Smart Data Council

The Smart Data Council brings together a range of skilled and knowledgeable individuals to help shape a future in which data delivers benefits for individuals, businesses and wider society. The council is an advisory body whose members represent a collective commitment to ambition, integrity and supporting the delivery of outcomes that are demonstrably valuable.

Role of the group

Uniquely positioned at the intersection of public and private interests, the council facilitates two-way dialogue, bringing industry insights into government strategy and translating policy into actionable frameworks. It plays a vital role in ensuring Smart Data schemes are not only technically viable but also socially and economically impactful. 

Building on the success of previous iterations, the Smart Data Council remains committed to ongoing development and inclusivity. It fosters collaboration across diverse sectors to deliver outcomes that are practical, measurable and widely recognised. With a focus on translating intentions into effective and enduring results, the council aims to make a substantive and lasting contribution, speaking with a unified voice and taking collective pride in shared accomplishments.

Membership

Current members are:

  • Liz Lloyd (Chair) – Minister for Digital Economy
  • Samantha Seaton (Co-chair) – CEO, CAPAdata
  • Adam Jackson – Chief Strategy Officer, Innovate Finance
  • Charlie Mercer – Policy Director, Startup Coalition
  • Chris Southworth – Director, Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation (iC4DTI)
  • Ez Britton – Co-founder and Director, Collectively Better
  • Gavin Starks – Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Icebreaker One
  • Ghela Boskovich – Regional Director/Head of Europe, Smart Data and Technology Association (SDATA)
  • Helen Margetts – Professor of Society and the Internet, University of Oxford
  • Henk Van Hulle – CEO, Open Banking Limited
  • Jane Lucy – Co-founder CEO, Perse
  • Joe Cuddeford – Director, Smart Data Research UK
  • Josh D’Addario – Head of Consultancy, Open Data Institute (ODI)
  • Liz Brandt – CEO, Ctrl-Shift
  • Louise Beaumont – Independent Adviser
  • Lucy Yu – CEO, Centre for Net Zero (Octopus Energy Group)
  • Maria Harris – Chair, Open Property Data Association
  • Marie Walker – Independent Adviser
  • Nicola Anderson – CEO, FinTech Scotland
  • Stephen Wright – Head of Regulation and Standards, NatWest
  • Sue Daley – Director, techUK

Terms of reference

The council’s terms of reference set out its purpose, structure and operating principles.

Smart Data Council: terms of reference

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Contact details

smartdata@businessandtrade.gov.uk

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