Karun Takkar
Data and AI Governance | Strategy, Ethics and Compliance
New Delhi
Summary
- Data & AI Governance professional with 16+ years of total experience, including 10+ years in data strategy, quality, and compliance
- Proven expertise in building data governance frameworks and data products across finance, pharmaceutical, legal tech, and capital markets
- Currently focused on ethical AI, model transparency, and regulatory alignment
- Known for bridging business and technology to deliver responsible, high-impact data solutions
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager - Data and AI Governance Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services Limited
Gurugram
05.2023 - Current
- Automating data cataloging, business and technical lineage process in Collibra with AI driven solution for a capital markets client (Vanguard).
- Developed data governance frameworks including domain creation, roles & responsibilities, and data products for pharmaceutical clients (e.g., Boehringer Ingelheim).
- Designed data products across Finance, Clinical Trials, and R&D, focusing on access, legal mandates, quality, KPIs, and stewardship.
- Led data maturity and quality assessment workshops for Novartis to drive governance improvements.
- Initiated onboarding programs for CXOs and data value offices to strengthen governance adoption and literacy.
- Currently expanding into AI Governance with a focus on responsible AI, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Group Manager - Data Governance & Analytics (GSK)
WNS
Gurugram
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Led enterprise-wide data analytics initiatives for GSK’s real estate domain, aligning insights with strategic business goals.
- Designed and implemented data governance frameworks, including ownership models, stewardship roles, and quality standards.
- Built and maintained data catalogs, metadata standards, and lineage tracking to support discoverability and compliance.
- Collaborated with IT, business, and compliance teams to embed governance into analytics workflows and reporting.
- Conducted data quality assessments and implemented remediation strategies to enhance data trust and usability.
- Promoted data literacy through onboarding programs and monitored governance KPIs to inform leadership decisions.
Product Manager – Data Analytics Platform
Provana | LegalTech & Mortgage Recovery Analytics
Gurugram
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Led product strategy and roadmap for a legal analytics platform supporting law firms in mortgage recovery processes.
- Defined product features in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders to meet compliance and reporting needs.
- Applied data governance practices—data quality, metadata management, and stewardship—to enhance product trust and adoption.
- Introduced data lineage and cataloging to improve transparency and traceability of legal and financial data.
- Partnered with engineering to embed governance controls and drive continuous improvements through KPI monitoring and user feedback.
Finance Operations Manager | Data Domain Expert
Syneos Health
Gurugram
10.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed global finance operations, including billing and receivables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Initiated foundational data governance practices to improve finance data quality, ownership, and reporting consistency.
- Collaborated with IT and data teams to define data standards, lineage, and validation rules for key financial datasets.
- Supported automation and standardization efforts, enhancing data transparency and reducing manual reconciliation.
Finance Data Domain Specialist
British Telcom Global Services
Gurugram
09.2012 - 10.2014
Finance Data Domain Associate
Aon Hewitt
Noida
02.2009 - 08.2012
Education
MBA - Banking & Finance
SCDL
Pune 04.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
New Delhi 07.2005 - 06.2008
Class XII -
New Green Field School
04.2004 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
New Green Field School
New Delhi 04.2002 - 03.2003
Skills
- Enterprise Data Governance Frameworks (eg, DAMA-DMBOK)
- Data Quality Management & Metrics
- Metadata Management & Data Cataloging
- Data Lineage & Impact Analysis
- Master & Reference Data Management
- Data Stewardship & Ownership Models
- Regulatory Compliance (eg, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX,BCBS 239)
- Ethical AI Principles & Fairness Audits
- Data & AI Governance Strategy Development
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Change Management & Adoption Planning
- Governance Operating Model Design
- Data Literacy & Culture Enablement
- Collibra, Informatica MDM, Purview
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Websites
Certification
Solution Architect by Collibra University, Present
Timeline
Senior Manager - Data and AI Governance Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services Limited
05.2023 - Current
Group Manager - Data Governance & Analytics (GSK)
WNS
06.2021 - 02.2023
Product Manager – Data Analytics Platform
Provana | LegalTech & Mortgage Recovery Analytics
01.2020 - 04.2021
Finance Operations Manager | Data Domain Expert
Syneos Health
10.2014 - 12.2019
Finance Data Domain Specialist
British Telcom Global Services
09.2012 - 10.2014
MBA - Banking & Finance
SCDL
04.2012 - 03.2014
Finance Data Domain Associate
Aon Hewitt
02.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
07.2005 - 06.2008
Class XII -
New Green Field School
04.2004 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
New Green Field School
04.2002 - 03.2003
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