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Chris L.

Editor · DISC type CS
Data Governance Director at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies Europe
📍 United Kingdom

Chris L. is the Data Governance Director for Otsuka Pharmaceutical in Europe, with a strong background in data leadership at companies like Astellas Pharma, Sainsburys Bank, and Leeds Building Society. His expertise lies in data governance, management, and strategy, supported by a First Class BSc from Leeds Beckett University.

He was a speaker at the Gartner Data & Analytics Conference, where he shared insights on Otsukas data journey.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Data Governance Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Fact-Driven
Sometimes Friendly
Self-Disciplined

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Data Governance
This is his core specialty and current role. His entire career progression has been focused on leading data governance and management functions in large organizations.
Pharmaceutical Data
His two most recent roles at Otsuka and Astellas Pharma have been within the pharmaceutical industry, indicating deep domain-specific knowledge and interest.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Data Governance Director
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies Europe
4-2024 - 7-2025
Senior Manager: Data Operations and Governance Partner
Astellas Pharma
7-2021 - 12-2023
Head of Data Management and Enablement
Sainsbury's Bank
1-2016 - 3-2021
Head of Data and BI
Leeds Building Society
6-2015 - 1-2016
Head of Business Intelligence
Leeds Building Society
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
BSc (Hons) First Class
Leeds Beckett University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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