Nadia Vickers
Associate Partner - Enterprise Data & AI
Zurich
Summary
Seasoned Data Management Executive Advisor leading in Central Europe with a proven track record of delivering cutting-edge data and analytics solutions. Over two decades of consulting expertise and industry experience with certifications in Data Strategy and Data Management. Specializing in data governance, quality, management, literacy, AI, and ethics to establish robust data frameworks aligned with business goals, regulations, and industry standards. Passionate about fostering a data-driven culture that fuels innovation and empowers individuals to leverage the transformative power of data. Dedicated data management professional known for ensuring data integrity, enhancing frameworks, and consistently delivering results through effective collaboration and strategic planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Data Strategy Advisory Lead for DACH
Cognizant
09.2021 - Current
- Leading and coaching Global Data Management client engagements to establish comprehensive data strategies and implement data capabilities in line with the DAMA framework.
- My work across multiple industries has helped clients enhance their data governance and quality capabilities to increase Data Management maturity and establish reliable, efficient data systems.
- I work across all data domains, navigating through complex data landscapes, advising on process, systems, and data products.
- Coaching, advising, leading in Data Strategy, Governance, Quality, Master data, Business & Data Architecture, Technology Guidance, Data Literacy, Data Change Management.
- Enterprise Data Management Coach & Program Lead at Novartis (Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modelling, Data Lineage, Master Data, Enterprise Data Architecture).
- Gen AI Lead for Consulting Service Offering at Cognizant.
Enterprise Data Management Lead and Coach
Novartis
01.2021 - Current
- Coach and advisor to CIO, EDM Program Lead and Global EDM Lead.
- Established Enterprise Data Management capabilities globally following DCAM Framework.
- Established the data management function.
- Developed and implement data governance policies and standards.
- Defined data management roles & responsibilities within Novartis and established clear ownership.
- Responsible for developing and implementing data strategies, policies, systems and governance to ensure that they are provided in an effective and efficient manner to support the strategic aims and operational activities of the organization.
- Recommended initiatives (internal and external factors) to minimize risks and formulated plans to achieve long-term goals.
- Besides, assess organizational performance and develop achievable goals (implementing processes) also identify threats and opportunities and present their findings, projections and recommended actions.
- Developed and implement data quality standards and monitoring processes.
- Performed data cleansing and required enrichment.
- Conducted vendor and technology evaluations for data products.
- Risk management evaluated data risk Reporting and KPIs to measure adoption level Executive decks and reporting.
Director – Insurance & Data Governance/Compliance
EPAM Systems
10.2019 - 06.2021
- At EPAM, I functioned as a Data Management Coach & SME in Life Sciences & Insurance Sector, responsible for reviewing and developing Data Governance and Quality Frameworks, including policy formulation and quality control measures (Critical Data Element Identifications, data Dimensions, DQ rules, Data Lineage).
- My responsibilities also included conducting a Data Management Capability assessment, Quality Assessment, identifying gaps, and providing an implementation roadmap.
Senior Manager Insurance Consulting
Capgemini
11.2015 - 10.2019
- At Capgemini, I played a key role in Business Strategy and Account Development, assisting in RFPs and RFIs, and providing expertise in Insurance.
- Within Clients delivery projects, I led initiatives in International Insurance designing Operational Data reporting, defining the rollout strategy for a new policy system in Europe.
- I managed a large-scale RPA project across Europe, as well as the agile development of a web transformation platform, coordinating a significant number of offshore teams.
Senior Manager Insurance Consulting
Ernst & Young
11.2015 - 10.2019
- I led the Claims Management Offering for France, generating significant business revenue.
- I managed cost reduction programs at AIG Insurance, oversaw process re-engineering at Euler Hermes, conducted an audit for Caisse des Dépôts, and directed IPO project management at GROUPAMA Insurance, focusing on KPI deployment and definition before publication.
Insurance Business Lead
Astek Consulting
04.2007 - 09.2010
Business Operations Manager
Allianz France
11.2002 - 11.2007
- Managed 5 Underwriting Assistants.
- Defined Business Processes and documents, SLA, KPIs.
- Project Management: IT Implementation, Quality implementation (ISO 9002).
Underwriting Assistant
Société Française de Recours - Allianz Subsidiary
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Managed the administration part of the underwriting process.
Education
Data Strategy - Leverage Data as a Competitive advantage
Berkeley Executive Education
01.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) - undefined
DAMA International
Master - Enterprise Data Management
IUx Indian University
01.2023 - 12.2024
MBA - Audit & Risk Management
ESA Business School Paris
09.2009 - 06.2010
Master - Insurance Management
ENASS Paris
01.2005 - 12.2007
Baccalauréat - Sciences & Economics
Lycée Jean Perrin
06.1996 - 06.1997
Skills
Data Strategy
Interests
Running
Triathlon
Reading
Learning about new Digital topics
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Nationality: French
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Lille
Certification
Data Strategy - Berkeley
Timeline
CMDP - DAMA
01-2025
Data Strategy - Berkeley
03-2023
Master - Enterprise Data Management
IUx Indian University
01.2023 - 12.2024
Data Strategy - Leverage Data as a Competitive advantage
Berkeley Executive Education
01.2022 - 06.2022
Data Strategy Advisory Lead for DACH
Cognizant
09.2021 - Current
Enterprise Data Management Lead and Coach
Novartis
01.2021 - Current
Director – Insurance & Data Governance/Compliance
EPAM Systems
10.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Manager Insurance Consulting
Capgemini
11.2015 - 10.2019
Senior Manager Insurance Consulting
Ernst & Young
11.2015 - 10.2019
MBA - Audit & Risk Management
ESA Business School Paris
09.2009 - 06.2010
Insurance Business Lead
Astek Consulting
04.2007 - 09.2010
Master - Insurance Management
ENASS Paris
01.2005 - 12.2007
Business Operations Manager
Allianz France
11.2002 - 11.2007
Underwriting Assistant
Société Française de Recours - Allianz Subsidiary
01.2001 - 12.2001
Baccalauréat - Sciences & Economics
Lycée Jean Perrin
06.1996 - 06.1997
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) - undefined
DAMA International
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