About Virtual Chief Data Office
Trusted data leadership. Practical delivery. Measurable business outcomes.
Virtual Chief Data Office provides experienced, executive-level data leadership to organisations that want to improve governance, prepare for AI and unlock greater value from their data—without the cost of employing a permanent Chief Data Officer.
Why We Exist
We believe every organisation should be able to make better decisions through trusted data. Many organisations need senior strategic data leadership but do not require, or cannot justify, a full-time Chief Data Officer. VCDO bridges that gap by providing experienced leadership, practical delivery and independent advice.
Values
Independent Advice
Vendor-neutral guidance focused on client outcomes.
Practical Delivery
Turning strategy into measurable business value.
Long-term Partnership
Helping organisations build lasting capability.
Our Leadership Team
Jeremy Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy Wilson has more than 30 years’ experience helping organisations unlock greater value from their data. He has led data strategy, governance and transformation programmes across financial services, government and other highly regulated sectors, combining strategic leadership with practical delivery to deliver measurable business outcomes.
As Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Chief Data Office, Jeremy works with organisations to strengthen governance, improve decision-making, prepare for AI adoption and build trusted data foundations that support sustainable business growth. His collaborative, commercially focused approach ensures that data becomes a genuine business asset rather than simply a technical function.
“I believe that trusted data is one of the most valuable strategic assets an organisation can possess.”
Yogesh Patel
Chief Financial Officer
Yogesh Patel brings more than 29 years of experience leading complex programmes and business transformation initiatives across a wide range of organisations and industries. With an MBA from the University of Warwick, he combines strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic approach to financial leadership, governance and organisational performance.
Yogesh is passionate about helping organisations build sustainable business value through sound financial management, strategic investment and effective risk management. His focus is always on creating stable foundations that enable long-term growth and successful business transformation.
“I believe that sustainable financial success is built on sound governance, informed decision-making and disciplined execution.”
Amanda Mills
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Mills has over 20 years’ experience delivering data strategy, governance and operational transformation within the financial services sector. Her career spans data leadership, operations, technology and change management, giving her a unique ability to bridge strategic vision with practical implementation.
Amanda is particularly passionate about the people aspect of successful data transformation. With qualifications in psychology, leadership and organisational development, she believes that lasting improvements in data management come from creating the right culture, engaging stakeholders and embedding sustainable ways of working across the organisation.
“I believe that successful data transformation is ultimately about people, culture and creating lasting organisational change.”
Ready to start the conversation?
Whether you need strategic advice, practical delivery or executive leadership, we’d love to hear from you.