Jeff Gentry

Jeff Gentry is the current CEO and Chairman at INVISTA. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Group Data at Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. from August 2015 to April 2016. In this role, they served as a global data strategist, driving the agenda to ensure predictable data quality to enable data experts to utilize the information for decision making and achieving better business outcomes. Jeff also led the IT "Data team" as a peer to the CIO, defined and implemented comprehensive data management strategic measures, and led the definition of the Argo 2.0 Data Architecture.

Throughout their career, Jeff has been committed to improving data management and analytics processes. Some of their accomplishments include creating the first global data and analytics strategy, assessment and selection of a global data visualization & self-service BI platform, completion of a comprehensive data management maturity assessment based on the CMMI Institute DMM, introduction of agile principles into the day-to-day data delivery development processes, and introduction of data- & analytics-oriented development methods.

Jeff Gentry began their educational career at Troup High School. Jeff then went on to study at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where they earned a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics. Jeff also minored in Physics.