Magdalena Derol
About Magdalena Derol
Magdalena Derol serves as the Global Manager of Data Governance in IT at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2019. With a strong background in data governance and analytics, she has worked in various roles within Kennametal and other companies, contributing to data management and business processes.
Work at Kennametal
Magdalena Derol has been with Kennametal since 2014, holding various roles that have contributed to her expertise in data governance. She currently serves as the Global Manager Data Governance, IT, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she supports business segments on a global scale, focusing on the interaction between data and business processes. Prior to this, she worked as Team Lead Data Governance from 2017 to 2019 and as a Global Customer Master Data Senior Analyst from 2014 to 2017. Her experience at Kennametal has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of data governance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Magdalena Derol holds a Master's degree in Quantity Methods in Management (Econometrics) from Nicolaus Copernicus University, which she completed from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, she earned a Postgraduate degree in Applied Computing from the High School of Banking in Poznan in 2011. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in data analysis and management. She acts as a subject matter expert in business processes related to data governance and has expertise in ensuring that data is generated timely and accurately across various systems.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Magdalena Derol gained experience in various roles across different companies. She worked at Imperial Tobacco as a Coordinator of the Planning Department for seven months in 2011 and as a Production Planner from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she worked at Unilever as a Planner for one year in 2008. These positions contributed to her understanding of planning and data management, which she later applied in her roles at Kennametal.
Career Progression
Magdalena Derol's career has shown a clear progression in the field of data governance and analytics. Starting as a Global Market Research Analyst in Strategic Marketing at Kennametal from 2012 to 2014, she transitioned to a Global Customer Master Data Senior Analyst role, where she further developed her skills in data management. Her promotion to Team Lead Data Governance and subsequently to Global Manager Data Governance, IT, reflects her growing expertise and leadership in the field. This trajectory highlights her commitment to enhancing data governance practices within the organization.