Karen Gibson
Group Head of Data Governance and Data Management @Halfords
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WORK HISTORY
Group Head of Data Governance and Data Management @Halfords
GB
EDUCATION
IMD
Sustainability Studies
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Artificial Intelligence
The Open University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT KAREN GIBSON
I lead global data governance and enterprise data strategy — not just to build frameworks, but to make data work better for people. My focus is on creating systems that are ethical, scalable, and secure, while enabling innovation across the business.I’ve delivered global programs that centralize metadata, improve data quality, manage master data and reduce duplication—rolling out a data catalog and governance platform that came in 20% under budget and ahead of schedule. But what I’m most proud of is how these tools help teams find what they need faster, make better decisions, and collaborate more effectively.I work closely with InfoSec and Privacy/Legal teams to align governance with ISO27001, COBIT, EU AI Act and GDPR—making sure our policies are not just compliant, but practical and human-centered. I also embed responsible AI and cybersecurity controls into enterprise initiatives, helping the business move fast without compromising trust.At heart, I believe good governance isn’t about control—it’s about clarity, confidence, and enabling people to do their best work.Core Strengths:Operationalizing Data Governance & Quality AssuranceAI Governance & Responsible AI IntegrationBuilding Collaborative Data Cultures & Capability FrameworksIntegrating Enterprise Architecture and Data ModelsDriving Automation & Self-Service EnablementBusiness-IT Alignment & TransformationProject Management GDPR & Data Privacy (OneTrust, DPIAs, DSARs, Retention Policies)Risk management and controls Information SecurityEmbedding Data Lifecycle (COBIT), Risk Controls (ISO27001)DAMA - DMBOK knowledge Technical Expertise:Cloud & Data Platforms: GCP, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, SaaS, Talend, Informatica, Collibra, SAP, M365, OneTrust, MS PurviewAnalytics Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Looker, SQL
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