Natalie Rhoades

With more than 25 years of experience spanning advisory services, data strategy, artificial intelligence, and enterprise transformation, Natalie Rhoades stands out as a globally respected leader shaping how organizations align data, technology, and decision-making at scale. Currently serving as Global Senior Director of Advisory Services at Qlik, she brings deep strategic insight to clients across industries, helping them translate complex data and governance challenges into actionable, business-aligned outcomes. Her career reflects a consistent focus on enabling clarity, operational efficiency, and sustainable performance in an increasingly data-driven world.

Natalie’s leadership journey is defined by her ability to bridge business objectives with advanced analytics, AI initiatives, and governance frameworks. Over the years, she has led and advised organizations on enterprise data strategy, governance operating models, change management, and modernization initiatives, ensuring that technology investments directly support long-term organizational goals. Her prior senior leadership roles at Informatica, Avanade, 3Cloud, Launch by NTT DATA, and global enterprises such as Ford Motor Company and Amway highlight a career built on trust, execution, and measurable impact across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and technology sectors.

Beyond corporate leadership, Natalie has played an influential role in shaping future leaders and ethical AI initiatives through her board positions and academic involvement. She has served as a Board Member for the Strategic AI Program at the University of San Francisco and the Women in Leadership Program at Texas A&M University–Texarkana, contributing her expertise to programs designed to empower professionals navigating leadership in an evolving digital landscape. Her commitment to mentorship is further reflected through her role as a keynote speaker and as the group administrator of Mentoring with Empathy, reinforcing her belief in people-centered leadership.

Natalie’s contributions have been widely recognized through honors such as Marquis Who’s Who, Inspiring Women of 2025, Professional Services MVP, and Global Kindness Leaders of 2025. As a patent holder and trusted advisor in strategic AI and data governance, she continues to influence how organizations adopt innovation responsibly while fostering cultures of continuous improvement. Her inclusion among the Most Powerful Women Leaders to Watch Out in 2026 reflects not only her professional accomplishments, but also her lasting impact on leadership, technology, and mentorship at a global level.