Volker Buscher

Volker Buscher

Chief Data OfficerArup

Biography
Founder and CEO of ds30, Volker is experienced in developing and implementing data and digital strategies. He works as an advisor with DataIQ and is a co-founder at Colabora. He has worked as project director on innovative projects including the London Olympics and developed a global digital service business with revenues over £40m. His last role was global Chief Data Officer. He is an experienced non-executive director, currently working with Icebreaker One, and the London Mayors Data for London advisory board. Volker was one of 53 Arup Fellows (out of a global staff of 16,000). This accolade honours those who have significantly contributed to Arup’s excellence in innovation and design. A keynote speaker who shares thought leadership on the disruptive impact of digital technologies in the built and natural world. Volker has led international foresight and research programmes with leading academic and industry partners.
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2026 DFC Leadership Summit on the Business of Design

September 16-17th, 2026 in Cambridge, MA. More details coming soon.

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