Martin Whitsed's Linkedin Analytics

I am a proactive, agile and driven Data & Analytics Leader with 15+ years’ delivering value from technology usage and simplification within global and local organisations in the Medical Devices, Healthcare, Consumer Goods and Retail sectors. I bring an unusual skillset combination which bridges business process, people and technology, specialising in driving innovation in data strategy and usage to support operations, improving transparency and ensuring sound data governance. As a pragmatic leader with innate people skills and remote cross-country management and deep data and analysis expertise gained in large, complex, service delivery environments, I shape and execute strategic data vision into deliverable operational plans, innovative solutions and measurable service improvements with buy-in and engagement across the organisation. • First-class subject matter expert and negotiator who transforms organisation’s data and analysis capability. I deliver cost savings and sales increases in international matrix organisations by maximising analytical capability and delivering agile/waterfall projects and programmes based upon cost-benefit analysis, process improvement and control. • Strong collaborator and trusted advisor with integrity, credibility and emotional intelligence, I foster relationships across all levels of the business, including C-suite, to simplify complexity, align data strategy to business outcomes and enhance customer service. • Strategic thinker with global, growth and entrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable with navigating ambiguity. Leverages corporate strategy capabilities to evaluate company situations and make informed strategic decisions to safeguard long-term growth and success in line with organisation’s objectives. • Skilled people manager and natural communicator who motivates individuals and teams (on and offshore, internal and partners) to deliver continuous improvement and work together to achieve shared goals that contribute to business success. FOR A FULL RECORD OF MY ROLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS, PLEASE MESSAGE OR CONNECT WITH ME VIA LINKEDIN.