Chris Whitcomb
About Chris Whitcomb
Chris Whitcomb serves as the Vice President of Data Governance and Fabric Operations at Sinch, having previously held senior roles at Citigroup and Lumen Technologies. He has a strong background in data management, governance, and business intelligence, with notable achievements in cost savings and regulatory compliance.
Work at Sinch
Chris Whitcomb currently serves as the Vice President of Data Governance and Fabric Operations at Sinch, a role he has held since 2024. Based in Denver, Colorado, he is responsible for overseeing data governance initiatives and operational frameworks within the organization. His expertise in data management and governance is instrumental in enhancing the company's data strategies and operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience at Citigroup
Prior to his role at Sinch, Chris Whitcomb held several positions at Citigroup over a span of 12 years. He served as Senior Director of Data Management, Reporting, and Business Intelligence for Retail & Small Business from 2014 to 2019. He also held the position of Senior Vice President of Data Management and Reporting from 2007 to 2014, and Vice President of Data Engineering from 2004 to 2007. During his tenure, he led a data remediation initiative within Citibank’s Anti-Money Laundering division, achieving significant cost savings and workforce reductions.
Experience at Lumen Technologies
At Lumen Technologies, Chris Whitcomb worked as Senior Director of Data Warehousing, Data Governance, and Business Intelligence from 2019 to 2023. In this role, he focused on enhancing data governance practices and improving data management processes. He successfully increased employee engagement and team satisfaction by 37% through effective collaboration and transparency. Additionally, he created master data management rules for over 7,000 customers, which significantly reduced legal and operational risks.
Educational Background
Chris Whitcomb earned his Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Management Information Systems from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, completing his studies from 2008 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in data management and governance.
Career Milestones
Throughout his career, Chris Whitcomb has achieved several notable milestones. He co-authored CitiMortgage’s first data governance policy, establishing foundational data management practices. He built a centralized data store with common variable definitions across all consumer lending businesses at Citigroup, which became a premier data source within the company. Additionally, he played a key role in meeting a federal regulatory deadline at Citigroup, which helped the organization avoid a significant fine.