Yao is a technical executive in the fields of application engineering, platform engineering, data engineering, data platform, ML platform, data science, data analytics, machine learning, and BI reporting. Has designed and championed multiple platform modernization and data migration journeys and data-driven transformations, and is an expert at building modern data-driven product development organizations and cultures in Fortune 500 companies from the ground up.
Currently leading JLL’s Data Strategy. With a team of 700+, developing and implementing enterprise data solutions, and advanced analytics; creating new, state of the art data products; leveraging data science and machine learning to discover new business opportunities; bringing new, innovative technology within JLL and to the commercial real estate industry.
For the last 18 years, Johan has worked alongside organisations to transform their businesses, using the power of technology to help them to deliver on their strategic priorities. Johan was on PwC’s Risk Executive Board as the Chief People Officer and was part of the leadership to set that practice up.
Now, as CTO for PwC’s EMEA and UK Consulting business, Johan is focused on inspiring and enabling organisations, people and society to thrive in the new age, powered by technology. He leads the development of PwC’s human-led, tech-powered business with a particular role in nurturing the growth of the technologist community and leads the GenAI markets agenda for the UK and EMEA. Amongst a number of market and global responsibilities Joey also leads the relationship with one of PwC’s global technology alliance partners.
Sam has been involved in high growth B2B software businesses since 2015 and has successfully served as the strategic growth partner and trusted advisor to the CEOs at two global high-growth technology companies growing at +100% YoY.
With a passion for harnessing the potential of technology to propel business growth, efficiency and significant cost savings, Sam's keen interest in Artificial Intelligence has further solidified his position as a guiding force in the industry.
As the Chief Financial Officer at Re-Leased, Sam continues to drive strategic growth, harnessing the potential of AI and other advanced technologies to propel the company and its clients towards future-proofed success.
