The EDM Council, a not-for-profit forum for senior executives to address the business strategies and practical realities of implementing solutions to manage data across the enterprise, appointed Mike Atkin to the newly created post of managing director.
“I’m honored and thrilled to be entrusted with helping the financial industry deal with the myriad of data management challenges that exist. I consider the Council to be the right concept with the right mission at the right time,” Atkin said. “Gaining control over data assets and ensuring access, precision, transparency and content linkages are essential for doing business in today’s global environment.” The council was formed in 2005 by BearingPoint, Inc., Cicada Corporation, IBM, GoldenSource Corporation and SunGard.
Atkin’s initial tasks will include supporting the strategic and economic justification for elevating EDM as a business priority, the creation of best practice recommendations for all aspects of implementation and establishing the Council as a business network for senior officers responsible for content strategy.
Atkin brings more than two decades of organizational management experience to the role. Past achievements include establishing the SIIA’s Financial Information Services Division (FISD), as a neutral business forum for all participants of the financial information industry.
He has also been involved with many other organizations including the Reference Data Coalition (REDAC) and the UK Reference Data User Group (RDUG). He was a member of the SEC Advisory Committee on Market Data and an active participant in the International Organization of Standards.
“We are happy that the Council has evolved to the stage where it requires dedicated management, and very pleased that Mike Atkin is the one to provide this,” said Marc Odho, managing director, enterprise data management, Sungard. “His industry knowledge and dynamic leadership skills present the perfect blend of capabilities to help the Council to move forward and continue its evolution.”