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David Thomas

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Chief Data Officer at Refinitiv, an LSEG business
📍 Hempton, England, United Kingdom

David Thomas is the Chief Data Officer for LSEGs Data & Analytics division, specializing in enterprise-level data strategy for the financial services industry. He is an expert in navigating complex regulatory environments, including GDPR and BCBS239, and is recognized for advocating the benefits of a strong data culture.

He has deep expertise in delivering against a wide array of financial regulations and has experience leading global data teams of more than 600 people.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Data Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hempton, England, United Kingdom
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Data Governance
Actively speaks on the importance of robust data governance and transparent metadata, viewing it as the foundation for both AI innovation and regulatory compliance.
AI in Finance
Focuses on implementing AI and ML solutions, emphasizing that high-quality, well-governed data is crucial for mitigating risks like model corruption and ensuring compliance.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Chief Data Officer
Refinitiv, an LSEG business
7-2018 - 4-2021
Global Head of Data Management & EMEA CDO
HSBC
1-2017 - 7-2018
Regulatory CDO & EMEA,UK & MENAT CDO
HSBC
1-2014 - 12-2016
Global Head of ClientHub
HSBC
1-2010 - 12-2013
Global Head of Client Data
Barclays Capital
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Education
1993 - 1996
BSc Geography (with Economics)
The University of Manchester
1986 - 1993
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Sevenoaks School
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