Tony Williams
Driving Enterprise Data Strategy, Compliance & Readiness | Head of Data Governance | Senior Director, Digital Product Management | VP, Technical Program Management | 15+ Years Modernizing Platforms | Team Builder
- Role
- Head of Global Data Governance & Strategy at Alimentation Couche-Tard
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tony Williams
I am a results-driven executive with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics transformation across global and Fortune 500 organizations, including FIS, General Motors, and American Express. My background spans financial services, automotive, and technology industries, where I led modernization initiatives that improved data quality, compliance, and readiness.Throughout my career, I have directed large-scale data transformation programs, integrated governance frameworks into enterprise platforms, and partnered with C-suite leaders to align data strategy with business growth objectives. I also built and mentored high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making across departments.Some of my key accomplishments include leading multimillion-dollar modernization programs that enhanced data accuracy and accessibility by 50%, implementing scalable data governance models to meet regulatory requirements, and enabling analytics ecosystems that accelerated digital transformation. My work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the GBS Leadership Excellence Award, two Chairman’s Awards, and the President’s Award.If my profile aligns with your organization’s goals, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect. Feel free to reach out here on LinkedIn.
Experience
Head of Global Data Governance & Strategy
Dec 2025 — Present · Tempe, AZ, US
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to stores. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, approximately employees with $71B in revenue. Tony oversees a global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, responsible for key data governance pillars, including data quality, master data management (MDM), data cataloging, and lineage initiatives.
Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Information Systems, Management
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Skills
- IT Management
- Outsourcing
- Product Innovation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
- Business Process
- New Business Development
- Business Development
- IT Strategy
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Analytics
- Vendor Management
- Business Intelligence
- Strategy
- E-Commerce
- Enterprise Architecture
- Sdlc
- Cards
- Project Management
- Vendor Relations
- Business Planning
- Process Improvement
- Pmo
- Pmp
- Leadership
- Product Management
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
- Credit Cards
- Program Management
- Integration
- Project Portfolio Management
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Business Transformation
- Payments
- Business Process Improvement
- Financial Services
- Crm
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