Oyinlola Oresanya

Data Governance Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Oyinlola Oresanya

Data Governance Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hi, I’m Oyinlola.

A Data Governance and Strategy Consultant passionate about transforming organizations through smart, structured, and ethical data practices.

With over a decade of experience across banking, energy, and government sectors, I specialize in helping organizations maximize the value of their data assets while ensuring compliance and building a strong data culture.

Currently based in Riyadh, I support national and enterprise-level data initiatives as a Senior Data Governance Consultant at Devoteam Middle East.

🔹 I’ve led the development of national data management standards in Saudi Arabia, helped establish governance frameworks, and facilitated data culture transformation across major institutions.
🔹 My expertise spans data governance, lifecycle management, regulatory compliance (including PDPL), metadata and quality standards, and organizational change.
🔹 Previously, at First Bank of Nigeria, I pioneered the bank’s first enterprise-wide data governance program — aligning teams, policies, and tech to elevate data integrity and strategic use.

💼 Core strengths: Data strategy, policy design, change management, regulatory alignment, project delivery, stakeholder engagement.
🎓 Certifications: PMP, CDMP (Practitioner & Master), TOGAF, Informatica, and Cloud Digital Leader.
🎯 Recent Training: MIT & Berkeley Haas executive programs on Data Monetization, Strategy, and AI for Business.

Let’s connect if you’re building data maturity, seeking compliance clarity, or need to design your organization’s data future.

  • Work
    • Devoteam Middle East