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Nathalie Berdat

Captain · DISC type DS
Product Data Director (interim) at BBC
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

Nathalie Berdat is the Head of Data & AI Governance at the BBC, where she is leading the broadcasters transition to a data-driven, product-oriented organization. A qualified CPA with deep expertise in data governance and privacy, she has a strong track record in the financial services and fintech sectors. Colleagues describe her as diligent, knowledgeable, and a phenomenal mentor.

Nathalie was recently shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 "Data & AI Leader of the Year (Global)" award.

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Current Role
Product Data Director (interim)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Nathalie shows up

Output-Driven
Long-Term Thinker
Dynamic But Sincere

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Nathalie cares about

Data as a Product
Champions a product-oriented model to package trusted datasets, shifting focus from data volume to data value, as implemented in her current role at the BBC.
AI & Data Governance
Frequently speaks on the challenge of balancing innovation with responsibility, ensuring data strategies are ethical, scalable, and compliant in the age of AI.
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Career

Work history

Product Data Director (interim)
BBC
Head of Data & AI Governance
BBC
Data Governance Manager
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
1-2022
Senior Data Operations Manager, Office of the CDO- Customer & Marketing
Aviva
Chief Operating Officer (Business Consultant-Freelance)
Challen Saxby (Social Project Funding and Monitoring) / Intrabiz (Software Solutions for Charities)
In the press

Media appearances

How the BBC Uses Data Products to Accelerate Digital Transformation. Featured in Alation Blog
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How the BBC Turns Data into a Shared Strategic Asset. Featured in Piano.io
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Education
2018 - 2018
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
CIPP/E, CIPM
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Centre for Creative Leadership Programme, UK
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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