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DataGalaxy Appoints Steve Neat as CRO; Helping Companies Unlock AI Context and Prove AI Value
23 October 2026 │ 2 mins read │ Press by Ellen Du, Digital Marketing Manager
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Paris, France – October 2026 – DataGalaxy, a leading provider of AI governance and context solutions, today announced the appointment of Steve Neat as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Steve brings more than 30 years of enterprise software experience, including leadership roles at Collibra and Alation.
Steve joins DataGalaxy at an important moment as the company expands its focus on helping organizations connect data and AI context, build trust, and deliver measurable business value from AI investments.
About the new DataGalaxy CRO
Having helped scale two of the industry’s most recognized data governance companies, Steve brings deep expertise in building high-performing commercial teams and accelerating international growth.
At Collibra, he served as VP EMEA, where he led the region through a period of substantial growth, scaling both revenue and operations.
He later joined Alation as GM EMEA, where he established and scaled the company’s regional presence, driving commercial expansion across the market.
“Steve has helped build and scale some of the most successful companies in our industry. He understands our market, our customers, and what it takes to grow internationally,” said Sébastien Thomas, CEO of DataGalaxy. “His experience will be invaluable as we enter our next phase of growth.”
“DataGalaxy has a real opportunity to help organizations solve one of the biggest challenges in AI today: connecting the right context, governance, and business value,” said Steve Neat, CRO of DataGalaxy. “I’m excited to join the team and help bring that vision to more customers around the world.”
As DataGalaxy’s CRO, Steve will lead the company’s global revenue organization, strengthening its go-to-market strategy, and accelerating customer acquisition and growth.
About DataGalaxy
DataGalaxy helps organizations understand, trust, and scale AI by connecting data, AI, and business context in one platform. Through its Catalog and Portfolio solutions, DataGalaxy enables teams to make data AI-ready, operationalize governance, and measure the business value of their data and AI investments.
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