategic partnerships with external organizations, enhancing Ofcom's capabilities in data science and analytics.
Previous Experience at Lloyds Banking Group
Prior to joining Ofcom, Richard Davis worked at Lloyds Banking Group for a total of five years in various roles. He served as Head of Innovation from 2017 to 2022 and as Head of Analytics from 2013 to 2017. Earlier in his career at Lloyds, he was a Senior Manager in Model Development within the Group Risk department from 2010 to 2013. His work focused on delivering advanced analytical applications across financial services.
Educational Background
Richard Davis studied at the University of York, where he earned a BSc in Mathematics with Economics from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining an MRes in Mathematics and Biology from 2002 to 2003. He completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of York from 2003 to 2006, where he developed dynamical systems approaches for carbon dynamics in the atmosphere.
Analytical Expertise and Contributions
Richard Davis has delivered advanced analytical applications in various fields, including economics, ecology, biochemistry, financial services, and telecommunications. He has developed artificial neural network methods for predicting insect migration patterns during his MRes studies. Additionally, he has provided expert advice in international forums on developing data science products for businesses and has been a keynote speaker at international conferences on novel analytical methods.
Professional Roles Prior to Ofcom
Before his tenure at Lloyds Banking Group, Richard Davis worked at The Food and Environment Research Agency as an Analyst from 2003 to 2007. He also held the position of GSA Internal Officer at the University of York from 2004 to 2007. His diverse roles have contributed to his extensive experience in data analysis and innovation.