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. […]
Ashley Brinegar, Chief Data and Digital and Analytics Officer (CDAO), PCC Metals and Forgings
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Our focus as a team has been training and development, both on the technical side of data as well as the soft skills. We, as a team, need to understand the business and […]
Harish Rao, Vice President, Data and Analtyics, Costco Wholesale
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
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

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.
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 […]
Jane Lauder, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Marketing and Chief Data Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? ELC has created a robust data infrastructure, driven in tandem through investments in data management and top-quality talent. Our internal data integration enables us to leverage data to move with speed and agility […]
Phanii Pydimarri, Head of Strategic Planning and Partnerships, Health Care Service Corporation
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 […]
Vignesh Shetty, Senior Vice President and General Manager, AI and Platform, GE Healthcare
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? It is a multi-pronged approach. Focus on usefulness, not volume of training: We are not teaching abstract statistics; we are equipping teams with practical skills to ask the right questions of data and […]
Meaghan Ferrigno, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO), Destination Canada

Data literacy is a key enabler of the value and impact from data. How are you approaching this within your organization? Data literacy is crucial for unlocking the full value and impact of data within our organization. We approach this challenge by first understanding the specific abilities and needs of our users, then engaging them […]
John Lee, Chief Data Officer, NBCUniversal, Enterprise Data Organization
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

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
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, […]
Katya Andresen, Chief Digital and Analytics Officer, The Cigna Group
What role do you play in building and delivering conventional artificial intelligence solutions, including machine learning models? Are you also involved in your organization’s adoption of generative AI? My Digital and Analytics team harnesses data and advanced analytics – both conventional and genAI – to achieve the following: Improve productivity by making work better, faster, […]
Mike Baylor, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Lockheed Martin
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? At our corporation, we are dedicated to developing the data literacy of our organization, including the skills of our data teams and of our business stakeholders. To achieve this, we have implemented a […]
Aravind Jagannathan, Vice President, Chief Data Officer, Freddie Mac
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Building data literacy within our organization begins with fostering an environment where data’s value is understood. This includes educating employees at all levels on how they are using data to make their everyday […]
Moez Hassan, Chief Data Officer, Royal Caribbean Group
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? I have taken a balanced approach to data literacy where several of its facets are activated. For example, this includes establishing centers of excellence responsible for continuously engaging the data and analytics community […]
Zoher Karu, Vice President, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Blue Shield of California
How are you developing the data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? Data literacy can take many different forms, but at its heart is the ability to democratize the access and use of data to help drive decision-making. One cannot become a data-driven organization if […]
Ash Dhupar, Chief Data Officer, Analog Devices Inc
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 data literacy program that has been launched.