Phanii Pydimarri, Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships, Health Care Service Corporation

Phanii Pydimarri

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  Throughout my professional tenure, I have crafted comprehensive data and analytics literacy programs tailored for large, global organizations encompassing diverse populations with varying levels of data literacy. My approach involves designing customized learning […]

Manish Agarwal, Vice President, Data and Analytics, Skechers

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?    At Skechers, I champion the advancement of data literacy through a design thinking approach, focusing on improving user experience and fostering a culture of continuous education and innovation across business functions. Our initiative […]

John Lee, Chief Data Officer, NBCUniversal, Enterprise Data Organization

John Lee

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  I established a data and identity executive council that has senior leadership and working committee level representation across all our business lines inclusive of streaming, sports, news, entertainment, studios, and theme parks in […]

Chandra Donelson, Deputy Chief Data Officer, US Space Force and US Airforce

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Data literacy is a key enabler of the value and impact from data. How are you approaching this within your organization?  Data literacy is undeniably a cornerstone for harnessing the true value and impact of data. Within our organization, we have established a multifaceted approach to foster data literacy, recognizing its pivotal role in our […]

Michael Chun, Senior Vice President, Insights and Analytics, US Foods

Michael Chun

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?   We are strategically enhancing our organization’s data literacy through two pivotal initiatives. First, we are modernizing our Cloud Data Warehouse to transform the current landscape of reports into a library of certified sources, […]

Suresh Martha, Head of Data Driven Innovations and Analytics, EMD Serono

Data literacy is a key enabler of the value and impact from data. How are you approaching this within your organization?  Employee training programs: Provide comprehensive training programs for employees at all levels, focusing on data analysis, interpretation, and visualization. Data literacy workshops: Conduct workshops and seminars to enhance employees’ understanding of data concepts and tools.  […]

Harish Rao, Vice President, Data and Analtyics, Costco Wholesale

Harish Rao

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  My data team goes through regular training to keep up with the industry including how to narrate stories using data. We leverage multiple learning platforms to ensure every team member goes through 40 […]

Lalit Thakur, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Nissan Motors

Lalit Thakur

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  We have set up data collaboration forums, use-case based meetings with the business and courses to help broaden the awareness of data and data-driven decision making. 

Lee Davidson, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Morningstar

Lee Davidson

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  We have pursued projects such as centralized data dictionary, calculation registry, and an analytics platform that are open to all employees. These programs, among other more educational efforts, have greatly expanded access to […]

Nitin Kumar, Vice President, AI and Data Engineering, Visa Inc.

Nitin Kumar

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  We have a lot of data, not just generated as part of transactions, but also other types of customer interactions like usage of benefits. Our teams have evolved significantly over the years in […]

Malene Haxholdt, Chief Digital, Data and Analytics Officer, Human Health, Merck

Malene Haxholdt

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  Developing data literacy throughout a company is crucial in today’s data-driven business landscape and I am an advocate of fostering these skills through a community-based approach anchored on a strong purpose. By creating […]

Brian Gibbons, Chief Data Officer, Wells Fargo

Brian Gibbons

How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders?  We are driving data literacy through an enterprise data and analytics academy and annual internal conferences that examine data and AI.  

Manik Gupta, North America Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Bayer Consumer Health

Manik Gupta

Data literacy is a key enabler of the value and impact from data. How are you approaching this within your organization?  We run a very sophisticated educational and training program surrounding data literacy that includes:  The Analytics and Insights Academy for marketing.  The Analytics and Insights Academy for sales.  The Analytics and Insights Lyceum for […]