Helena Schwenk is a seasoned data and analytics expert with over 25 years of experience in the field. She currently serves as a key member of Exasol's Chief Data & Analytics Office, where she collaborates closely with data leaders, industry analysts, and media influencers to navigate and evaluate the challenges, opportunities, and best practices shaping adoption of data and analytics technology. As a thought leader, Helena has conducted various studies on cloud adoption, the data literacy gap and the critical role of Chief Data Officers in helping organizations maximize the value of data and analytics investments. Her expertise and deep understanding of the rapidly-evolving data landscape gives her a unique perspective on the market. In turn enabling her to provide valuable and trusted insights that help individuals and organizations stay ahead of the curve Before joining Exasol, Helena spent 18 years as an industry analyst with a focus on big data, business intelligence, and analytics. In addition, she spent six years as a practitioner, where she developed, led, and managed BI and data warehousing teams
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