Marco Pinheiro

In my capacity at News UK, I've spearheaded the establishment and leadership of our Data Governance department, guiding a range of transformative endeavours aligned with our organisational objectives. This entails crafting and executing a meticulously tailored data strategy strategically harmonised with our AI initiatives and data monetisation.

IKEA's leadership recruited me to lead global initiatives in Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance, focusing: Led global initiatives in Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance for IKEA, ensuring data consistency and reliability across operations.

Recruited by Essity's Director of Data, I spearheaded global initiatives in Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance for Customers and Products. Key responsibilities included: Control and manage global projects focusing on MDM and Information Management within customer and product data domains.

Recruited by Apex Hotels' leadership to revolutionise the Apex Hotel approach to data, I spearheaded several global initiatives: Established and executed the Data Strategy function across all Data Domains. Developed and implemented a Target Operating Model (TOM) for data management.

I have been recruited by Synthomer to be the Global Director of Data & Governance. I am currently in a Transformation Programme to implement from the ground zero data management, advanced analytics, data governance team/processes/controls/policies/standards globally and SAP Analytics/BI and implement a new technology that comply with GDPR standards.

I have been recruited by Brammer Group to build from the ground zero a new MDM/Data Governance/ Data Quality/GDPR, CRM and Analytics department. I have started a new Transformation Programme with 12 projects (MDM, Data Management, Data Governance, Pricing Improvement, Data Quality, Systems Harmonisation, GDPR, Data Archiving, Data Capture, CRM implementation

Being responsible for starting up an Operational and Analytical MDM and Data Governance within Finance Transformation to support all Master Data across AZ. This is a global role for AZ and is expected to have strong leadership and excellent stakeholder management and SME within Master Data Management and Data Governance.

Recruited by Babcock International's CFO, I led global initiatives to establish a Data team for our new SAP implementation: Spearheaded Babcock's Data Management initiative globally. Collaborated with Data Architecture to align our new DWH.

Recruited by Worldpay's Head of Architecture, I led global initiatives to fortify our Enterprise Data Architecture in preparation for the company's separation from RBS and subsequent IPO. Key accomplishments include: Created guiding Enterprise Data Architecture to support Worldpay's journey to IPO. Collaborated closely with the Head of Data Governance to implement best practices in data management and architecture across all systems.

The Director of Wipro Consulting has recruited me to lead our Enterprise Data Architecture for RBS account. I conducted these initiatives globally: I had a team of 20 people (Permanents, Contractors and Consultancies) to design and deliver data-related projects to RBS. Some Data Projects were AML, FACTA, Basel II and Data Protection Act across data In RBS

Led Data Migration technical teams and data transformation projects for Vodafone, Ahold Information/Data Governance Programme/Project Management Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence Design Strategy for MDM Implementation. The projects or programmes that I have been involved in are with Vodafone, CIT, Royal Canin, and Ahold.

European Consulting in Information/Data Management/Governance and Architecture. I am involved in RBS, ACE Insurance and Dun & Bradstreet as a senior consultant providing strategy for MI and Data Management/Governance.

I was working in MDM and Data Governance department within SAP systems.

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