Government Chief Data Officer
Craig Suckling
Biography
Craig is the Chief Data Officer for the UK Government, working in the Government Digital Service. He is a Data and AI leader with 20+ years of experience building companies, leading transformation strategies, navigating complex change, and generating sustainable growth with Data and AI.
Prior to becoming Government CDO, Craig was the Global Head of Data and AI strategy in AWS Worldwide Specialist Organisation. He is also experienced as a Chief Data Officer, startup founder, management consultant, and advisory board member. Craig has featured in the top 100 data leaders in the UK in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Government Chief Data Officer
The officer is responsible for:
- developing the national data strategy
- collaborating with the National Data Library programme
- guiding data architecture
- working across GDS and government to enhance data analysis for evidence-based policy-making