Dorothea Cooper

Background

About Dorothea Cooper

Enterprise data leader with a track record of shaping and scaling data governance, quality, and analytics capabilities across global organizations. I specialize in designing the frameworks, operating models, and accountability structures that ensure data is trusted, well managed, and aligned to business strategy. My leadership focuses on strengthening the foundations—ownership, stewardship, lineage, and standards—that enable high confidence decision making and unlock advanced analytics and AI readiness at scale.I bring a strategic, systems level perspective to transforming complex data landscapes, driving improvements in data quality, lifecycle transparency, and cross functional governance. Recognized for building collaborative, high performing teams, I champion clarity of roles, consistent enterprise policies, and the disciplined execution needed to deliver measurable business outcomes. A committed advocate for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, I believe that strong data cultures and strong organizational cultures grow together. I am equally dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders and fostering an environment where people can thrive, innovate, and maintain a sustainable balance in their work and lives.