The most influential people in data and AI

The most influential people in data and AI

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Headline Partner

Silke Ottenbreit, Head of Global Controlling, Reporting, Data & Analytics HCB, Henkel

Silke Ottenbreit is Head of Global Controlling, Reporting, Data and Analytics for Henkel Consumer Brands, where she leads enterprise-wide performance management, reporting, and analytics to support strategic decision-making and value creation. She brings over 14 years of experience at Henkel, spanning finance, transformation, supply chain, and business leadership roles across Europe and North America. 

Her career has progressed from early roles in functional controlling and shared services into senior positions in global controlling and reporting, business development, and M&A. She later led supply chain and business controlling for Henkel’s Laundry and Home Care business in North America. 

Since 2022, Silke has been responsible for integrating controlling, reporting, data, and analytics across Henkel Consumer Brands, strengthening the connection between financial insight, data-driven decision-making, and business strategy. 

She holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg and studied at Korea University. 

Silke Ottenbreit
has been included in:
  • 100 Brands 2026 (Europe)

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