The UK’s top data leaders were honoured at the second annual Data 50 Awards on Thursday evening.

The Data 50 Awards, organised by Information Age, is the UK’s premier initiative for celebrating data leadership and excellence. The list is updated annually to recognise the top individuals and companies creating business value and innovation from data. See the video interview below.

WINNERS

MARKETING & CUSTOMER INSIGHTS

Best in Class: Paul Alexander – Beyond Analysis

INTERNET, MEDIA & ADVERTISING

Best in Class: The Guardian’s Technology Team – Guardian News and Media

SOFTWARE & SERVICES

Best in Class: David Fearne – Arrow ECS

GLOBAL LEADER

Best in Class: Dean Stoecker – Alteryx

CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

Best in Class: Caroline Carruthers – Network Rail

BUSINESS SERVICES & CONSULTING

Best in Class: Mark Seymour – Future Facilities

DATA MANAGEMENT & PROTECTION

Best in Class: Jen Shorten – MarkLogic

PUBLIC UTILITIES, SERVICES & NON-PROFIT

Best in Class:  Tim Carmichael – British Army

DATA SCIENCE, ANALYTICS & QUALITY

Best in Class: Brian Hills – The Data Lab

INTERNET & TELECOMS

Best in Class: Dr. Katia Walsh – Vodafone

UK DATA ENTREPRENEUR

Best in Class: Steve Marsh – GeoSpock

FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE

Best in Class: Jacob Ayres-Thomson – JRP Group