Leonard Curtis appoints Colin Mills as first director of data

Leonard Curtis has appointed Colin Mills as its first director of data. The move marks a significant investment in the firm’s data, technology and AI capabilities, just under a year after its majority acquisition by investors from Pollen Street Capital.

Dan Booth, CEO of Leonard Curtis, commented, “We understand the crucial role data will play in the scaling and development of our business. Data is an essential strategic asset and must be maintained, developed and nurtured to achieve best value. Colin has a straightforward, clear and laser guided approach to data and how to get optimal results which is a style that perfectly fits with the group. We wish him and the team all the best."

Mills brings over 20 years of experience leading data and AI strategy across some of the UK’s most recognisable organisations, spanning financial services, telecommunications and healthcare. Throughout his career he has developed the architecture for enterprise cloud platforms, built and scaled international data teams, and delivered data solutions that have driven measurable revenue and EBITDA growth.

Now leading on shaping and delivering the Leonard Curtis data strategy across people, process and technology, Mills is focused on building out the firm’s data infrastructure -driving analytics and automation, developing internal capability and ensuring data processes are robust and secure.

Speaking on his appointment, Mills added, “Leonard Curtis, like many businesses scaling at pace, needs the data infrastructure to keep up with their ambitions. Having spent my career building the platforms and the processes that allow businesses to get real value from their data, the opportunity felt a perfect match. I’m excited to help shape what that looks like here and to make Leonard Curtis smarter, faster and better informed as we continue to grow.”

The appointment comes as the firm also welcomes Chetan Chudasama as enterprise applications manager, and Arvin Charchi as information security manager, who will both play an important role in supporting technology adoption across the business.