Anastasios Perachoritis

Senior AI and Data Governance leader with over 10 years of experience operating at senior management and executive level across financial services, banking, and critical infrastructure organisations. Proven track record of leading enterprise governance transformations, including upgrading data governance maturity from Level 1 (Initial) to Level 3 (Managed) at the management level. Certified AI Governance Professional with deep expertise in responsible AI, AI risk management, regulatory compliance (GDPR and emerging AI regulation), and executive governance oversight.

Recognised as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on AI governance, data risk, and enterprise data strategy.

AI ADVISOR / Data Governance Consultant at Micro1 (2026-01 – Present)

Strategic AI governance advisor and consultant specialising in AI risk management, responsible AI frameworks, and enterprise governance transformation.

• Advise C-suite and board-level stakeholders on AI governance strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Support organisations in implementing enterprise-wide AI governance maturity improvements and governance transformation programmes.
• Develop AI risk management and responsible AI frameworks aligned with emerging regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance on responsible AI adoption, governance oversight structures, and executive decision-support mechanisms.

DATA GOVERNANCE OFFICER at Coreso (2024-01 – 2026-01)

Senior management role accountable for enterprise data and AI governance within a European energy transmission system operator.

• Upgraded enterprise data governance maturity from Level 1 (Initial) to Level 3 (Managed / Defined) at the management level within 18 months.
• Designed and implemented enterprise data and AI governance frameworks supporting AI-enabled operational and strategic decision-making.
• Established data quality management and control frameworks critical for AI reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Embedded GDPR, security, and risk controls across data and AI lifecycles.
• Provided executive-level reporting on governance maturity, risk exposure, and regulatory readiness.

HEAD OF DATA GOVERNANCE at DoValue (2022-01 – 2023-01)

Executive leadership role responsible for establishing the data and AI governance capability within a regulated financial services environment.

• Built the data and AI governance function from the ground up, including operating model, roles, and governance committees.
• Implemented Microsoft Purview to enable metadata management, lineage, and AI transparency.
• Enabled AI-driven analytics initiatives, including synthetic data, through strong governance controls.
• Ensured audit readiness and regulatory compliance through structured governance frameworks.

DATA GOVERNANCE LEAD at Santander Bank (2018-01 – 2022-01)

Senior governance role within a global banking group supporting enterprise analytics and AI adoption.

• Applied Informatica tools to support data lineage, governance, and stewardship activities.
• Contributed to enterprise data governance strategy aligned with regulatory and risk management objectives.
• Implemented sensitive data access and control frameworks supporting analytics and AI use cases.
• Defined authoritative data sources enabling trusted reporting and AI outcomes.

DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST at Bank of America (2016-01 – 2018-01)

Governance role within a Tier-1 global investment bank.

• Used Collibra for metadata management, business glossary, and stewardship workflows.
• Implemented enterprise data governance policies, standards, and stewardship models.
• Trained data owners and data stewards across multiple business units.
• Supported regulatory audits through governance documentation and controls.
• Worked closely with IT, Legal, and Compliance in a highly regulated environment.

IT & ENGINEERING ROLES at Multiple UK Banks and Financial Institutions (1997-01 – 2016-01)

Built a strong technical foundation through senior IT and engineering roles across major UK banks and financial institutions. Delivered enterprise infrastructure, systems engineering, and application lifecycle solutions within highly regulated environments. Worked with global organisations including Barclays Capital, UBS Warburg, Frizzell Banking Services, and Liverpool Victoria, supporting large-scale operations and mission-critical systems.

• Microsoft NT Engineering & Application Packaging roles (19 years)
• Organisations include: Barclays Capital, UBS Warburg, Liverpool Victoria, Frizzell Banking Services.
• IT Consultant – Logica UK Limited
• AI Programmer Analyst – CAE Invertron Plc
• Experience includes enterprise infrastructure, systems architecture, application lifecycle management, and large-scale IT operations within regulated environments.

MSc in Digital Electronics & Parallel Processing – University of Sussex

BSc in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence – University of Sussex