Barney is a seasoned Data Executive with over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in Digital Banking Platforms, Data Governance, Data Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Transformations, and large-scale Engineering initiatives. In his current role, he leads the Group Banking Data Office, Data Architecture, and Engineering, and serves as the Chief Data Officer for UniCredit (Italy Perimeter). With profound expertise in the financial services vertical, Barney has successfully built insights platforms, consumer banking backend operations, firm-wide data platforms, customer data marts, data governance frameworks, and reporting solutions. He thrives on the versatility of his role and actively engages with senior executives, application development managers, and technologists. Known for his passion, curiosity, and love of travel, Barney has worked and lived in over 10 countries with several GSIB and DSIB organizations.