Bhagyesh Phanse, Vice President, Data Science and Analytics, Starbucks
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? We take a multi-pronged approach toward developing data literacy both within and outside the data and analytics organization. There is already a strong foundation that exists in the organization through years of intentional […]
Tifani McCann, Vice President, Data and Analytics, Otsuka
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Data literacy is foundational to a data-guided organization. Our data literacy efforts have increased with the maturity of our data strategy and will continue to evolve as the organization’s needs shift. We began […]
Lori Wade, Intelligence Community Chief Data Officer, US Intelligence
Bharathi Rajan, Vice President, Swire Coca-Cola

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? I’ve established Data Governance as a key driver for enterprise-wide data literacy and quality. This involves securing executive backing, forming a Champions Council for prioritization, setting standards and policies, and managing metadata.
Venkat Gopalan, Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer, Belcorp
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? At Belcorp, enhancing data literacy across the organization is a strategic priority that I am deeply involved in. Recognizing the transformative power of data, we have established comprehensive training academies such as the […]
Carin Quiroga, Chief Data Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? I implemented the Data Empowerment Program (DEP), which uses a data literacy survey as a benchmark to measure progress. Designed as an initiative to enhance data literacy across our organization, the DEP underscores […]
Vijay Akella, Chief Data Officer, U.S. Bank

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Data literacy is the ability to read, write, and communicate with data in context – in both work and life. We are taking a top-down and bottom-up approach with a grass-roots movement balanced […]
Rajiv Kolagani, VP, Data & Analytics, CDAO, Lurie Childrens
Vipul Gupta, Vice President – Data and Analytics and Sustainability, Baker Hughes
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? We have executed multiple programs to improve data literacy and technology skills in our organization. For data teams, we have followed an early-training approach with scheduled and on-demand training, through which the teams […]
Alex Tait, U.S. CDAO – Enterprise Data & Analytics, Bank of Montreal
Robin Patra, Director of Innovation – Data, Analytics, and AI, ARCO Construction

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Data transformation transcends mere technological shifts; it necessitates a profound cultural overhaul, a fundamental shift in organizational operations, and mindset. It is an art form, seamlessly integrating data, insights, and tools into […]
Ali Keshavarz, President, Data and Analytics, CVS Health

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Developing the data literacy of our organization is a top priority. We recognize the importance of equipping our data teams and business stakeholders with the necessary skills to effectively leverage data. To achieve […]
Ambica Rajagopal, Group Chief Data and AI Officer, Michelin Group

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Data literacy is a pillar of data transformation that is critical to us, and we have a team dedicated to it, to achieve upskilling and reskilling at enterprise scale. We have launched learning […]
Srikanth Doraiswamy, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, City National Bank
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Data literacy is a foundation that can unlock tremendous value. It is important to recognize that people must play different roles across the data supply chain to effectively manage data as an asset; […]
Xuhui Quan, SVP, Chief Data and Digital Officer, McKesson
Stefania Gvillo, Senior Vice President, Global Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Domino’s Pizza
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? At Domino’s, fostering data literacy and enhancing the capabilities of our analytics and insights teams, as well as our business stakeholders, is foundational to our strategy. We believe in a holistic approach, integrating […]
Ansar Kassim, Head of Analytics and Insights, Verizon

Data literacy is a key enabler of the value and impact from data. How are you approaching this within your organization? Data literacy is a key enabler of business value. Most people who need to make a business decision are non-technical. Our approach is to: 1. Make data assets easily accessible to business users who […]
Suresh Kumar, Global CTO and CDO, Walmart
Zach Sippl, Vice President – Data, Insights, and Analytics, Chipotle Mexican Grill
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? One of my large commitments to Chipotle has been improving data literacy throughout the organization with data being instrumental in enabling the organization to extract valuable insights and drive impactful decision-making. This includes […]
Keith Toney, Executive Vice President, President – Credit and Decision Management, Discover Financial Services

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? One way we are developing data literacy in the organization is through our Advanced Analytics Resource Center (AARC) at our downtown Chicago office. This two-year program drives value through technology, insights, and decisioning […]