Chris Charlesworth

I help organizations turn complex, fragmented data into trusted information, stronger decisions & scalable capabilities.

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Enterprise data strategy and transformation executive with 20+ years of experience building data organizations across healthcare, technology, financial services, and regulated environments. I combine regulatory-grade governance expertise with hands-on leadership in data strategy, governance, MDM, data quality, and AI-ready data foundations.

Most recently, I built HealthEquity’s enterprise Data Governance capability from the ground up, securing $3M+ in funding and establishing MDM, data quality, cataloging, and governance operations. Previously, I built and led a 40+ person global data organization at Splunk and held senior data leadership roles at Equinix, Bank of the West, and GE Capital.

I advise organizations on turning complex, fragmented data into a trusted business asset that enables better decisions, efficiency, and growth.

Bay Area, San Francisco
Data Science & Analytics

Services

1:1 Video Call

I offer one-hour, one-on-one conversations for data and technology leaders who want an experienced outside perspective on a challenge they’re facing. Bring a question, a situation, an idea—or simply something you’re trying to figure out. * Data governance and data management * Data strategy and operating models * Data quality and MDM * Data architecture and analytics * Building and scaling data organizations * Working with executive stakeholders * Data leadership and career decisions

1 hour$275.00
Executive Data Advisory - Video Call

Bring me a specific data challenge, decision or question. We’ll use a focused 60-minute session to: * Clarify the problem and desired outcome * Assess your current approach * Identify key risks, gaps and considerations * Explore practical alternatives * Define concrete next steps Typical topics include data governance, data strategy, data quality, MDM, data architecture, data products, analytics, AI readiness and data governance technology.

1 hour$300.00
Specialized Executive Advisory

For complex or consequential decisions, I’ll review relevant materials in advance and come prepared to provide a deeper executive-level assessment. * Evaluating data governance or data strategy * Reviewing a proposed technology investment or vendor selection * Assessing a data governance operating model * Designing a data quality or MDM approach * Diagnosing why an existing data initiative isn’t delivering results * Preparing for an executive decision involving data, analytics or governance

1h 30m$1,000.00