Gautam Bhatia

Gautam Bhatia serves as the Head of Data Strategy and Governance at Kirkland & Ellis since September 2023, focusing on optimizing data assets for strategic planning and decision-making. Previously, Gautam held the position of Data Governance, Analytics, and Operations Director at AbbVie, overseeing patient service data strategy and enterprise data governance for US Patient Services. Prior roles include leading data management and AI initiatives at BMO Financial Group, enhancing analytics at HSBC, and strategic analysis at JPMorgan Chase and Discover Financial Services. Gautam's experience encompasses a diverse range of industries and sectors, reflecting strong expertise in data governance, analytics, and strategic operations, supported by an MBA in Finance and International Business from Loyola University Chicago and a BBA from Texas Tech University.