Guest: Noel Toal, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer of Repurpose It

Noel joins Rina to unpack how he rebuilt trust in data at Repurpose It, an industrial resource recovery business where data and analytics can easily sit low on the agenda. He shares how he pulled over 70 dashboards down to just five, the mindset shift that changed how his board engaged with technology, how he won over his toughest sceptic and how the business is beginning to explore what AI can do for its operations.

Key points:

• Industrial businesses often deprioritise data, even when the opportunity is significant
• Over 70 dashboards were consolidated down to five, rebuilding trust in the process
• Presenting strategy in business terms rather than technical terms changes how a board engages
• The most resistant executive in the room can become your strongest advocate
• Early signs of AI adoption are starting to shape how the business operates

Takeaway: In an industrial setting where data rarely gets top billing, the businesses that get board buy-in are the ones that translate technology into outcomes the board already cares about.