Swapnil Sharma
Deputy Director - Enterprise Data Governance
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Global Data Governance leader with 15+ years of enterprise-scale experience designing and operationalizing governance-first, analytics-ready data ecosystems across healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services (0-1 Data Governance). Holds US patents in Data Governance and brings deep expertise across Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and regulatory-aligned data controls.
Currently working as Deputy Director - Global Data Governance and Stewardship at PepsiCo, with end-to-end accountability for enterprise governance frameworks, operating models, and execution across large, multi-region programs aligned to business priorities and global regulatory expectations. Trusted partner to senior leadership in shaping governance as a foundational business capability that enables scale, compliance, and decision confidence.
Recognized for architecting and institutionalizing enterprise data governance frameworks, operating models, and policy standards, embedding governance into data platforms, processes, and ways of working rather than positioning it as a standalone control function.
Played
Prominent role in formation of Data Governance Council, strengthening executive oversight, cross-functional alignment, and measurable improvements in data integrity and compliance across 10+ global initiatives.
Delivered a BCBS 239–aligned data quality and reporting framework, driving sustained improvements of 20–30% in key data quality metrics and materially enhancing regulatory readiness.
Proven track record of leading complex, global programs, driving governance adoption across 20+ countries and diverse regulatory, cultural, and operating environments.
Known for collaborative and influential leadership, building and mentoring geographically distributed teams while fostering accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement. Combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, translating business and regulatory objectives into scalable governance solutions that strengthen data trust and deliver measurable enterprise value.
Experience
Global Data Governance leader with 15+ years of enterprise-scale experience designing and operationalizing governance-first, analytics-ready data ecosystems across healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services (0-1 Data Governance). Holds US patents in Data Governance and brings deep expertise across Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and regulatory-aligned data controls.
Currently working as Deputy Director - Global Data Governance and Stewardship at PepsiCo, with end-to-end accountability for enterprise governance frameworks, operating models, and execution across large, multi-region programs aligned to business priorities and global regulatory expectations. Trusted partner to senior leadership in shaping governance as a foundational business capability that enables scale, compliance, and decision confidence.
Recognized for architecting and institutionalizing enterprise data governance frameworks, operating models, and policy standards, embedding governance into data platforms, processes, and ways of working rather than positioning it as a standalone control function.
Played
Prominent role in formation of Data Governance Council, strengthening executive oversight, cross-functional alignment, and measurable improvements in data integrity and compliance across 10+ global initiatives.
Delivered a BCBS 239–aligned data quality and reporting framework, driving sustained improvements of 20–30% in key data quality metrics and materially enhancing regulatory readiness.
Proven track record of leading complex, global programs, driving governance adoption across 20+ countries and diverse regulatory, cultural, and operating environments.
Known for collaborative and influential leadership, building and mentoring geographically distributed teams while fostering accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement. Combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, translating business and regulatory objectives into scalable governance solutions that strengthen data trust and deliver measurable enterprise value.
Education
PGDM- Marketing
AI- Robert Smith school of business
B.E- Electronics & Communication
