Eric Font

Meet Eric, our Practice Director of Data Governance and Strategy at Data Insight.

Eric leads our data governance and strategy practice, helping organisations unlock the full value of their data through trusted frameworks, clear direction and measurable outcomes. With more than a decade of experience across data strategy, governance, assurance, and analytics, he brings a unique ability to bridge technical design with business purpose and execution.

As a Certified Data Management Professional, Eric specialises in building governance structures that empower teams to make confident, data-driven decisions. His approach focuses on creating sustainable, fit-for-purpose data practices that balance compliance with accessibility and innovation, ensuring governance enables rather than inhibits organisational agility.

At Data Insight, Eric plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through their data transformation journeys, from developing actionable roadmaps to embedding strong governance and capability. His passion for making data both understandable and impactful has helped shape the way many organisations in New Zealand approach data-driven strategy.

With a background spanning consulting, governance, assurance and enterprise data management, Eric combines strategic insight with technical expertise and experience across international markets. His broad perspective helps clients build trusted data foundations and use information as a true strategic asset.