Kevin Bates
About Kevin Bates
Kevin Bates is the SVP & Chief Data Officer at Fannie Mae and serves on the Board of Governors for the Washington DC CDO Community at Evanta, a Gartner Company.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Kevin Bates is currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Fannie Mae, operating within the Washington DC-Baltimore area. His role involves overseeing data strategies, implementing data governance frameworks, and harnessing data analytics to drive strategic business decisions.
Board Membership at Evanta
Kevin Bates is a member of the Board of Governors for the Washington DC Chief Data Officer Community at Evanta, a Gartner Company. In this capacity, he collaborates with other data industry leaders to discuss data management, governance, and analytics.
Previous Role at Modal
Kevin Bates worked as an Advisor at Modal from 2023 to 2024. During his tenure, he provided strategic guidance on data-related initiatives, contributing to the company’s innovative approaches to data management and utilization.
Career Progression at Fannie Mae
Kevin Bates has an extensive history with Fannie Mae, beginning as a Software Engineer in 2004. He has held various roles, including Software Engineering Manager, Director of Technology, Vice President of Enterprise Data, and currently, SVP & Chief Data Officer. His tenure has seen him deliver technology and data solutions for underwriting, risk management, credit loss management, and enterprise data governance.
Educational Background
Kevin Bates has a strong academic foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University and a Master’s in Chemistry from Rice University. He also undertook studies in Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine and Computational Chemistry at Rice University. Additionally, he attended executive programs at Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Kevin Bates enjoys traveling, especially to francophone countries. He is an avid runner, having completed several marathons and now participating in half marathons. He also plays and listens to eclectic music in his downtime.