Data is the beating heart of many cross-border investigations. But how do you build a data team capable of delivering groundbreaking work? In this panel, we will discuss how to manage complex, multinational collaborations, juggle deadlines, and push back on unreasonable demands. We'll also explore best practices for leading data-driven investigations across multiple jurisdictions while navigating technical and editorial challenges. This panel will also explore the relationship between a data editor and their team, as well as their role in embedding data journalism in newsrooms of different sizes. This session is geared toward data journalists, editors (of all stripes), newsroom decision-makers, and cross-border organisations seeking to explore new investigative data stories or strengthen their existing offerings.