Christopher B.
About Christopher B.
Christopher B. serves as the Group Chief Data Officer at QBE Insurance in London, England, a position he has held since 2022. With a robust background in data management across various industries, he has previously worked in senior roles at Danone, Barclays, and ING, among others.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Christopher B. serves as the Group Chief Data Officer at QBE Insurance Group, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's data strategy and governance, ensuring that data is effectively managed and utilized to drive business decisions.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining QBE Insurance, Christopher B. held several significant positions in various organizations. He was the SVP - Chief Data Officer at Danone from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Barclays as Managing Director - Head of Master Data Management from 2012 to 2014 and at Nomura International as Managing Director - Global Head of Enterprise Data Management from 2010 to 2012. His career also includes roles at Thomson Reuters, where he held multiple positions, including Director of Business Management IMS - EMEA.
Education and Expertise
Christopher B. has a diverse educational background, with studies at prestigious institutions. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Services Management from The University of Salford between 2014 and 2017. He also completed several courses at INSEAD, including topics on blockchain technologies and sustainability. His training includes NLP and hypnosis, achieving Master Practitioner status in these fields.
Recognition and Achievements
Christopher B. has been recognized for his contributions to the field of data management. He was named in the Data IQ 100 most influential data leaders list for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021. Additionally, he is acknowledged as one of the Hottopics.ht Global 100 Data Visionaries in both 2020 and 2023. His influence extends to academia, where he served on the MIT CISR Data Research Advisory Board.
Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
In addition to his professional roles, Christopher B. volunteered as a Data Mentor for Revive from 2020 to 2022 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. This role involved mentoring individuals and organizations on data-related initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement and knowledge sharing in the field of data management.