Marina Lopez Melgar

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ABOUT MARINA LOPEZ MELGAR

Executive data leader with 15+ years of international experience across commodity trading, systematic/algorithmic trading and financial services. Currently Head of Data Management at EDF Trading, with executive leadership of three core data functions — Market Data, Data Governance and Data Insights — within a global trading organisation.I define and execute enterprise Data Strategy aligned with commercial priorities, partnering closely with Front Office and executive leadership to translate business ambition into structured operating models, prioritised roadmaps and measurable delivery.My scope spans:• Enterprise Data Strategy & Operating Model• Leadership of three cross-functional teams across Market Data, Data Governance and Data Insights• Market Data commercial management, vendor negotiation and cost optimisation• Enterprise Data Governance frameworks and control environments• Data Products design, commercial positioning and adoption across trading functions• Executive prioritisation and steering committeesBeyond strategy and governance, I ensure that data initiatives translate into tangible business outcomes. I work closely with trading and business stakeholders to position data products around clear commercial use cases, driving sustained adoption and measurable efficiency gains. My focus is on disciplined prioritisation and demonstrable return on data investment.I have built and scaled data functions from early-stage structures into multi-team capabilities, identifying high-potential talent, developing future leaders and fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and sustained performance.