Eric Hansen
About Eric Hansen
Eric Hansen serves as the Director of Enterprise Data, Data Governance, and Statistical Reporting at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in data governance and management, having previously held leadership roles at Nationwide and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Eric Hansen serves as the Director of Enterprise Data, Data Governance, and Statistical Reporting at State Auto Insurance. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's data management and governance initiatives. Hansen built and managed State Auto's Data Lake from inception, utilizing Big Data technologies on Amazon’s AWS Cloud. He oversaw all phases of this multi-year, multi-million dollar project, ensuring its alignment with the company's strategic objectives. Additionally, he developed and implemented the company's Data Strategy, which emphasizes data governance and integrates business-focused functional areas.
Education and Expertise
Eric Hansen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Ohio University, where he studied Finance and Management Information Systems, with a minor in German. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in data governance and management. Hansen's academic achievements, combined with his extensive professional experience, equip him with the skills necessary to lead complex data initiatives within an enterprise setting.
Background
Prior to his current role at State Auto Insurance, Eric Hansen worked at Nationwide as the Director of Finance Data Governance from 2004 to 2016. His tenure at Nationwide spanned 12 years, during which he developed significant expertise in finance and data governance. Before that, he was employed at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2002 to 2004, where he focused on Enterprise Management Reporting and Financial Systems. This diverse background in finance and data management has shaped his approach to enterprise data governance.
Achievements in Data Governance
At State Auto Insurance, Eric Hansen established the Enterprise Data Governance function, which includes critical components such as the Data Stewardship program and Business Glossary. These foundational elements are essential for maintaining data integrity and ensuring that data is effectively managed across the organization. His work in this area has positioned State Auto to leverage data as a strategic asset.