Leonard Curtis appoints first data director

Corporate restructuring firm Leonard Curtis has appointed Colin Mills as its first director of data, strengthening its technology leadership team.

Colin brings more than 20 years’ experience leading data and AI strategy across the financial services, telecommunications and healthcare sectors. 

Throughout his career, he has built enterprise cloud platforms, developed international data teams and delivered data-led initiatives to improve commercial performance.

In his new role, Colin will lead Leonard Curtis’ data strategy, overseeing the development of the firm’s data infrastructure, analytics, automation and AI capabilities. 

The business has also appointed Chetan Chudasama as enterprise applications manager and Arvin Charchi as information security manager.

Colin said: “Leonard Curtis, like many businesses scaling at pace, needs the data infrastructure to keep up with their ambitions. 

“Having spent my career building the platforms and the processes that allow businesses to get real value from their data, the opportunity felt a perfect match. 

“I'm excited to help shape what that looks like here and to make Leonard Curtis smarter, faster and better informed as we continue to grow.”

Dan Booth, chief executive of Leonard Curtis, added: “We understand the crucial role data will play in the scaling and development of our business.  

“Colin’s expertise will help drive us to understand, improve and make meaningful decisions around data to grow and be better.

“Data is an essential strategic asset and must be maintained, developed and nurtured to achieve best value. 

“Colin has a straightforward, clear and laser guided approach to data and how to get optimal results which is a style that perfectly fits with the group. 

“We wish him and the team all the best.”

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