Dr Martin Whitfield Cirm Mo R P
About Dr Martin Whitfield Cirm Mo R P
Dr. Martin Whitfield is a Data Governance Risk Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in risk management, having held various roles in organizations such as the UK Ministry of Defence and Morgan Sindall Group plc.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Dr. Martin Whitfield has served as the Data Governance Risk Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2021. His role involves overseeing data governance and risk management practices within the organization. Based in Bournemouth, he has contributed to enhancing the organization's approach to risk management over the past three years.
Previous Employment Experience
Dr. Whitfield has held various positions in risk management and consultancy prior to his current role. He worked at the UK Ministry of Defence in multiple capacities, including Assistant Head of Portfolio Risk and Performance, Head of the Centre of Excellence, and Head of Portfolio Management Support Group. His experience also includes roles at Morgan Sindall Group plc, Unisys, Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, and Bournemouth University.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Whitfield holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Policies & Practices of the UK Pharmaceutical Industry from the University of Reading, completed between 1995 and 1998. He also earned a Master's Degree in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Leicester in 1993 and a Bachelor's Degree in Geography with Economics from Nene College in 1992. His education underpins his extensive knowledge in risk management.
Risk Management Skills and Training
Dr. Whitfield has over 16 years of experience in risk management, particularly in implementing enterprise risk management frameworks. He is skilled in training staff on risk principles and regularly produces reports for various governance forums. He possesses the International Certificate from the Institute of Risk Management and is a re-certified MoR Practitioner as of June 2019.
Achievements in Risk Management
Dr. Whitfield has a proven track record of transitioning organizations from 'risk recording' to 'risk management', effectively addressing cultural challenges. He has led teams to support risk, assurance, and planning across multiple locations, demonstrating his capability in managing complex risk environments.