About Chris Bradley
Global leader in Data Management with over 40 years of experience at the forefront of the Information Management field
Global leader in Data Management with over 40 years of experience at the forefront of the Information Management field
Vice President Professional Development at DAMA InternationalDAMA International is a global, vendor-independent, not-for-profit association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing information and data management. Its mission is to promote the understanding and practice of managing data and information as a key enterprise asset.
Christopher Bradley is a global leader in Data Management with over 40 years of experience at the forefront of the Information Management field.
He has worked internationally, helping organizations develop and execute strategies in Information Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Information Assurance, Master Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Warehousing, and Business Intelligence.
Chris is an independent Information Strategist and recognized thought leader.
He has advised major organizations across multiple industries — including Enterprise Oil, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, Shell, Statoil, and TOTAL in the Energy & Petroleum sector.
Beyond E&P, Chris has supported a wide range of leading institutions, including Alinma Bank, Riyad Bank, SABB, SAMA, Saudi NIC, American Express, ANZ, British Gas, Bank of England, BP, Celgene, Cigna Insurance, Emirates NBD, GSK, HSBC, NAB, and National Grid.
Chris serves as Vice President of Professional Development at DAMA InternationalDAMA International is a global, vendor-independent, not-for-profit association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing information and data management. Its mission is to promote the understanding and practice of managing data and information as a key enterprise asset., the inaugural Fellow of DAMA CDMP, and is a past President of DAMA UK.
He is an author of the DMBOK 2, examiner for professional certifications, and a leading contributor to international standards in Data Management.
In 2016, Chris received the Lifetime Achievement Award from DAMA InternationalDAMA International is a global, vendor-independent, not-for-profit association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing information and data management. Its mission is to promote the understanding and practice of managing data and information as a key enterprise asset. for his exceptional contributions to Data Management education and to the global data community.
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Chris advises global organizations on Information Strategy, Data Governance, and best practices in managing data as a critical corporate asset.
He is frequently engaged by executive management to evangelize Data Governance, establish business processes, and deliver training and mentoring.
Chris serves as Director of the E&P standards committee (DMBoard), sits on several international data standards committees, and lectures in Master's degree programs.
He authored Data Modelling for the Business, is a primary author of DMBoK 2.0, a member of the Metadata Professionals Organization (MPO), and a holder at "Fellow" level of CDMP and examiner for several professional certifications.
He is also an expert judge on the annual Data Governance Best Practice Awards.
Chris is a widely respected thought leader, educator, and strategist — shaping how organizations worldwide manage information as a true corporate asset.