Members Only Webinar - The Future of Data Careers

This webinar sees Mark Townsend (KDR Talent Solutions) and Sarah Higham (DAMA UK), explore how the data job market is evolving, from traditional governance roles to cutting-edge generative AI (GenAI) opportunities. It covers current market trends, the most in-demand skills, career progression strategies and practical hiring advice, and how frameworks such as DAMA’s are evolving. The session also offers insights from surveys of top data leaders across different sectors.

Mark Townsend, Head of Client Service at KDR Talent Solutions has spent 15 years exclusively working in the Data Management industry providing a variety of talent related solutions. He has helped build data management teams for some of the UK’s biggest brands. Mark has a deep understanding of the data management market and has previously spoken at virtual events on topics such as ‘The Data Skills Gap’ so understands the complexity and nuances that come with navigating a career in data.