George McDade
George is a data reporter at Insurance Times, uncovering interesting industry trends and reporting on the technological advancements that will shape the future of the sector.
He graduated in 2017 from the University of Manchester with a degree in Geology. He spent the first part of his career working in consulting and tech, spending time at Citibank as a data analyst, before working as an analytics engineer with clients in the retail, technology, manufacturing and financial services sectors.
Most recently, George worked as a data engineer at Immediate Media, where he was introduced to the world of journalism and the adjacent teams that support it.
Outside of work, George enjoys travelling, 35mm photography, countryside walks and playing golf to a very poor standard.
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- Email:
- george.mcdade@insurancetimes.co.uk
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