Paniz Jalali

Paniz Jalali is a Data Community & Partnerships Manager at Aviva, where she leads initiatives that strengthen data culture, capability building, and collaboration across the organisation. With a background in data science and over four years of experience in data and analytics within the insurance industry, she brings both technical expertise and a passion for helping people engage with data. Paniz holds an MSc in Data Science with distinction from the University of Aberdeen and began her career as a Data Scientist, working across a range of general insurance initiatives. Since moving into community leadership, she has focused on building thriving data communities, fostering strategic partnerships, and creating opportunities for learning, knowledge sharing, and innovation at scale. She is particularly passionate about making data more accessible, developing diverse talent, and enabling organisations to create environments where data-driven thinking can flourish. Through her work, s