Tembi Hommes
About Tembi Hommes
Tembi Hommes is the Global Chief Data Officer at Arup and serves as a Board Member at Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion. She has extensive experience in data strategy, governance, and analytics, having held senior roles at Okta, Peloton Interactive, and CrossCountry Consulting.
Global Chief Data Officer at Arup
Tembi Hommes currently serves as the Global Chief Data Officer at Arup, starting this role in 2023. Arup is a renowned multinational professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that provides engineering, design, planning, project management, and consulting services for all aspects of the built environment. In her position, Tembi leverages her extensive experience in data strategy, analytics, and governance to drive innovative data solutions and improve decision-making processes within the company.
Board Member at Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion
Since 2022, Tembi Hommes has been contributing her expertise as a board member at Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion, located in New York, United States. The organization is dedicated to presenting modern dance performances and integrating dance education into schools. Tembi's role involves providing strategic guidance and support to enhance the organization's mission and community impact.
Previous Role at Okta
Before joining Arup, Tembi Hommes worked at Okta. She initially served as Head of Data Strategy and Governance in 2022. Shortly thereafter, she transitioned to the role of Head of Data & Analytics Platform, Governance & Operations, holding this position for nine months until 2023. During her tenure, she was instrumental in defining and implementing data governance frameworks, enhancing data platforms, and ensuring data operations aligned with company objectives.
Career at Peloton Interactive
Tembi Hommes was a key player at Peloton Interactive, where she first took on the role of Director, Enterprise Data, from 2019 to 2021. Her efforts led to her promotion to Senior Director, Enterprise Data, a role she held from 2021 to 2022. Based in the Greater New York City Area, Tembi was responsible for driving data initiatives that enhanced enterprise data management and analytics capabilities, contributing significantly to the company’s data strategy.
Educational Background
Tembi Hommes has an impressive academic background starting with a Bachelor in Accounting Sciences from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, obtained between 2000 and 2004. She furthered her education by earning an MBA in Business Administration from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business from 2010 to 2011. Her educational credentials have provided a solid foundation for her roles in data strategy and governance throughout her distinguished career.