Leveraging Data for Public Good
I have worked as a lecturer, methodologist, manager, director, and advisor for two decades, leveraging data and statistics for the public good. My career focuses on strengthening statistical capabilities through leadership development, workflow optimisation, and quality assurance.
I have contributed to statistical projects across all stages, from design and data collection to analysis and dissemination, ensuring effective implementation at the organisational and executive levels. I have taught register-based statistics and represented Statistics Sweden globally in Latin America, Europe, North America, and Africa, contributing to several register-based censuses.
As a quality assurance expert, I have developed and implemented frameworks to ensure reliability, transparency, and efficiency. As an advisor at Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi, I recently helped modernise official statistics to align with global standards and user needs.
Trained at Statistics Sweden, I have collaborated with and learned from distinguished statisticians, enriching my perspective and professional growth. I hold a Licentiate in Statistics from Umeå University, Sweden.
/Joakim Malmdin, Founder & Lead Consultant
Proud member of the International Statistical Institute (ISI), the International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) and the Swedish Statistical Society
Our Partner Affiliates
Robert Hermans is a distinguished advisor with over 30 years of global experience in statistical capacity building, sustainable development, and data-driven governance. He has led initiatives to modernise national statistical systems, align them with international standards, and integrate new technologies.
His work spans Europe, Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. In the UAE, he modernised statistics, established a Big Data Regional Hub, and supported Abu Dhabi’s first census based on administrative data. At Statistics Netherlands, he pioneered urban data centres, driving city-level policymaking and international capacity-building. He has advised the director generals of NSOs in the Netherlands, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE. Based in Thailand, Robert supports statistical development across Southeast Asia.
Robert’s leadership in modernising statistics and advancing evidence-based decision-making has had a profound global impact, making him a valued partner for ORBICAP.
Paul Grooten is a highly skilled advisor and data strategist with over 30 years of experience in data architecture, governance, and statistical transformation.
He has spearheaded initiatives such as transitioning Abu Dhabi’s data collection from surveys to administrative registers, fostering data-driven decision-making, and implementing best practices in data management and governance. His expertise also includes advising on data-sharing frameworks and governance for national and international organisations, including roles at Statistics Netherlands and the Nederlandse AI Coalitie.
Paul’s deep understanding of data systems and ability to bridge strategy with execution make him a key contributor to ORBICAP. He brings valuable insights to help organisations modernise workflows, enhance statistical systems, and build robust data governance frameworks, ensuring clients achieve sustainable and innovative outcomes.
Strategic Advisor
Mart Mägi is a distinguished executive with extensive leadership experience across both the public and private sectors. Currently serving as CEO of Omniva, the largest postal and logistics company in the Baltics, Mart provides strategic insights that enhance ORBICAP's business vision and growth.
Previously, as Director General of Statistics Estonia, Mart led the agency's transformation into a national data hub, integrating new technologies and aligning statistical production with evolving policy and business needs. His leadership contributed to modernising the national statistical system and enhancing its role in evidence-based policymaking.
Beyond his public sector experience, Mart has held key leadership roles in the financial and consulting industries, including at PwC Advisory and Swedbank Estonia. His work has focused on driving operational efficiency, business transformation, and strategic growth, making him a well-rounded advisor in both corporate and government settings.
Mart's international experience spans Europe and beyond. He has collaborated with stakeholders to strengthen data governance and digital transformation initiatives.
His expertise in operational excellence and strategic leadership makes him a valuable strategic advisor to ORBICAP. He supports its mission to empower organisations with innovative statistical solutions and governance frameworks.
