Collibra Executive and Leadership Team

Felix Van de Maele, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Collibra, directs the company's overarching strategy and vision. Van de Maele architects the product roadmap, ensuring Collibra's data and AI governance platform effectively addresses market needs for cataloging, governing, and managing access to trusted data. This leadership role involves guiding the organization to scale analytics and AI initiatives with enhanced confidence in data integrity and compliance. Overseeing global operations, Felix Van de Maele ensures alignment with corporate objectives, driving innovation in data lineage, privacy, and quality solutions. The Chief Executive Officer's focus remains on fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making across client organizations, solidifying Collibra's position as a leader in the data governance space. Van de Maele's strategic direction supports the company's mission to make data accessible and actionable for all.

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 management, including budgeting, forecasting, and investor relations, particularly for key investment partners. This leadership position ensures robust financial health, supporting Collibra's mission to provide a trusted data and AI governance platform. The Chief Financial Officer (Index, Iconiq & Battery Backed) plays a critical part in enabling teams to scale analytics and AI with confidence by securing the necessary capital and financial stability. Dan Graham's expertise guides financial decisions that align with the company's long-term growth trajectory and market impact. Graham's oversight extends to managing financial compliance and optimizing resource allocation to drive operational efficiency and support product development in data cataloging, governance, and quality.

Thomas Brence, the Chief Marketing Officer (Interim) at Collibra, spearheads the company's marketing initiatives and brand positioning. Brence drives demand generation strategies, focusing on communicating the value of Collibra's data and AI governance platform to a global audience. This role involves overseeing campaigns that highlight the platform's capabilities in data cataloging, governance, lineage, privacy, and quality. The Chief Marketing Officer (Interim) ensures marketing efforts directly support the company's growth objectives and market expansion. By articulating the benefits of trusted data for scaling analytics and AI, Thomas Brence enhances Collibra's market presence. Brence's leadership ensures consistent messaging around data integrity and compliance, reinforcing the company's commitment to empowering organizations with reliable data insights. The interim marketing leadership focuses on optimizing outreach and engagement across key market segments.

Dana Bishara, the Chief People Officer at Collibra, leads the company's human resources strategy and talent management initiatives. Bishara focuses on cultivating a high-performing culture that supports Collibra's mission to deliver a leading data and AI governance platform. This role involves developing programs for employee engagement, professional development, and organizational design, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent. The Chief People Officer drives initiatives that foster an environment where teams can confidently scale analytics and AI, underpinned by strong data integrity and compliance practices. Dana Bishara's leadership ensures that Collibra's workforce is equipped to support the evolving needs of data cataloging, governance, and quality management. Bishara's strategic approach to people operations reinforces the company's commitment to its employees and its overall business objectives, promoting a collaborative and innovative workplace.