Data Ownership in Practice: Defining Decision Rights in Enterprise Data Governance

About Our Contributing ExpertAntonio Sánchez Gómez | Data Management & Governance SpecialistAntonio is a Data Management & Governance Specialist at Roche, where he focuses on building scalable Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance operating models. His work centres on establishing clear data ownership, decision rights, and reusable governance structures that transform master data from technical assets into trusted business capabilities.Antonio designs and implements governance frameworks that create single sources of truth across critical domains such as customer, product, and pricing. He advocates for governance as an operational discipline, embedding stewardship workflows, quality thresholds, and accountability directly into enterprise execution. His perspective positions Data Governance as a revenue enabler that accelerates product launches, strengthens regulatory confidence, and removes friction from core business processes.