Data Leadership Executive | Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance

Location
United Kingdom
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Joined
6 Nov 2024
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Software Engineering
Status: Actively looking
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About Me

I am a visionary data leader with over 25 years of global experience across banking, insurance, and consulting. I have a proven record in driving enterprise transformation solutions, establishing high-impact governance frameworks, and cultivating data-driven cultures. My expertise lies in bridging business and technology, delivering regulatory compliance, and transforming data into a strategic asset. I am passionate about developing data strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational goals.

Throughout my career, I have led various initiatives in data governance, compliance, and quality management. I have successfully launched comprehensive data literacy programs and facilitated governance working groups with senior stakeholders. My ability to mentor colleagues and drive industry training has resulted in significant improvements in data management practices.

In my previous roles, I have set up global data governance functions, executed data maturity assessments, and piloted innovative data solutions that have increased revenues and improved operational efficiency. I am adept at presenting strategic recommendations to executive boards and ensuring alignment across teams.

I have built data practices from the ground up, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and Solvency II. My experience includes leading data governance tool rollouts and achieving high adoption rates, which have streamlined data discovery and reduced error rates.

I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, holding several certifications in data governance and agile methodologies. I thrive in dynamic environments and am dedicated to driving data excellence within organizations.

Skills

Data AnalyticsTeam LeadershipData ProtectionData Automation

Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
1996

BA (Hons) Business Marketing

Experience

Head of Data Governance @ USS Investment Management Ltd
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

Co-authored 3 data policies and aligned 10 enterprise data policies. Secured Board approval for a unified framework that reduced policy review cycle from 6 to 2 months and closed 118 critical compliance/data gaps.

Head of Data Governance and Information (Interim) @ Rothschild & Co
Sep 2023 - May 2024

Set up first global data governance function: authored new data principles, policies, and guidelines.

Head of Data Governance and Chief Data Protection Officer @ Amber Labs
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

Built Group-wide data practice from zero — hired and trained 12 colleagues, defined 4 policies and 5 KPIs.

Senior Data Consultant @ Various
2015 - 2021

Assessed CDO operating model, defined remediation actions, enabled leaner global data operations.

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