Speakers

Hazal Muhtar is a dynamic analytics leader with a sharp talent for uncovering the powerful stories hidden within data. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Hazal moved to the USA to pursue her education and kickstart her career. After spending a decade in New York honing her expertise in analytics, she relocated to London to help establish and grow the analytics organization at Wise, one of the UK’s celebrated tech unicorns.

Her career has been defined by her passion for building and leading high-performing teams, driving product innovation, and championing a data-driven approach to solving complex challenges. Hazal is also deeply passionate about building and scaling products and works as a consultant and coach for businesses across industries, helping them to more strategically build their product roadmap. She also cares deeply about leveraging data for good, using it to raise awareness and drive action for meaningful causes in an informed and impactful way.

A sought-after speaker, Hazal frequently shares her insights at FinTech and Data & Analytics events across the UK and Europe. In 2023, her contributions to the industry were recognized when she was named among the Standout 45 in the Women in FinTech Powerlist by Innovate Finance, celebrating her impact as a trailblazer in the field.

Beyond her professional achievements, Hazal is committed to fostering the next generation of data professionals. She founded two thriving London-based communities: one dedicated to empowering women in analytics, now boasting over 500 members, and another uniting 100 data leaders to exchange ideas and shape the future of the industry.