Northwest Bank Data Quality and Governance Case Study

This case study details the data quality and governance initiatives undertaken by Northwest Bank, a prominent regional bank in the United States. The document outlines how the bank, with $15 billion in assets, shifted its focus from merely managing existing data to identifying and acquiring the necessary data to enhance its operations. Under the leadership of Todd Henley, the Chief Data Governance and Privacy Officer, Northwest Bank implemented solutions from Precisely to improve data visibility and management. The integration of these solutions allowed the bank to catalog data types and lineage effectively, leading to a significant reduction in mailing bounce backs and improved data quality metrics. The case study also highlights future steps for the bank, including the expansion of data governance practices across various business units and the incorporation of data protection and privacy measures. Overall, the case study presents a comprehensive view of the bank's strategic approach to data governance.