Episode 7 Vukosi Sambo: The path to Data Monetisation

In my 7th episode I speak to Vukosi Sambo about data monetisation, treating data as an asset, becoming a chief data officer, and his top three tips for becoming a Chief Data Officer.   Vukosi is an experienced executive with over 10 years’ experience in insurance, banking, FMCG and Market Research.  He is an expert specialist in data science, digital strategies, infonomics, data monetisation, risk management and actuarial, business architecture, consumer research and insights, remuneration design, process analysis, change and operations management.    He currently serves as the Chief Data Officer of Kaelo, a South African health insurer with over 1 million lives under cover, specialising in primary healthcare, wellness program, gap cover and onsite clinics. He also serves as the chairperson of the remuneration committee (REMCO), member of the people committee, member of the IT and Data committee, and company’s group executive committee.  Prior to Joining Kaelo, Vukosi held senior roles in Discovery Bank, SAB, Nielsen and Discovery Health.  He has won several awards including Global Top 100 Data Visionaries 2020, Discovery CEO outstanding leader star award & Top Region Matriculant (Limpopo). Major previous projects include leading migration of Discovery Card from FNB platform to Discovery Bank.  His background includes studies in Economic Science (Wits), Post Graduate Advanced Program in Risk Management (Unisa), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Unisa), Executive education in Digital Strategies for Business (Columbia Business School, USA), Certificate in Lean Six Sigma (BMGI University, USA), Certificate in Advanced Forecasting for Data Analysts (Adcorp Analytics), Certificates in Cloud Computing and Machine Learning (GreatLearning).    He is currently completing MBA with Unisa SBL and Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence with University of Texas, USA. He is the member of the operation research society of South Africa and Institute of Risk Managers. He is a comrade marathon, two oceans marathon and Soweto marathon finisher. About Samir: Samir is a data strategy and analytics leader, CEO and Founder of datazuum. He has a history of helping data executives and leaders craft and execute their data strategies. His passion for data strategy led him to launch, the Data Accelerator Workshop, and host the popular Data Strategy Show. After a career in both private and public sectors Samir launched the datazuum brand in 2012, with a view to working with executives to deliver data strategy at a time when data was not seen as a business asset. Today datazuum delivers projects across both private and public sectors including: Charities, Financial Services (Banking & Insurance), Government, Housing & Construction, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Media & Publishing, Outsourcing, Postal, Retail, Telecoms, Transport and Utilities. Samir has 20 years of international experience across Europe, North America, and Africa. Is a regular speaker at international conferences, coach / mentor, a charity fundraiser, and youth champion for Working Knowledge - supporting young people to achieve their personal and career goals in life. Samir lives in London with his wife and daughter. Contact details for Samir LinkedIn: Samir Sharma Email: [email protected] website: www.datazuum.com