Ryan Den Rooijen

Group Head of Data & Analytics
Chalhoub Group, UAE

Ryan Den Rooijen has joined Chalhoub Group as head of data and analytics in charge of leading the data transformation stream with a goal to make using analytics as natural to the organisation as using the Internet. He has previously built and led Dyson’s Global Data Services organisation in transforming the company’s analytical capabilities from manufacturing to marketing. In just less than 2 years, his team grew from 8 to 70 people. Ryan introduced global sales analyst skills curriculum in Google where he managed global analytical initiatives aimed at driving revenue and relationships. DataIQ has repeatedly named him one of the most influential people in data-driven business, where most of his work involves the practical application of analytics and AI – impact, not buzzwords.