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Actian will be at the Gartner® Data and Analytics Summit 2025 in London on May 12-14. Discover how data, analytics, and AI strategies can balance innovation with execution to drive business value. Visit booth 301 to see how Actian powers insights for smarter decisions.
Transforming Data Silos to Value: Merck's Enterprise Data Governance Revolution
Fragmented data environments block innovation and slow decision-making. Learn how Merck overcame these challenges by implementing lean data governance and automated data discovery to streamline access across complex systems. Daniel Stöckel, Merck’s Global Head of Data & AI Product Portfolio, shares real-world R&D and Finance use cases, including data products and metadata management. Actian‘s CPO Guillaume Bodet will then present a vision for AI-powered data federation and a curated, self-service data ecosystem that accelerates innovation enterprise-wide.
Session Details
Where: Gartner® Data & Analytics Summit 2025 London
Date: 14 May 2025
Time: 11:30
Location: Capital Suite 15
Session Code: SPS41
Our Speakers
Guillaume Bodet
Chief Product Officer, Actian
Guillaume Bodet serves as Chief Product Officer for Actian, where he is responsible for defining and driving the data management and intelligence product vision, strategy, and roadmaps. Guillaume brings over 15 years of experience in the data industry, spanning various domains including project management, infrastructure, architecture, innovation, machine learning, and analytics. His deep understanding of data challenges, coupled with his entrepreneurial drive, fuels his passion for building market-leading products. Prior to Actian, Guillaume co-founded and served as CPTO of Zeenea, a data catalog company that Actian acquired in 2024, where he honed his expertise in product leadership and development.
Daniel Stöckel
Merck KGaA
Daniel Stöckel leads the Global Data & Analytics Products Portfolio team at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, where he is instrumental in shaping the UPTIMIZE Data & Analytics ecosystem. With a diverse background at Merck, Daniel has progressed through various roles, beginning as a Data Scientist and serving as the Head of Architecture & Governance for Merck Healthcare. Prior to his current position, he directed the Architecture & Engineering team at Merck Electronics. Daniel holds a PhD in Bioinformatics and is dedicated to leveraging technology and data to address real-world challenges.
The Hidden Reason AI Projects Fail: A Data Governance Wake-Up Call
Three out of four companies are betting big on AI – but most are digging on shifting ground. In this $100 billion gold rush, none of these investments will pay off without data quality and strong governance – and that remains a challenge for many organizations. Not every enterprise has a solid data governance practice and maturity models vary widely. As a result, investments in innovation initiatives are at risk of failure. What are the most important data management issues to prioritize? See how your organization measures up and get ahead of the curve with Actian.
Session Details
Where: Gartner® Data & Analytics Summit 2025 London
Date: 12 May 2025
Time: 10:30
Location: Theatre 3
Session Code: TH3
Our Speakers
Emma McGrattan
Chief Technology Officer, Actian
Emma is Actian’s CTO, leading global research and development. She is a recognized authority in data management and analytics technologies and holds multiple patents. Emma has over two decades of experience leading a global software development organization focused on innovation in high-performance analytics, data management, integration, and application development technologies. Prior to joining Actian, Emma was Vice President for Ingres at Computer Associates. Educated in Ireland, Emma holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Dublin City University.
Jennifer Jackson
CMO, Actian
Jennifer Jackson is CMO of Actian. Known as JJ, she leads Actian’s global marketing strategy and team. With 25 years of branding and digital marketing experience, she takes a data-driven approach that stems from her background in chemical engineering and as both a user and marketer of data analytics technology. She engages in initiatives to optimize customer experience, transition to a SaaS model and expand the partner ecosystem. JJ previously served as VP of Digital Marketing and Strategy at Teradata, where she led digital, strategy and operations for web modernization and strategy execution.
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ExCeL London
Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway
London, England E16 1XL United Kingdom
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