In this episode of Dun & Bradstreet’s Power of Data Podcast, Nick White, Head of Sales for Dun & Bradstreet’s Worldwide Network, sits down with Sean Culey, Director of Supply Chain at the MTC and Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University, to explore the seismic shifts transforming global supply chains.

Sean shares his unique career journey, from leading SAP implementations at Cadbury Schweppes to advising the UN and Silicon Valley AI firms, and explains why the convergence of technologies like AI, robotics, and digital twins is redefining manufacturing. He introduces the concept of value networks, a customer-centric alternative to traditional linear supply chains, and argues for a “Copernican business revolution” that puts customer value at the centre.

In this episode of the Power of Data Podcast, Roisin McCarthy, founder of Women in Data®, joins Susan McKay to reflect on a decade of progress – and persistent challenges – in driving gender equity in data and tech.

Roisin shares how Women in Data® has grown from 25,000 to over 90,000 members across 130 countries, and why visibility, sponsorship and role modelling are critical to retaining women in mid and senior-level roles. She also introduces Girls in Data, a sister initiative aiming to inspire 1 million young women in the UK by 2030.

From the importance of flexible working and engineered mentoring schemes, to the risks of bias in AI and the need for inclusive training data, Roisin offers practical insights for leaders who want to build more equitable data cultures.

In this episode of the Power of Data Podcast, Michael Conway, UK Banking and FinTech Industry Leader at IBM, joins Nick White to explore how artificial intelligence and data are transforming the financial services landscape.
Michael shares his journey from data to AI leadership, and how IBM is helping banks and fintech’s navigate the fast-moving world of intelligent automation. From reducing cost-to-serve while improving customer experience, to building AI strategies that scale with governance and grit, Michael offers practical insights into what separates AI leaders from laggards. He also discusses the importance of upskilling, the future of workforce transformation, and why high-quality, well-managed data is the foundation of any successful AI initiative. Whether it’s complaints handling, customer service, or regulatory compliance, Michael explains how AI is delivering real-world impact at scale - and why the best place to start is simply to start.