Tom is a qualified actuary with extensive experience in software, data science, and consulting. As a Director at Eckler, he leads the firm’s technology and AI strategy, delivering innovative solutions across multiple business units. Tom has pioneered AI-driven initiatives in actuarial science, insurance, investment and people analytics. He is passionate about building high-performing, ethical technology teams. He holds a Master’s in Astrophysics from the University of Bristol and actively contributes to the actuarial data science community.
Day 1: Nov 18, 2025
Day 2: Nov 19, 2025
9:00 am
OPENING PANEL: WHAT LEADERS WISH THEIR DATA TEAMS KNEW
Bridging the Communication Gap Between Executives and Technical Teams
Senior decision-makers are increasingly relying on data-driven insights to inform high-stakes decisions, but too often, critical information is lost in translation between technical and business domains. Take away specific solutions to:
- Understand the executive lens: what defines “value” in a boardroom context.
- Bridge key disconnects and learn how technical outputs need to be translated into strategic, actionable narratives.
- Structure conversations around risk, opportunity, and outcomes — not just models and metrics.
Advance your understanding of boardroom expectations and gain strategies to elevate the role of data in organizational decision-making.
