Ankur Saxena
Data Transformation & Governance Leader | Head of MDM | Building Enterprise Data Strategies | Driving Compliance, Automation & Data Excellence
- Role
- Global Head of Master Data Management at Hays
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ankur Saxena
As a Head of Data Management with over 15 years of global experience, I specialize in driving enterprise-wide data governance, quality, and master data management (MDM) strategies that enable organizations to operate with trusted, compliant, and actionable data.My career has been built on a passion for transforming complex, siloed data ecosystems into strategic assets that fuel decision-making, operational efficiency, and business growth. I have successfully led data transformation programs, ERP integrations, and end-to-end MDM frameworks across Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Maconomy, and Navision, delivering measurable impact on data reliability and process efficiency.I excel at bridging business and technology collaborating with cross-functional leaders, IT teams, and governance committees to establish data ownership, stewardship models, and data-driven culture across the enterprise.With deep expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), data migration, data integration, and automation initiatives, I’ve led large-scale transitions across regions including North America, Europe, APAC, MENA, and Africa. My leadership philosophy centers around clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to achieve excellence through innovation and discipline.Key Strengths & Achievements: • Led global MDM and Data Governance programs ensuring integrity, compliance & scalability • Designed and implemented data quality frameworks and validation processes across ERPs • Delivered end-to-end data migration and harmonization across 30+ global entities • Drove automation and process improvement initiatives, reducing manual effort and improving SLA compliance • Recognized with multiple awards for excellence, collaboration, and leadership
Experience
Global Head of Master Data Management
Mar 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN
System Data Manager responsible for 1. Data quality & governance2. Data mass uploads and updates3. Data Visualisation, & 4. Stakeholder Management.
Education
University of Lucknow
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
2005 — 2008
Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Marketing
2008 — 2010
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