Mathias Vercauteren

Mathias Vercauteren is a global leader in data and AI governance, known for transforming complex challenges into practical, lasting solutions. With over a decade of experience across industries, he has developed and refined the Data Governance Sprint™, a proven methodology he has been applying for more than five years to rapidly design and embed governance frameworks that work in practice. His forthcoming book on the Sprint, set to be published at the end of this year, captures his unique approach to making governance actionable, scalable, and embraced across organizations.

As Project Manager of the DAMA-DMBOK® 3.0, Mathias leads one of the world’s most significant initiatives in data management. Coordinating hundreds of contributors across the globe, he is at the center of shaping the next generation of standards that define how organizations govern their data. This work positions him as a global voice in bridging business, technology, and academia around governance.

In his role as President and Principal of Data and AI Governance Partners, Mathias partners with C-level leaders and executive teams to implement governance strategies that drive performance, compliance, and trust in data. He is also helping organizations prepare for the future through AI governance, ensuring that innovation is matched with ethics, accountability, and value creation.

Alongside his industry leadership, Mathias is pursuing an Executive PhD in Data Governance at Antwerp Management School, conducting research that connects theory to practice. He is also laying the foundation for an international research institute for data governance, bringing together academia, industry, and global experts to advance the field.

A sought-after keynote speaker at conferences such as DAIA, DGIQ, and EDW, Mathias is recognized for his ability to make governance engaging, practical, and transformative. Whether through his Sprint methodology, his global standards leadership, or his academic research, his mission is clear: to help organizations unlock the power of data as a true strategic asset.