Data Governance That Delivers: Focus, Value, Impact: Insights from Lucy Bailey

Lucy Bailey, a data governance leader, shares insights on how data  governance delivers focus, value, and impact .

In this insightful interview, Corinium's Vanessa Jalleh sat down with Lucy Bailey to explore the evolving role of Data Governance in modern organisations. Lucy shares her perspective on why effective governance remains critical today, how prioritising the right practices can maximise value, and the ways organisations can engage stakeholders to demonstrate impact. She also discusses how making data available at the right time and quality underpins other initiatives such as data quality and cataloguing, and offers guidance on where organisations should focus their efforts first to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Here’s what we dive into in this interview:

• Why Data Governance is still essential for organisations to manage and leverage their data effectively today.
• How ensuring data is available at the right time, in the right place, and with the right quality supports initiatives like data quality and cataloguing.
• The distinction between governance practices that directly enable data use versus those that support it indirectly, and how organisations can prioritise accordingly.
• How understanding the key components and practices of Data Governance helps engage stakeholders and demonstrate its value across the organisation.
• Practical advice on deciding which governance areas to focus on first to drive the greatest business impact.

Interested to hear more? Join us at CDAO Brisbane 2026 on 30th March to hear from Lucy Bailey and other speakers. Check out the agenda and register to attend here.