Ortecha started because we spotted a problem we couldn’t ignore.
Data teams were getting dragged into transformation projects that promised everything but delivered technology-first fixes that missed what actually mattered. The result? Expensive complexity, confused teams, and a growing gap between people and the data they needed to trust.
There had to be a better way. So we built it.
From the start, we did things differently. We paired deep technical expertise with a people-first mindset – helping teams not just implement data solutions but actually thrive with them. It was never just about the tech for us – it’s about making data and AI make sense, building real capability, and giving clients a clear path forward.
We cut our teeth in financial services, helping major institutions deal with post-crisis regulations. Then we partnered with the EDM Association to build the DCAM framework – now used by thousands of data teams globally. That partnership shaped how we think about data management: practical, scalable, and rooted in what actually works.
Since then, we’ve expanded internationally with teams across the UK, US and Canada. We work with global organisations to design and build modern data ecosystems where data actually works harder, projects move faster, and business value shows up clearly.
What hasn’t changed? We’re still real people solving real data problems for other real people. Because when you trust your data, everything else opens up.
Our leadership team brings a great range of diverse backgrounds, from mechanical engineering backgrounds to classical music training. What unites them? A drive to make data make sense and to be truly valuable.
Managing Partner & CEO
Pete’s one of our founding partners and will probably be the first person you talk to if you get in contact with us in the UK or Europe. He’s a DCAM expert and heads up the company as a whole. In his spare time he’ll usually be found near a car!
Managing Partner & CEO, Head of North America
Mark will normally be your first point of contact if you’re getting in touch in North America. He’s a DCAM expert (former Senior Advisor at the EDM Council) and leads the US side of the business. He enjoys travelling and hopes to visit the Greek Islands one day.
CFO & COO
You'll find Paul balancing the books while keeping the whole show running smoothly.
Partner & Chief Data Officer
Ben is a data and AI thought leader who makes complex ideas click. Along working with clients, you can often find him at events sharing his experiences or leading experiments within our Cloud-based Innovation Lab.
Partner
Brian is a seasoned data and transformation leader who’s seen it all — from IBM to founding his own consultancy. Now leading Ortecha Canada, he helps client solve complex challenges with calm confidence, sharp thinking and just the right dash of curiosity and humour.
Partner
Marie is a data and AI leader. She's known of managing multi-million-pound data programmes and leading transformational change and has a passion for getting things done.
Head of People, Comms & Culture
Araminta is the heartbeat behind how we work. As a Principal Consultant and the founder of the Data Culture Club, she’s on a mission to make data feel human, collaboration feel natural and work feel a little more fun for everyone.
Managing Principal
Sean has a sharp mind for all things data & AI, and a soft spot for good food, travel and tech. He has a knack for blending structure with creativity - whether he’s helping clients solve complex challenges, composing music or building an AI bot for fun.
Head of Data Literacy & Enablement
Steve is all about turning data curiosity into confidence. With a career spanning global software firms and major enterprises, he helps people at every level get real value from data.
Global Head of Sales & Business Development
Tanya is our Business Development dynamo - the first friendly face (or voice) you’ll likely meet at Ortecha. She is powered by building meaningful relationships with our clients and supporting them all the way on their data excellence journey (and a healthy dose of river life in her spare time!).
Senior Advisor
Our values aren’t corporate wallpaper. They’re how we actually work – with each other, with clients, with our communities.
Strong relationships and real partnerships are everything.
Your problems become our problems. We're in this together.
We've done this before, and we know what it takes.
We keep learning, adapting, and sharing what's coming so you're ready.
We do what's right, not what's easy.
We don’t just follow best practices – we help create them.
We’re active members of the EDM Association, the global body for data management. And not just members – we’re involved in shaping standards and promoting excellence. That’s why clients trust us to help navigate complex challenges and prepare for what’s ahead.
September 2025
Ortecha and Data Booster Partner to Make Data & AI Upskilling More Human
We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Data Booster, a leading provider of data & AI literacy programmes to help organisations build stronger data cultures and thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Unlike many “one-size-fits-all” solutions, the Ortecha-Data Booster collaboration provides a personalised, client-focused approach. Data Booster’s learning platform offers tailored, hands-on, and cohort-based learning, while Ortecha brings deep consulting expertise in designing and embedding data and AI capabilities within enterprise organisations.
July 2025
Ortecha Appoints its First-Ever Chief Data Officer to Launch Cloud-Based Innovation Lab
We are thrilled to announce we have established the role of Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead the development of our Cloud-Based Innovation Lab. This is a bold step forward in our mission to transform data, analytics and AI management for ourselves and our clients.
The Ortecha Innovation Lab is our working environment to:
✅ Manage our data the way we advise clients to manage theirs
✅ Demonstrate the technology configuration that supports data products, fabric, mesh, semantics, graphs, LLMs and digital twins combined to elevate data management into modern knowledge management
✅ Support clients end-to-end in their data excellence journey: from strategy and design to implementation and value realization
We are excited to present Ben Clinch as our new CDO to lead this initiative. Ben brings a rare combination of enterprise architecture expertise – spanning business, data, and technology that makes him the ideal choice to drive this next chapter.
The Lab isn’t a thought experiment. It’s a live demonstration of how to design for execution. A proving ground for our clients and for Ortecha.
March 2025
Ortecha and Novus-i2 join forces to help businesses get more value from data
Novus-i2 is a pioneering team of strategists and technologists with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cloud architecture, and digital transformation, having delivered transformational projects with BT, AWS, London Stock Exchange Group, and AXA.
As a part of the partnership, Marie Wigmore, CEO and Founder of Novus-i2, will be joining Ortecha as a Partner commencing 24th March 2025.
At the core of this new partnership is a shared belief that data should be an asset, not a challenge. Together, Ortecha and Novus-i2 take on a common mission to help clients make better business decisions and fuel growth by transforming data into value.
January 2025
Wellington Consulting Group joined the Ortecha family as Ortecha Canada!
With over 15 years of experience, Wellington Consulting Group is a trusted partner to Canadian and American companies. Founded by Brian McConnell (Managing Director), they specialise in navigating complex business transformations powered by robust data management practices. Their proven expertise in addressing critical business challenges, such as finance transformations, fraud modernisation, anti-money laundering compliance, payments modernisation, and other regulatory requirements, is built on a strong foundation for developing effective business and data strategies.
This strategic addition enhances our depth of expertise and establishes a stronger local presence in Canada, complementing our already impressive US team. Together, we will continue to deliver unparalleled value to our clients by tackling their most pressing business and regulatory challenges with innovative solutions.
Mark McQueen, Managing Partner for North America at Ortecha, shared his enthusiasm about this new chapter: “Having collaborated with Wellington on client engagements and initiatives with the EDM Council, I am thrilled to join forces with Brian and his talented team. This partnership will strengthen our collective skill set and expand our reach into the Canadian market.”
We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to drive data transformative results for our clients across North America.
