At Novuna, data is a catalyst for growth. Over the past two years, teams have worked together to modernise data foundations, improve quality, and empower smarter, faster decisions that are reshaping work and opening new possibilities for customers and employees.
A Journey Powered by People
Our Head of Data, Jake Rowett, recently joined industry peers at Collibra’s Data Citizens on the Road event to talk about the progress Novuna has made in strengthening its data culture.
“We have been able to get people excited about being able to do more with data.” – Jake Rowett, Head of Data.
Creating Strong Data Foundations
Like many organisations, Novuna started with multiple systems and processes. To enable a consistent, business-wide approach, the team established a governance framework supported by modern tools.
A key achievement has been the rollout of Collibra, our data governance and cataloguing platform. It now serves as the single source of truth, enabling colleagues to quickly and securely find information.
Our Information Librarian, Marni Roelof, has been instrumental in shaping this new structure.
“We want to make all of the data more accessible, so it’s available to people when it's required.” – Marni Roelof, Information Librarian
Technology That Unlocks Value
Alongside Collibra, Novuna has adopted powerful tools such as Databricks for scalable processing and Power BI for clear, interactive visualisations. These technologies are helping teams turn information into insight — and insight into impact.
One example comes from Risk & Compliance Senior Analyst Dennis Berry, who built a detailed Power BI dashboard combining data from Databricks with metadata from Collibra. His work revealed valuable insights into customer behaviours, agreement trends, and operational performance.
Jake is particularly proud of the work:
“The dashboard Dennis created was so impressive — it’s a great example of why we are doing this.” – Jake Rowett
Building a Data-Driven Future
The team continues to build momentum through ongoing training, collaboration, and regular data-focused sessions to help colleagues build their confidence. The future focus is clear: empower people, strengthen data literacy, and continue building a culture where data is a natural part of everyday decision-making.
As Data Governance Lead, Dave Smith shared:
“People can definitely see the benefit of what we're trying to do.” – Dave Smith, Data Governance Lead.
Why This Matters
A strong data foundation helps us to:
- make smarter, quicker decisions
- create even better customer experiences
- innovate with confidence
- maintain high standards of data quality and compliance
- support long-term sustainable growth
Novuna’s data journey is still evolving, but one thing is certain: growth with data is already transforming how we work — and shaping a future where insight and innovation go hand in hand.
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