From Data to Decisions: Crafting Data Strategies that Drive Business Growth with Maria Villar

In this episode of Approaching Infinity, we're honored to host Maria C. Villar, co-founder and managing partner at Business Data Leadership, a trailblazer in enterprise data strategy, governance, and transformation. With a distinguished career leading data initiatives at SAP and IBM, Maria brings a wealth of experience to the conversation.

Maria shares her journey as a data strategy leader, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her approach to data management and business transformation. Her career path offers invaluable lessons on the power of resilience, adaptability, and visionary leadership in the ever-evolving world of data and analytics.

Listeners will gain actionable insights on crafting a winning data strategy that aligns with business goals, the role of people and culture in successful data initiatives, and the importance of continuous data management. Maria also dives deep into the role of AI in data governance, sharing practical advice on balancing innovation with ethical considerations. Her perspective on "managing data as an asset" challenges traditional mindsets and provides a new lens through which organizations can view their most critical resource — data.

Join us as Maria unpacks her wealth of knowledge on enterprise data strategy, offers fresh perspectives on AI's role in governance, and delivers timeless lessons in leadership from her tenure at some of the world’s most influential organizations!

Support and Connect with Maria

• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariacvillar/⁠⁠
• Business Data Leadership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-data-leadership/

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• Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Justin_777_⁠⁠⁠⁠
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