Ed Downham is Head of Data Governance and Data Ethics at Direct Line  (part of the Aviva Group), where he chairs the organization’s Data and AI Ethics Committee. With over 26 years in data leadership roles, Ed has built enterprise-wide governance frameworks that balance innovation with ethical responsibility. Ed specializes in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical control frameworks that enable—rather than hinder—business value. He leads cross-functional teams in implementing risk-aligned data governance.