This week we held our annual Data and AI Exchange, bringing together data, AI, and technology leaders from across the portfolio to share practical experience on live projects and use cases.
The event was hosted by Jan Beitner, Director of Data and AI, Inflexion, with contributions from Tom Baker, Chief Transformation Officer at PMC Treasury, Rory Cooke, Senior Data Analyst at Inflexion, Manou Campbell, Head of Data and Information Systems at Medik8, Ali Greatbatch, Group Data Director at Ocorian, and Fraser Sym, Associate Partner at JMAN Group.
Key takeaways included:
- Agentic AI is delivering real results, but success depends on data foundations and internal ownership - not the technology itself
- Exit readiness requires early investment in governance and a single source of truth; the work is unglamorous but the payoff is significant
- Effective BI functions are built on clear governance and a direct line between data and commercial decisions
- Choosing the right use case matters more than choosing the right tool - start with the process, not the technology
The day closed with drinks, giving attendees the chance to continue the conversation around their own experiences with AI implementation.
