Data & AI is complex and constantly evolving, In this blog I explore the making of a winning data & ai strategy and some the pitfalls to avoid, drawing on my experience and literature.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every domain it touches—and data management is no exception. At a recent Public Sector AI Week, I had the opportunity to reflect on how AI is not only disrupting traditional data practices but also opening new doors for value creation, governance, and competitive differentiation. In this piece I share my reflections and lessons from practice.

In today’s data-driven world, scaling insights requires more than data — it demands context and trust. As machines increasingly generate and consume insights, metadata and data quality become essential enablers of sustainable data value. With Generative AI (GenAI), we now have the tools to scale and automate these capabilities like never before.