Ed Lovely

Ed Lovely leads IBM’s Chief Data Office which provides data-driven business insight and AI capabilities that power the operational management of IBM. He is responsible for enterprise-wide data architecture, data governance, data standards, master data, workflow alignment, and digital transformation — coming together as an integrated data platform running on IBM Cloud. With over 30 years of experience in finance, operations, business process innovation, and information technology, Ed’s passion is leading global teams, simplifying workflows, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies that deliver productivity gains and competitive advantage. He is sought after for his expertise and consultation in the areas of finance and digital transformation, process alignment, agile ways of working, and change management.