Data Governance Services

Turning Data Into a Trusted Strategic Asset

Data governance is not about control — it’s about trust, quality, and accountability.
I help organizations build the right frameworks, roles, and processes to make their data reliable, compliant, and valuable.

With experience leading major data governance and MDM programs at Cognizant, Business & Decision (Orange OBS), and as Chief Data Officer and Head of Data for global groups, I bring a pragmatic approach that connects business strategy with operational execution.
My goal is simple: make governance an accelerator, not an obstacle.

Data Strategy and Governance Frameworks

I help companies move from ad-hoc data management to structured, enterprise-level governance.
The focus is on aligning business priorities, regulatory obligations, and technical foundations.

What I deliver:

• Definition of the enterprise data governance framework
• Clear ownership model: data owners, stewards, custodians
• Governance maturity assessment and roadmap
• Integration of compliance requirements (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOX, HIPAA, etc.)

Governance becomes practical, measurable, and business-driven.

Master Data Management and Data Quality

Reliable analytics and AI depend on clean, consistent, and traceable data.
I design and implement MDM and data quality frameworks that improve decision-making and reduce operational risk.

What I deliver:

• MDM strategy and platform implementation
• Data quality standards and continuous monitoring
• Data lineage, cataloging, and metadata management
• AI-assisted data classification and deduplication

From scattered data sources to a trusted single source of truth.

Data Governance Operating Model

I build operating models that make governance work at scale — not as a one-off project but as an ongoing discipline.

What I deliver:

• Data governance committee setup and governance cadence
• Definition of roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths
• KPIs and dashboards for governance performance
• Integration into data and product lifecycle processes

Governance becomes embedded into everyday operations, not just PowerPoint slides.

Cloud and AI Alignment

Today’s data governance must extend beyond traditional systems.
I design models that integrate governance across cloud platforms, data lakes, BI tools, and AI environments.

What I deliver:

• Cloud governance frameworks on premise, in the cloud and hybrid
• Data access, encryption, and audit controls
• Governance for AI and generative AI data usage
• Integration with modern architectures (Data Fabric, Data Mesh)

Your governance framework becomes adaptable, secure, and cloud-ready.

Change Management and Enablement

Data governance only succeeds when people adopt it.
I support teams through education, communication, and leadership alignment.

What I deliver:

• Training for data owners and stewards
• Awareness sessions for business and IT leaders
• Interim leadership as CDO or Head of Data Governance
• Integration of governance practices into agile or SAFE structures

Governance becomes part of the company culture — not just a compliance exercise.

Engagement Models

• Advisory: Framework design, assessment, and roadmap
• Interim Leadership: Acting CDO or Head of Data Governance
• Program Delivery: End-to-end governance implementation

Expertise

I have worked across global enterprises and multiple industries, combining strategic leadership with technical depth in Data Governance, MDM, BI, and AI integration.
My experience includes roles as Chief Data Officer, Head of Data, and Europe Director for Data, Data Governance and MDM at Cognizant and Business & Decision.

I have delivered governance and data transformation initiatives in Retail, Luxury, Finance, Banking, Insurance, Industry, Hospitality, Food & Beverage (F&B), Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Energy, Software, Legal, and Supply Chain sectors.

Outcome

A structured, compliant, and operational data governance model that builds trust, improves data quality, and unlocks the full business potential of your data.

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