Ed Downham

Head of Data Governance and Data Ethics @Direct Line Group

Leeds, GB

Currently leading data governance from the Direct Line Group perspective throughout the Aviva acquisition, ensuring DLG\'s compliance with legal, contractual, privacy, governance and Part VII transfer obligations across the integration.Consolidated and formalised the group\'s Data Domains, embedding clear ownership and stewardship accountability through a network of Data Owners and Stewards across the business.Partnered with Risk to develop a Data Governance Risk Taxonomy, translating governance obligations into risk-aligned control objectives and measurable controls.Oversaw a group-wide Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) for Data Governance, providing the business with a structured view of its data risk posture.Chaired the group Data and AI Ethics Committee, providing senior oversight of ethical considerations in data and AI use across DLG.Chaired the group Data Design Authority, ensuring architectural decisions align with governance principles and strategic data objectives.