Fixing Bad Data: How Danette Saves Companies Millions

Sep 2, 2025
Isha Taneja

Danette shares her insights on turning data into business value, the link between data governance and quality, and the Ten Steps methodology.

Meet Danette McGilvray — Turning Data into Lasting Business Value

In today’s digital landscape, Danette McGilvray, President and Principal Consultant of Granite Falls Consulting, Inc., is recognized worldwide for her expertise in data quality and governance. Her journey from managing customer information at a global tech company to founding her own consulting firm—reflects dedication, innovation, and a mission to help organizations treat data as a core business asset.

On The Executive Outlook, Danette shares why investing in data is not optional but essential for growth and trust. For her, governance and quality are inseparable: governance defines accountability and decisions, while quality ensures reliable information at the right time. She explains why leaders must make data a priority, why every organization, large or small should start early, and how wasted income from poor-quality data far outweighs the cost of doing it right. From developing her Ten Steps methodology to mentoring global leaders and creating sustainable data programs that outlast her direct involvement, Danette shows that true success comes from building systems that endure. For her, data leadership is not about control, it’s about clarity, confidence, and enabling organizations to thrive long after the initial project is done.

Meet Isha Taneja

CEO, Complere Infosystem | Editor-in-Chief of The Executive Outlook | Data Storyteller | Business Strategist

“Decisions that win are built on accurate and timely insight, not on data overload.”

Isha Taneja is the CEO of Complere Infosystem, a leading data engineering and analytics company that helps organizations turn messy data into business-ready insights. As Editor-in-Chief of The Executive Outlook, she curates bold stories and sharp perspectives from leaders shaping the future.

Whether she’s working with clients on digital transformation or sharing authentic leadership stories, Isha’s mission is simple: