New York, USA, 14 October 2025 – Expleo, the global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider, is recognised as Customer Impact and Innovation Partner of the year, North America at the 2025 Collibra partner excellence awards. The recognition reinforces Expleo’s expertise in delivering innovative and complex data and AI transformation programmes across wide-ranging industries, with a strong foundation in governance and compliance.
Expleo combines its deep data expertise with Collibra’s robust platform to deliver tailored solutions that address the evolving needs of modern businesses for implementing, scaling and optimising enterprise-wide AI initiatives.
Expleo’s partnership with McDonald’s sets a benchmark in enterprise data and AI transformation. By embedding strong data governance and applying Responsible AI frameworks, Expleo is helping shape McDonald’s global AI strategy with trust, transparency and accountability, while delivering sustainable innovation and long-term value.
Phani Tangirala, MD & CEO, Expleo Solutions Limited, said: “We are honoured to have received this recognition for two consecutive years, and it reflects our strategic role and commitment to supporting businesses across industries in driving innovation and delivering measurable outcomes through data excellence.”
John Tucker, Director, Enterprise Data Governance at McDonald’s, commented: “McDonald’s has chosen Expleo as its strategic data and AI governance partner. Both organisations have been collaborating to transform McDonald’s data journey, widely recognised by industry associations in the USA for innovation and impact, including winning Collibra’s customer and partner awards. To prepare your data and accelerate value realisation, Expleo is your partner.”
Bernard Laroche, Vice President, Global Strategic Partnerships, Collibra, commented: “Collibra’s partnership with Expleo is built on the shared value of driving true innovation and customer success by empowering businesses to transform how they use and trust their data. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to deliver exceptional value to the market together.”
As a trusted Collibra partner, Expleo continues to help businesses build and solve what matter most, driving tangible business benefits by leveraging the power of data and AI.
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