Shruti Kohli is a senior leader in data strategy at the Office of the Chief Data Officer (Government Digital Service), Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), where she drives national efforts on data policy and legislation for data sharing, innovation readiness, algorithmic transparency, and ethical data use. With over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors, Shruti brings deep expertise in technology, transformation, and strategic delivery. She has previously led the Data & AI Innovation Lab, delivering pioneering work in complex areas such as generative AI, privacy-enhancing technologies, data pods, unstructured data, and more. Her leadership has enabled cross-government collaboration and responsible innovation, helping shape a future-ready data ecosystem. Shruti has a strong technical academic foundation and is widely recognised for her systems thinking, inclusive leadership, and ability to translate technical complexity into actionable strategy. She is passionate about using data to improve public outcomes and strengthen the UK’s global position in AI and innovation.