Aura Popa

Aura Popa, CStat, is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, and data science. Currently serving as Senior Director of Analytics & AI at Gartner, Aura leads industry research and offers expert advice on best practices in analytics and AI, focusing on actionable strategies for Data and Analytics teams. Additional roles include member of the Professional Affairs Committee at the Royal Statistical Society and founder of The Statistical Company. Previously, Aura held prominent positions at Nominet, Euromoney Institutional Investor, Sony Electronics, The Walt Disney Company, Catalyst Housing Limited, Boobook World, and YouGov, successfully managing complex projects, data analytics, and consumer insights. Educational qualifications consist of a Development Programme from the University of Oxford and multiple degrees in Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, and Business Statistics from Academia de Studii Economice din București.