Collibra Executive and Leadership Team

Felix Van de Maele, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Collibra, directs the overarching company strategy and vision. Van de Maele architects the product roadmap, ensuring Collibra's data and AI governance platform evolves to meet complex market demands for trusted data. This leadership role involves guiding the organization's expansion and solidifying its position as a leader in data management solutions. Overseeing global operations, the Chief Executive Officer ensures seamless integration of data catalog, governance, and lineage capabilities. Van de Maele drives the company's mission to enable teams to scale analytics and AI with robust data integrity and compliance frameworks. The focus remains on empowering clients to unlock the full potential of their data assets, fostering innovation and operational efficiency across diverse industries. Felix Van de Maele's strategic direction is paramount to maintaining Collibra's competitive edge and delivering exceptional value to its customer base.

Dan Graham, the Chief Financial Officer (Index, Iconiq & Battery Backed) at Collibra, manages the company's financial operations and strategic fiscal planning. Graham oversees all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and investment strategies, ensuring the fiscal health and sustainable growth of the organization. This position is vital for securing and managing capital, particularly from key investment partners like Index, Iconiq, and Battery. The Chief Financial Officer (Index, Iconiq & Battery Backed) plays a crucial role in financial forecasting and resource allocation, directly supporting Collibra's mission to provide a robust data and AI governance platform. Dan Graham's financial acumen guides strategic decisions related to product development, market expansion, and operational efficiency. By maintaining strong financial discipline, Graham enables Collibra to continue innovating and delivering trusted data management solutions that enhance data integrity and compliance for its clients worldwide.

Thomas Brence, the Chief Marketing Officer (Interim) at Collibra, spearheads all marketing initiatives and brand strategy. Brence oversees the development and execution of campaigns that highlight Collibra's data and AI governance platform, emphasizing its capabilities in data cataloging, governance, and access management. This role is critical in communicating the company's value proposition to a global audience, driving market awareness and demand. The Chief Marketing Officer (Interim) ensures marketing efforts align with sales objectives and product development, fostering a cohesive go-to-market strategy. Brence focuses on articulating how Collibra enables organizations to achieve stronger confidence in data integrity and compliance, supporting the scaling of analytics and AI. Through strategic messaging and market engagement, Thomas Brence strengthens Collibra's brand presence and supports customer acquisition and retention efforts. The interim leadership ensures continuity and strategic momentum in marketing operations.

Dana Bishara, the Chief People Officer at Collibra, leads all human resources functions and cultivates the company's organizational culture. Bishara is responsible for talent acquisition, employee development, and fostering an inclusive work environment that supports Collibra's mission of data governance and AI enablement. This role is essential for attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring the workforce possesses the skills necessary to advance the data and AI governance platform. The Chief People Officer drives initiatives that enhance employee engagement and align people strategies with business objectives, supporting the company's growth and innovation. Dana Bishara ensures that Collibra's internal operations reflect the company's commitment to integrity and trust, mirroring the principles embedded in its data management solutions. By prioritizing people, Bishara strengthens the foundation upon which Collibra builds its reputation for data integrity and compliance.