In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian interviews Edgar Núñez, Chief Data Officer at Coca-Cola FEMSA. Edgar details his transition from the supply chain finance department at P&G to a leading role in data analytics. He shares how his electronics engineering background helped him tackle data reliability issues and drive automation.
Edgar recounts the challenges of integrating business intelligence and consumer market knowledge at P&G. He discusses the resistance faced, the loss of team members, and the ultimate success in forming a multi-domain data science organization.
The conversation also steers towards the evolving role of a Chief Data Officer, emphasizing that it extends beyond data governance to include data operations and driving business value through analytics. He explains how AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard are integral to his work, highlighting the importance of ethical use and continuous learning. For aspiring leaders, he advises staying curious and closely aligned with business objectives.
Key Highlights:
Trustworthy data is crucial for business decisions
Automate to avoid repetitive manual tasks
Combine data science with business strategies
Ethical AI use is vital
Data governance goes beyond compliance
Leverage partners, not just vendors
Effective leadership needs strategic thinking
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13 окт 2024
