Neil Biehn (Vice President of Business Analytics at Siemens Healthineers)On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, we dive into the intricacies of integrating data analytics with business strategy. Joining us is Neil Biehn, Vice President of Business Analytics at Siemens Healthineers, who brings decades of experience in utilizing data to enhance business processes and outcomes. In this discussion, Neil shares insights into the evolution of data roles, the importance of a data-driven culture, and the challenges of aligning data science with business objectives. We also explore the ethical dimensions and collaborative efforts needed to harness the full potential of AI and machine learning in transforming businesses.Connect with us:• Website: https://thedatastorytellers.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-storytellers• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2N0vZtHZHgod4Tll2LX2xa• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9e56lhYUfORiOHMiLlPmA• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-data-storytellers-podcast/id149376647600:00 - Introduction of Neil Biehn and the role of data in business02:01 - Neil’s journey from academia to leading business analytics04:27 - The changing landscape of data analytics in the corporate world06:42 - Building effective data science teams and fostering a data culture10:33 - Challenges in aligning business executives with data initiatives15:48 - The importance of storytelling in data science19:47 - Building trust and relationships in the corporate data environment22:39 - The role of a data leader in a large organization like Siemens26:04 - Strategies for spreading data literacy and creating a data-driven culture31:04 - Closing thoughts and future outlook on data analytics in business