Kelly Byrne

Kelly Byrne is a seasoned Data Strategy and Governance leader with over 20 years of experience in analytics, data management, and data ecosystem innovation. She is dedicated to integrating data management into ecosystem and process design to establish adaptive governance. Kelly is passionate about advocating for analytical-driven value and innovation through a holistic approach to data-related disciplines. Her extensive career spans across reputable companies such as Zurich, Allstate, and Blue Marble, working with Fortune 100 financial services clients during her tenure at Business Objects.

Kelly has a track record of designing and implementing embedded governance strategies into operational processes, ensuring seamless data acquisition, curation, and distribution within the analytic ecosystem. She leverages her expertise in data management to enhance data governance practices and bolster the efficacy and trustworthiness of analytical insights. Kelly has led diverse, multidisciplinary teams in building cohesive data ecosystems, adept at consolidating disparate capabilities into compelling narratives that highlight the value of analytics.

Education wise, Kelly Byrne holds a High School Diploma from Virginia Episcopal School. She pursued her MBA with a focus on Decision Science, Management & Strategy, and Marketing Management at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Additionally, she completed studies in MMus in Music Theory and BM in Music Theory at Northwestern University and the University of Richmond, respectively.

Throughout her professional journey, Kelly has held various significant roles, including Senior Director of Data Governance at Ascension, Strategic Advisor at Blue Marble Microinsurance, AVP of Data Strategy and Governance at Zurich North America, Principal at Arkaby Inc., Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics Architecture at Allstate, and AVP of Business Intelligence Competency Center at Zurich Insurance. Her early career includes roles in Consulting, Presales, Alliances at Business Objects, and Senior Systems Analyst at Zurich North America.