The secret to scaling governance without slowing down

Building trust in data isn’t just a modern challenge—it’s a decades-old problem that continues to evolve. In this episode, Chief Data Citizen Stijn Christiaens sits down with Axel Frank and Kevin Falkenstein of Siemens AG to explore how one of the world’s largest industrial manufacturers is tackling that challenge head-on.Together, Axel and Kevin lead Siemens’ internal data governance platform, where they've reimagined data management around reuse, business ownership and transparency. They discuss the company’s shift toward data products, the creation of a centralized data marketplace and the cultural transformation that’s helping Siemens scale governance across business domains.From skeptical executives to AI-powered possibilities, learn how to make data governance a source of value—not friction.Three reasons you should listen to this episode:1. Build trust through transparency. Hear how Siemens uses data lineage, ownership, and quality checks to foster confidence in data—so executives can make decisions without second-guessing the numbers.2. Design data for reuse and scale. Learn to define and structure data products for business users, making data both consumable and composable across teams.3. Future-proof your data strategy. Discover how strong governance today enables data products to evolve alongside AI—ensuring your foundation is built for whatever comes next.ResourcesConnect with StijnConnect with AxelConnect with KevinEnjoyed this episode?Be sure to follow us so you never miss an update. You can leave us a review on Apple or Spotify, and share it with your friends and colleagues to help others learn more about the importance of a data-first digital transformation approach.Have questions? You can connect with us on LinkedIn. For more updates, please visit our website.