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Amadeus Data Office (ADO)
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The Amadeus Data Office (ADO) is made of cross-functional group of Business Lines’ representatives tasked with agreeing data quality guidelines, standards, and priorities.

The mission of ADO includes:

* **Strategic Oversight:** Provide high-level oversight and strategic direction for data governance initiatives, ensuring they align with Amadeus's overall business strategy and objectives.
* **Risk Management:** Oversee the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of risks related to data management, including compliance with international data protection regulations (such as GDPR) and other legal requirements.
* **Policy Development:** Develop and approve major data governance policies and frameworks that define how data is managed, used, and protected across the organization.
* **Stakeholder Engagement:** Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather insights and feedback on data governance practices, promoting an inclusive approach to data management.
* **Performance Monitoring:** Monitor the effectiveness of data governance initiatives through key performance indicators and metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in data practices.
* **Communication:** Act as the main communication channel between the data governance teams and the executive management, ensuring clear and consistent messaging about the value and progress of data initiatives.
* **Technology and Innovation:** Guide the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices that can enhance data governance, such as advanced data analytics tools and machine learning techniques.
* **Crisis Management:** Lead the response to data-related crises, such as data breaches or significant compliance failures, ensuring swift and effective action to minimize impact.
* **Education:** Promote the importance of data governance within and outside the organization, and spearhead educational initiatives to enhance data literacy among executives and other stakeholders.