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Malcolm Hawker

Chief Data Officer at Profisee

A seasoned expert in Master Data Management and data governance, Malcolm focuses on simplifying complex data challenges & empowering organizations with actionable insights and strategic solutions.

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Malcolm talks about Master Data Management, data governance, data quality, enterprise data strategies, CDO priorities, and leveraging data as a strategic asset.

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Received the ‘DAMA International Professional Achievement Award’

Awarded with this prestigious recognition underscores Malcolm’s influential role and achievements in the data management community.

Host of 'CDO Matters' Podcast

Curated and hosted by Malcolm Hawker, this podcast is home to several interviews with thought leaders on various data management topics, aiming to help CDOs become more data-driven, optimize operations, and leverage insights.

Authored 'The Data Hero' Playbook

This book showcases "Heroic Data Leadership," offering actionable strategies to transform data management, prioritize customer satisfaction, and drive business value.

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Data Management

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Jan 22

Data Governance Is Failing — Here’s Why

Data governance is struggling due to knowledge gaps, tech overreliance, poor organizational fit, and difficulty proving value. This article from CDO magazine is based on a study done by authors, **Thomas C. Redman, Anne Marie Smith, John Ladley, Mathias Vercauteren, Malcolm Hawker, and Aaron Wilkerson** explores the forces driving and restraining success, urging CDOs and data leaders to rethink governance, address core challenges, and push for meaningful, measurable improvements.

Data Engineering

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Jan 14

Data Governance Interview with Malcolm Hawker

This session dives into the key topics for Malcom’s upcoming speaker session, sharing insights on data governance, AI governance, and master data management at a major upcoming conference.

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Jan 10

What 2025 Holds For Data And Analytics: 8 Predictions

In this article, Malcolm puts forward data predictions around a decline in CDOs, a rise in data catalog hype, increased focus on AI in data management, and growing awareness of knowledge management and RAG patterns shaping LLMs.

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Nov 6

Semantic Layer Symposium

Malcolm Hawker discusses the shift from traditional data management to a knowledge-centric framework, highlighting AI’s role in transforming data governance and strategy for the future.

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Oct 31

Data Products Demystified

The podcast episode cuts through the hype around data products, offering data leaders clarity on their benefits, implementation, and key aspects to focus on for success.

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Oct 26

Why Do So Many Data Governance Initiatives Fail?

In this LinkedIn post, Malcolm talks about why data governance programs fail within organisations and suggests remedies.

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May 7

The AI Governance Elephant In The Room

This article highlights the risks of AI consuming ungoverned, unstructured data, stressing the need for stronger data governance to ensure accuracy and mitigate AI-related issues, like in the Air Canada case.

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