Adel Ghouti-Head of Data & Data Governance
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Head of Data Governance & Architecture
Maaden Group
- Defined and chaired the enterprise-wide Data Governance Council
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Data Governance and Data Quality framework
- Led the strategic and operational deployment of data governance, data quality, and data management practices across the organization
- Established governance structures, operating models, roles, and responsibilities, including Data Owners, Data Stewards, and governance committees
- Built the foundations for enterprise-wide Data Management capabilities, including data policies, standards, processes, and controls
- Launched initiatives to consolidate and standardize data management tools, methodologies, and best practices across the Group
- Drove the adoption of a data-driven culture by promoting accountability, data ownership, and data quality excellence
Program Director "Data Usages & Solutions"
BNP Paribas Group
- Led a strategic program aimed at centralizing, governing, and maximizing the value of enterprise data assets across the Group.
- Rationalized and consolidated the data ecosystem, including Collibra, Informatica, Tableau, and Dataiku platforms.
- Supported cloud transformation initiatives through vendor contract optimization, platform rationalization, and cost management.
- Strengthened enterprise-wide data governance and promoted the adoption of trusted data assets for business use cases.
Head of Data & Architecture
Théa Laboratories Group
- Supported the Group's digital transformation and organizational redesign by placing business-critical data at the core of decision-making.
- Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide Data Vault architecture across multiple business domains.
- Conducted data maturity assessments and delivered conceptual data models, business glossaries, and data dictionaries.
- Enabled data-driven operations across Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Manufacturing functions
Head of Data Governance
OPCO Santé Île-de-France
- Designed and implemented a tailored Data Governance and Data Quality Framework aligned with organizational objectives.
- Led the deployment of TIBCO EBX (MDM) across multiple business domains.
- Established governance committees and formalized key data roles, including Data Owners and Data Stewards.
- Enabled digital transformation through the implementation of robust data management foundations and governance practices
Data Governance Officer
Euler Hermes Group (Allianz)
- Ensured compliance with Solvency II data governance and reporting requirements.
- Supervised the implementation of Informatica Axon, Informatica EDC, Snowflake, and MicroStrategy.
- Developed business glossaries, KPI catalogs, and data dictionaries while facilitating the enterprise data community. Deployed Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks across multiple business entities.
Data Governance Program Director
French Ministry of Ecological Transition
- Led the design and implementation of the national Open Data Catalog initiative.
- Managed Agile delivery teams and oversaw API industrialization at both regional and national levels.
- Delivered three MVPs that enabled unified and simplified access to public-sector data assets.
Program Director "Digital Data"
Société Générale Group
- Led the implementation of the enterprise data platform supporting data lineage, data quality, and lifecycle management in compliance with BCBS 239 requirements.
- Deployed DQLink (AB Initio) to provide automated business, functional, and technical data lineage.
- Strengthened regulatory compliance, transparency, and traceability of critical data assets across the organization.
Data Governance Lead
Rabo Bank
- Delivered enterprise data mapping and supported regulatory alignment with BCBS 239 principles.
- Launched and coordinated a Group-wide Data Governance alignment program to enhance data ownership and accountability
Data Governance & Data Solutions Lead
BNP Paribas CIB
- Built full data heritage (glossaries, dictionaries, metadata, quality controls) for the End-to-End Credit Chain platform.
- Ensured compliance with CIB and Group governance standards
Data Governance Stream Lead / RADAR Program "Risk Aggregation Data Reporting"
BNP Paribas CIB
- Established the first CIB Central Data Office, supporting regulatory compliance and enterprise data management initiatives.
- Designed and deployed the Central CIB Business Processes, Glossary and Data Control Catalog, covering 99 globally validated critical data elements.
- Implemented enterprise-wide Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks across BNP Paribas CIB at a world scale.
- Led the selection and implementation of key data management platforms, including AB Initio, Informatica, Collibra, Tableau, and Power BI.
- Strengthened data governance capabilities, regulatory reporting, and data quality controls across international business units.
Project Manager "Data Digitalisation & Reporting"
BNP Paribas CIB
Middle Office Consultant – Securities Reconciliation
Société Générale CIB
Project Manager – Automated Financial and Management Control Reporting
SNCF
Operational Sales Manager
Renault
Trade Marketing Supervisor
British American Tobacco
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Transportation, Automotive, Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Finance, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Senior Data Governance, Data Management & Data Quality Executive with 21+ years of experience leading large-scale data transformation initiatives across international organizations. Expert in establishing enterprise data governance, data quality, and master data management capabilities that drive business value and regulatory compliance. Strong track record of building governance operating models, leading cross-functional data councils, and fostering a data-driven culture through effective data stewardship. Experienced across FMCG, banking, insurance, public sector, and industrial industries, with a reputation for strategic vision, executive influence, and delivering trusted, business-ready data assets.
Skills
- Data Governance Strategy Operating Models
- Data Quality Excellence (Kpis, Business Rules, Controls, Monitoring, And Continuous Improvement)
- Master Data Management (Mdm) And Single Source Of Truth Implementation
- Data Accessibility, Data Cataloging Metadata Management (Datagalaxy, Collibra Axon, Informatica Edc)
- Data Culture, Data Literacy Data Stewardship Programs
- Regulatory Compliance (Bcbs 239, Solvency Ii, Gdpr)
- Modern Data Architectures Data Platforms
- Leadership, Change Management Business Transformation
- Program Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Engagement Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership In International Environments
Languages
Education
CentraleSupélec
Executive Digital Data Architect · Paris, France
Management School ISG
MBA · International Finance, Trading & Capital Market · Paris, France
Management School ISG
Master · Specialised Management · Paris, France
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Adel is based in Fresnes, France and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Adel speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Advanced).
Adel has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Adel has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Adel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Adel would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Data Governance & Architecture, Program Director "Data Usages & Solutions", Head of Data & Architecture.
Adel's most recent position is Head of Data Governance & Architecture at Maaden Group.
In recent years, Adel has worked for Maaden Group, BNP Paribas Group, Théa Laboratories Group, OPCO Santé Île-de-France, and Euler Hermes Group (Allianz).
Adel is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Transportation, and Automotive. Adel also has some experience in Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Healthcare.
Adel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Project Management. Adel also has some experience in Finance, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Adel has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Metals and Mining, and Healthcare.
Adel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance.
Adel holds a Master in International Finance, Trading & Capital Market from Management School ISG, a Master in Specialised Management from Management School ISG and a Master in Economics Sciences, Finance, Money and Banking from Constantine University.
Adel will be available full-time from September 2026.
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