Ortecha welcomes Stephen Gatchell as Partner and Head of AI Strategy

After a successful year supporting Ortecha and our clients as a Senior Advisor, Stephen now steps in full-time to lead our AI strategy and expand our impact across North America and beyond. 

As a practitioner, Stephen has spent his career turning big ideas about data and AI into working models that actually deliver for companies like EMC, Dell and Bose. From his time shaping the EDM Association’s CDMC framework to driving emerging standards around data products, Stephen has helped set the groundwork for how enterprises build data-ready, AI-ready ecosystems. 

Most recently serving as VP of Data and AI Strategy at BigID, Stephen brings deep insight into how consultancies and technology providers can partner to create real, lasting business value. That’s core to what we do at Ortecha: guiding clients from diagnosis to full-scale implementation, making sure data, AI and technology actually work in the real world. 

Stephen also holds a patent on Hierarchical Value-Based Governance Architecture and is a sought-after speaker and recognised thought leader in the data and AI community. He’s known for clear, practical insights – the kind that move organisations from theory to action. 

“I got to know and respect Stephen as we worked together on the development of the CDMC framework. His insight, leadership, and collaborative spirit were immediately evident. We’re thrilled to have him join us to lead our AI strategy and help our clients put data and AI to work,” said Mark McQueen, Managing Partner, North America, Ortecha 

This new appointment is an exciting step for Ortecha’s continued growth and commitment to helping clients turn data, analytics and AI from hype into business impact.