In October 2025, Orbition Group hosted Driven by Data LIVE, where they welcomed 120 CDOs/Data Leaders to Tobacco Dock in London for a half day event, which included 3 panel discussions and some roundtable conversations.

The third panel discussion saw Catherine King joined by;

• Paul Hollands, Chief Data & AI Officer, AXA,
• Johanna Hutchinson, Chief Data Officer, BAE Systems
• Nick Blewden, Director of Data, Coop
• Sam Hancock, Global Head of Data Science, Octopus Energy

Where they discussed, Leading with a Legacy of Impact, How Data can Change the World, which includes;

• How to distinguish between short-term value creation and long-term impact when shaping your data strategy.
• The decisions made that will outlive tenure and define data leadership legacy.
• The boldest thing a CDO should be doing today, but most aren’t.
• The people-first principles that anchor leadership when making high-stakes data decisions.
• Experiencing the “this is why we do it” moment and the times when data work had a direct, unforgettable human impact.

Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.

Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.

If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.

At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.

From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.

We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.

Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.