Steve Willis Principal Research Director, Data, Analytics, Enterprise Architecture & AI at Info-Tech Research Group, specializing in creating and delivering outcome focused, member-driven, practical research to guide technology, business and data, and analytics leaders through the challenges of building effective data, analytics and AI functions, products and services. He brings more than 25 years of experience in working as a conduit between business and technology leaders, delivering successful data and analytics outcomes for some for some of the world’s largest and most complex organizations.

Prior to joining Info-Tech, Steve was the CDO/Head of Data at Lion Breweries, Australia’s largest manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, where he worked in partnership with the C-suite and technology leaders and was responsible for the day-to-day data operations, modernizing Lion’s data and analytics capabilities and co-leading the Agile transformation of the SAP optimization and innovation team. Prior to Lion , Steve was the managing director for data strategy, governance, and enablement for Australia’s largest investment bank, and the world’s largest green investor and infrastructure and real asset manager. During his time with the bank, Steve established the inaugural data and analytics office for the retail banking division, set the corporation’s data strategy, established and ran the corporate data governance function, and guided division heads, CIOs, CTOs, and COOs on how to build and scale their data and analytics capabilities. He was also the data expert assigned to an innovation hub specializing in the data-led disruption of traditional markets and became an expert in disruptive innovation, design thinking, and human-centered design.

Steve also has extensive experience in leading large scale ERP implementations for global organizations and working with CFOs and other finance leaders in driving finance transformations and in implementing finance, budgeting, and forecasting solutions across most industry verticals.

Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in law and accounting from Staffordshire University, was formerly a qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA), and recently completed the Launch Academy with Antler, the world's leading investor in venture-backed start-up founders.

Crystal Singh is a Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group, focused on research and advisory in the Data and Information Management, Enterprise Integration, and Business Intelligence practice.

Crystal brings a diverse and global perspective to her role, drawing from her professional experiences in various industries and locations. Prior to joining Info-Tech, Crystal led the Enterprise Data Services function at Rogers Communications, one of Canada’s leading telecommunications companies.

Prior to this role, she led the Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, and Analytics initiative for one of the largest diversified conglomerates in the Caribbean comprising more than sixty subsidiaries and operating across various sectors including Finance, Retail, Automotive, Energy, and Information Technology.

Crystal’s professional background also spans Facilities and Patient Information Management in the UK Health Sector and Academic and Admissions Advisement in Higher Education in the U.S.

Crystal holds an MBA, with a concentration in Strategic Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University and a BBA in Computer Information Systems from Monroe College, New York.

As Technical Counselor for Data & Analytics at Info-Tech Research Group, Sherwick is responsible for providing tailored strategic and technical guidance helping clients optimize their data & analytics practices throughout their data-driven journey by delivering Info-Tech research with subject matter expertise to drive measurable business value.

Over the last 20 years, Sherwick has helped the world’s most recognizable brands from Nike to Netflix acquire and engage their audiences through a deeper understanding of each customer’s journey. He has worked as a trusted advisor, enterprise software vendor, and enterprise IT leader across industries spanning retail, e-commerce, media & entertainment, real estate, and legal, inspiring organizations to deliver beyond expectations. Sherwick is an evangelist for the ethical use of data in personalization through transparency to build trust and confidence in all relationships from B2B2C.

Sherwick has a Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences, studying pronghorn antelope in the Colorado Rockies.