Special Chapter Meeting

Data Governance vs Data Management

Alec Sharp

In the world of data governance Kathleen is well known as a strong thought leader and visionary within the field of Data Governance and Data Change Management. She is passionate about advising, mentoring and leading corporate enterprises towards the creation of global data centric cultures. A trusted advisor, Kathleen thrives on influencing, designing and leading complex, multi-million dollar programs. With over 18 years of Governance and Change Management experience in large and small scale environments she has led new product initiatives, rescued failing projects and transformed business processes, to deliver improved customer service, measurable outcomes and rapid ROI.

Kathleen collaborates at all levels and leverages her CEO, CIO, M&A expertise to control budgets of $400 million+ and 250+ resources. Her industry experience spans media, retail, manufacturing, supply chain, pharmaceutical/life sciences, medical devices, insurance and health care. Her clients have included United Technologies, Pfizer, Fidelity Investments, Accuweather, Cablevision, United States Post Office, Newsweek Magazine and most recently Vodacom South Africa.

Kathleen is the founding partner of People1st Technology Group, llc, a USA based company specializing in Data governance, Master Data Management and Business Intelligence. She attended the Juilliard School of Music and is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University and Executive Management Program, Penn State Graduate School of Business.
In her spare time she is passionate about traveling, gardening music and history. She resides in Stonington. CT with her husband Paul . Download the presentation Kathy gave at the Cape Town Chapter meeting here.

 
 

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