About the Webinar

In this webinar learn why Vanguard is the Winner of the 2017 DGPO Data Governance Best Practice Award.

The Annual DGPO Data Governance Best Practice Award is given to the practitioners within a non-vendor organization in recognition of the business value and technical excellence they have achieved in the design and implementation of an outstanding data governance program.

Submissions were judged on the following criteria:

About the Speakers

Josh Cuozzo, Data Governance Senior Manager, The Vanguard Group, Inc. leads a team that supports Human Resources, Retail, Institutional, and Advisory Client groups.  In addition to his leadership work with these domains, Josh oversees the data governance program communications, metrics and training initiatives.

Josh began his career at Vanguard in 2000 working in the Retail business and then moved throughout Finance, Corporate, and Legal divisions leading process improvement, operations, and data/technology initiatives.  Prior to joining the Enterprise Data Governance Program in 2013, Josh managed the Legal Regulatory Filings Team with oversight of prospectus production and filings to federal and state regulators.  In addition to his bachelor’s degree, Josh holds a Masters in Information Science as well as an MBA from Penn State and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Joel Lutz created and now leads Vanguard’s Enterprise Data Governance and Privacy Department, which focuses on orchestrating people, processes, and technology across Vanguard’s global operations to ensure Vanguard’s data is treated as a vital corporate asset. This includes implementing a global data governance program, a global privacy program, a global records management program, and a global governance, risk, and compliance technology platform.

Joel graduated from Tulane Law School and began his legal career in private practice focusing on complex business litigation, primarily in the area of state and local taxation. In 2008, he joined The Vanguard Group’s Legal Department where he managed a team of lawyers and analysts advising on a wide range of internal clients on corporate and contract matters. In addition to his law degree, Joel holds bachelor degrees in Economics and Business Management and a Masters Degree in Finance and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).

Kirk Nemshick, Data Governance Senior Manager, The Vanguard Group, Inc. leads a team that supports Investment Product and Account, International, and Finance groups.  In addition to his leadership with these domains, Kirk oversees the data governance technology program, emerging data quality, and metadata management programs.

Prior to working at Vanguard, Kirk worked in the non-profit industry for nine years as an Assistant Treasurer.  In 1996, Kirk joined Vanguard to manage multiple business operations groups and lead corporate wide Information Technology project initiatives.  In 2012, Kirk accepted an opportunity with the Enterprise Data Governance Program to build and launch Vanguard’s common Data Governance Framework and the supporting infrastructure. In addition to his bachelor’s degree, Kirk is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.