Q&A with Pedro Cosa, Chief Data & AI Officer and Founder of Data Minds Consulting

In this insightful conversation, Pedro shares his perspective on how data and AI can drive meaningful commercial outcomes when applied with pragmatism and strategic intent. Drawing on his global experience leading transformational initiatives, Pedro discusses why AI should be used to solve real business problems rather than implemented for its own sake, and explains the importance of curiosity, adaptability and commercial focus for modern data leaders. The discussion also explores how breaking down complex challenges and applying AI selectively can often create far greater impact than large-scale automation alone. About Pedro Pedro Cosa is a Chief Data & AI Officer and Founder of Data Minds Consulting, helping organisations harness data and AI to drive growth, strategy, and measurable business outcomes. He has led transformative data initiatives across globally recognised brands, including Channel 4, Warner Bros., and News Corp, delivering hundreds of millions in commercial value. Pedro has a proven track record of building the right strategy, architecture, and culture to make data genuinely useful for leaders, teams, and customers. Twice named among the DataIQ 100 Most Influential People in Data, he operates across the UK and internationally. About Suzie Walker Executive Search Suzie Walker Executive Search is a firm of specialist headhunters with an expert team recruiting interim and permanent senior leaders for B2C and B2B marketing, digital and technology roles in FTSE 350 and private equity-backed companies.