RSS Future Leaders
Developing the next generation of leaders in statistics and data science
The RSS Future Leaders programme supports emerging data professionals from ethnically diverse backgrounds to develop the confidence, skills and networks they need to progress into leadership roles and help shape the future of statistics and data science.
The programme brings together professional development, mentoring and collaborative opportunities, giving participants the chance to learn from experienced leaders across academia, government and industry while connecting with a network of peers.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are now closed.
About the programme
You cannot be what you cannot see.
The Future Leaders programme was created to celebrate the diversity of the data professions and empower people from underrepresented groups to pursue leadership positions within the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and the wider data community.
By supporting emerging leaders, we want to help create a more diverse and inclusive profession – and inspire future generations of statisticians, data scientists and data analysts.
The programme builds on the success of our inaugural cohort in 2024-25 and provides participants with opportunities to develop their leadership skills, broaden their professional networks and gain insight from senior figures working across the data landscape.
The Future Leaders programme is funded by the Academy of Social Sciences.
Meet our Future Leaders
Our Future Leaders come from a range of backgrounds and work across the statistics, data science, AI and data professions. Our 2025-26 Future Leaders are:
- Afrah Dirie
- Ahmed Mahdee Abdo Salih
- Anower Hossain
- Cristian Domarchi
- Edward Law (Man Him)
- Frederick Ho
- Jacqueline Thompson
- Mehmet Yolcu
- Muhammad Mahmudul Hasan
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Take a look at what the 2024-25 Future Leaders achieved.