AI Data Governance Lead

UNSW Executive MBA · AI, data & regulatory strategy

NADIA BUTT

// About

Where AI, data and regulation meet.

Nadia leads complex cross-functional programs spanning AI governance, data strategy, regulatory compliance and advanced analytics.

She combines strong strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, turning governance from a constraint into a competitive advantage. Executive MBA, UNSW.

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// Expertise

What she builds.

01

AI Governance

Frameworks, controls and accountability for trustworthy AI.

02

Data Strategy

Turning enterprise data into a governed, usable asset.

03

Regulatory Compliance

Translating regulation into practical, auditable programs.

04

Advanced Analytics

Decisions backed by trusted, well-governed data.

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// Experience

A career in data & AI.

  1. Nov 2025 – Present · Sydney

    Manager, Data Governance, AI Tools & Operations

    Colonial First State

    Leads the design and deployment of agentic AI solutions with a strong focus on data governance: enterprise data governance leadership, data quality uplift, audit and regulatory readiness, and AI agent build and rollout.

  2. Jan 2024 – Oct 2025 · Sydney

    Senior Data Governance Consultant, AI

    Metcash

    Developed data governance policy frameworks, configured Microsoft Purview for enterprise-wide data discovery and management, and ran data quality checks to maintain integrity across the lifecycle.

  3. Jun 2023 – Dec 2023 · Switzerland

    AI Data Governance Lead

    Zurich Insurance

    Led enterprise AI and data governance across insurance and legal data domains, including an AI-driven governance framework and an agentic AI solution for intelligent search over unstructured data.

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// Public speaking

On stage, unfiltered.

Upcoming speaking engagement
Thursday 19 November 2026

AISA NSW Branch Meeting

Swissotel Sydney, Blaxland A Room, 68 Market Street, Sydney · 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Session 2: "AI risks and organisational adoption: Securing career paths in the age of AI". Nadia shares how organisations can manage AI risk and build strong governance and trust, and how security professionals can thrive in an AI-driven future. Hosted by the Australian Information Security Association (AISA).

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// Contact

Book Nadia to speak.

Keynotes, panels and advisory on AI governance and data strategy.

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