Author: David Royle

David Royle is the founder and CEO of Tanhill.ai, an AI consultancy for financial services and mid-market firms. A former equity partner at Grant Thornton in financial services consulting, he has also worked at Navigant, served as programme director at Old Mutual Skandia and worked on the Henderson and Gartmore integration. His data and AI work includes Nationwide's data hub, which won a British Bankers' Association award, and the Lloyds data lab. David is a regular AI trainer for the CISI and has trained more than 100 executives through the Estu AI bootcamps.

🚀 Transforming Poor Data into a Strategic AI Asset: The Role of Agentic AI

Poor-quality data is one of the biggest barriers to effective AI adoption. But what if the very technology we’re trying to enable could also fix the data challenges holding us back? Enter agentic AI—autonomous AI systems that iteratively analyse, refine, and transform data, paving the way for robust AI applications. Here’s how agentic AI can […]

Navigating the AI Supply Landscape: Off-the-Shelf, Specialist, or Custom-Built?

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a matter of “if” but “when” for most businesses. Yet, the vast array of AI solutions available presents a complex decision-making challenge: should you opt for an off-the-shelf solution, engage a specialist provider, or invest in a custom-built application? To make the best choice, it’s essential […]

How SMEs Should Be Working with AI in 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. Yet, for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it remains shrouded in misconceptions and perceived barriers. Many SME leaders assume that AI is exclusively for tech giants or organisations with vast resources. In fact, a recent report by the UK Department […]