Andy Phillips

Experienced data and AI leader with a strong track record of shaping and delivering enterprise data strategies within complex and regulated environments. Combines deep technical expertise with commercial acumen to translate data capabilities into measurable business outcomes. Founder of a specialist data and AI consultancy, focused on helping organisations unlock value from data through end-to-end delivery—from strategy through to implementation.

Key Strengths

• Data & AI Strategy – Defining vision, roadmap, and business-aligned use cases.
• Data Engineering & Architecture – Designing scalable cloud-based platforms and data ecosystems.
• Advanced Analytics & AI – Expertise in ML, NLP, and applied AI solutions.
• Commercialisation of Data – Translating analytics into revenue, efficiency, and customer insight.
• Cloud & Platforms – AWS-led data platforms, migration, and modern data tooling.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – Executive-level collaboration and team development.
• End-to-End Delivery – Proven ability to move from strategy to production deployment.

Career Highlights

Senior Consultant – Data Expert, Atlantic Cedar Ltd (2026–Present)

• Advises on data strategy, engineering, architecture, and AI.
• Supports organisations in aligning data capabilities with business outcomes.

Founder & CEO, Kodex Labs (2026–Present)

• Established a specialist data and AI consultancy focused on commercial value from data.
• Defined business vision, strategy, and go-to-market approach.
• Led client engagements across data strategy, engineering, analytics, and applied AI.

Senior Director – Global Head of Data Insights, Apex Group Ltd (2023–2025)

• Set global strategy for data science, analytics, and BI.
• Partnered with executive stakeholders to embed data-led decision-making.
• Defined priority use cases linking data initiatives to measurable business value.

Director – Global Head of Data Insights, Apex Group Ltd

• Established global data science function and initial delivery roadmap.

Senior Data Science & Analytics Manager, Coventry Building Society (2020–2023)

• Led integration of data science into core business operations.
• Delivered a £5m cloud-based data platform programme (AWS).
• Built and scaled AI/ML capability including NLP, segmentation, and model platforms.
• Developed enterprise data strategy and multi-year roadmap.

Credentials

• Technical Expertise: Python, SQL, VBA.
• Core Capabilities: Data Science, AI, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Business Intelligence.
• Platforms: Cloud data platforms (AWS), data lakes, Jupyter-based environments.
• Certifications: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) – Agile Leader.
• Languages: English, Spanish.

To learn more about Andy's expertise and experience visit his LinkedIn.