Dr. Bas van Gils

Bas is a driven and experienced consultant, trainer, and researcher. He is a managing partner at Strategy Alliance, which is also the home for his consulting activities. In the last few years, he has helped professionals and organizations in realizing their digital aspirations: from strategy to realization. The
core disciplines in his work are: (1) digital transformation, (2) enterprise architecture, and (3) data management. His motto is: in an increasingly digital world, you have to put the people first. He has worked in different industries, both in Europe and the United States, as a teacher, coach, and consultant.
Bas is also a professor at Antwerp Management School, which is where his academic work is rooted. He frequently publishes both academic and professional papers and books. He is a frequent speaker at conferences. He is also a board member at the Enterprise Engineering Institute and the DAMA-
Netherlands chapter, where he contributes to the alignment of (scientific) theory and the world of practice. It is increasingly apparent that data is one of the key assets for many organizations. The corollary is that data management is becoming more and more important. Bas has helped many organizations in
their journey to become more data-driven. These projects cover a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from data management processes, AI strategy, organizational structures (CDO Office), and training of professionals. The key is to get just enough grip on data in order to create value with data. Recently, Bas has published his experiences in this field with the second edition of his book: Data Management – a
gentle introduction. This book covers both the theory and practice of this exciting field.