Wendy Siemers

Senior Director of AI Governance, Data Governance, and Consumer Privacy Lowe's

Wendy Siemers serves as the Senior Director of AI Governance, Data Governance, and Consumer Privacy at Lowe’s, where she leads enterprise-wide initiatives across these disciplines. With more than 30 years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture, she has built high-functioning teams and driven the development of scalable omnichannel capabilities, and governance frameworks that protect consumer privacy while enabling responsible innovation. Prior to her current role, Wendy held multiple senior leadership positions at Lowe’s, leading foundational elements of omnichannel retail, including solutions architecture, Master Data Management (MDM), and customer data platforms. She began her career as a software engineer in the financial services sector in South Africa, establishing a strong technical foundation. At the Responsible AI Summit, Wendy offers a practical perspective on operationalizing governance in large-scale retail environments, aligning technical execution with ethical accountability.