Hulya Emir-Farinas, Director of Data Science, Fitbit
Emir-Farinas’ career includes four years at software developer Pivotal Software as head of data science team in Americas, senior principal data scientist focusing on healthcare and life sciences at software developer Greenplum Database and as implementation manager at M-Factor Inc., a software developer that provides predictive analytics software for marketing and trade investment management where […]
Luke Slotwinski, VP, Data and Analytics, Prologis
He is currently vice president, data and analytics at real estate business Prologis where his experience in consulting has led to the development of multiple business strategies and an evolution of the data culture within the organisation.
Christopher McGrath, Group Svp Global Direct To Consumer Data and Analytics, Discovery
McGrath has held a variety of e-commerce and analyst roles at hospitality provider Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Bertelsmann Music Group and talent agent ICM.
Jaclyn Henderson, Chief Data Officer – National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Before joining the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Henderson was web developer and architect senior manager at tech developer ManTech, and was a software engineer at both SAIC and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Matthew Giunipero, Head of Data and Analytics, Foot Locker
Tapestry was my first experience in retail and where I developed my passion for data and analytics. I held various roles within our Business Intelligence team culminating in leading our team responsible for our in-house customer data and analytics platform. During my time at Tapestry, I really began to grow and develop myself as a […]
Curran Raclin, Group VP – Fan Engagement and Analytics, National Hockey League
Earlier in his career, Raclin was an analyst for the Boston Red Sox where he managed data testing and data integrity, was vice president at Turnkey Sports and Entertainment and was senior consultant at IT consultant specialist Green Beacon Solutions to implement business strategies and technological improvements that led to a 250 percent increase in […]
Jaya Kolhatkar, Chief Data Officer, Hulu
As part of WalmartLabs, she worked across Walmart Retail, Sam’s Club and Walmart International as SVP, data and analytics platform. Kolhatkar’s career spans internet giants Amazon, eBay and PayPal, having started out in the financial services sector before moving to the e-commerce and digital services space.
Naomi Adaniya, Chief Data Officer, Drug Enforcement Administration
Dr Adaniya is also Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Public Health, where she serves on the CPH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Committee. Elsewhere, Dr Adaniya has received Ohio State’s William Oxley Thompson Alumni Award and, when volunteering in the office of pastoral care at the Wexner Medical Center, she […]
Daniel Humble, Formerly Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance
Humble’s tenure at Walgreen Boots Alliance saw him overseeing responsibility for all data and analytics across the business, including Retail Pharmacy USA, Retail Pharmacy International and Pharmaceutical Wholesale which led to the development of improved commercial best practices.
Jim Tyo, Chief Data Officer, Invesco
Prior to joining Invesco, Tyo was chief data officer at Nationwide for four years where he was responsible for overall strategic vision, planning, execution and management for data optimisation. He also held chief data positions at BB&T and USAA where he introduced new technologies and business operations.
Patrick Cheng, Vice President Insights, Analytics, and Data, Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Previously, Cheng worked at ADT as director sales strategy, analytics and enablement, reporting directly to the chief growth officer to provide analytic insight to drive strategic decision-making across the field, call center and dealer multi-channel sales teams. Prior to this he worked in the higher education sector at Kaplan.
David McMath, Chief Data Officer, VP Data Strategy, Data Platform and Engineering Enablement, Lenovo
Prior to joining Lenovo, McMath was chief data officer and chief analytics officer at human resources service provider TriNet where he led data governance and introduced new business intelligence measures. He also spent time at Hewlett Packard as head of future state information management and at VMware as director.
Jit Papneja, Vice President Data Analytics, Reynolds American
At Reynolds American, as the vice president and head of data analytics team, I am responsible for driving the conception and implementation of a state-of-the-art data and analytics center of excellence with a focus on enablement strategy and capability building across US commercial functions. Prior to this, I have held various analytics leadership roles at […]
Ranjana Young, Formerly Global Head of Enterprise Data and Analytics, Cardinal Health
Before joining Cardinal Health, Young spent two years at Charles Schwab Investment Management as head of data, insights and analytics. Her previous experiences also include roles as senior vice president, chief data organisation at Northern Trust Corporation and senior manager – information management and Deloitte.
A Charles Thomas, VP – Data Science, Strategy and Operations, Meta
Thomas was previously head of data science and growth analytics: Microsoft cloud and AI at Microsoft, he also spent three years as chief data and analytics officer, head – enterprise data science and analytics at General Motors and was chief data officer and head – enterprise data and analytics at Wells Fargo for more than […]
Della Shea, Chief Data and Privacy Officer, Symcor
Prior to her time at Symcor, Shea spent seven years at RBC Financial Group in roles including director of privacy and information risk. Currently, Shea serves on several academic and industry boards including, the Analytics and AI Advisory Council, Manning School of Business Advisory Board, Information Accountability Foundation Board of Directors, Council of Chief Analytics […]
Ricardo Bion, Director of Data Science, Airbnb
Bion worked as a linguistic consultant for Microsoft between 2007-2008 and as a consultant for the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation in Senegal in 2013. Research has been a big part of Bion’s career with stints as visiting researcher or research fellow in The Netherlands, Italy and Japan.
Ameet Shetty, Chief Data Officer, Pilot Flying J
Drew Smith, Vice President of Global Data and Analytics, Little Caesars Pizza
Smith held various roles at IKEA for 17 years living across the US, Sweden and The Netherlands where he implemented a holistic data analytics and data governance strategy to enable a more dynamic and scalable use of analytics for competitive advantage across 30 markets.
Jodie Heflin, Senior Director – Global Data and Analytics, Archer Daniels Midland Company
Heflin spent 28 months as adjunct professor at University of Cincinnati where she developed and delivered a graduate course for MBA Students that helped connect students with local business intelligence leaders as well as teaching project management and architecture methodologies.