A steward is a person whose job it is to manage the property of another person. Data Stewards manage data assets on behalf of others and in the best interests of the organization (McGilvray, 2008). Data Stewards represent the interests of all stakeholders and must take an enterprise perspective to ensure enterprise data is of high quality and can be used effectively. Effective Data Stewards are accountable and responsible for data governance activities and have a portion of their time dedicate to these activities. Depending on the complexity of the organization and the goals of its DG program, formally appointed Data Stewards may be differentiated by their place within an organization, by the focus of their work, or by both. For example: