Majlindë Kastrati Restelica is Chief Data Officer at NLB Bank, bringing 16 years of experience across banking, data and technology. Her career has evolved from hands-on roles in management information systems, data analysis and business solutions to senior leadership positions spanning financial reporting, IT and enterprise data management. As CDO, Majlindë leads data governance, data quality, reporting and advanced analytics initiatives, with a strong focus on building trusted data foundations that enable better business decisions and responsible innovation. Her combination of technical depth and executive experience gives her a practical perspective on bridging data strategy with real-world implementation. Alongside her banking role, Majlindë is an SQL & Data Integration Lecturer and serves on the Board of Advisors of the EU-Western Balkan Business Council. She is passionate about transforming data into business value and preparing organisations for an AI-driven future.
As financial institutions accelerate AI adoption, attention is often focused on models, tools and emerging capabilities. Yet the success of AI is determined long before a model reaches production. Weak data quality, unclear ownership, fragmented metadata and lineage, and ineffective controls can undermine even the most advanced AI initiatives. For data leaders, the challenge is to make these often-invisible foundations a strategic priority while maintaining the pace of innovation.
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