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Chandra Donelson, Chief Data and AI Officer, United States Space Force

My career has been a testament to visionary leadership in data, artificial intelligence, and innovation. With a distinguished record spanning the Department of Defense and industry, I have led transformative initiatives that have shaped AI governance, data strategy, and digital modernization at an enterprise level. Globally recognized for my contributions, I have received multiple awards […]

Anand Shenoy, Chief Data Officer, Mars Snacking

Anand earns his place in the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America not just as the first Chief Data Officer of Mars Snacking, but as a signal of a company reshaping itself around data. In under a year, he has brought clarity of vision, velocity of execution, and a strategic mindset focused on long-term value creation […]

Margery Connor, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Chevron

Since 2024, I have served as Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Chevron. I have led the Responsible Artificial Intelligence program and am an advisor to Chevron’s Enterprise Artificial Intelligence team. Previously, I focused on growing data science competency ten-fold at Chevron and managed the data science strategic research portfolio.   Throughout my 35+ year career […]

Christy O’Gaughan, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, GE HealthCare

I have over 25 years of experience in healthcare working for prominent organizations such as McKesson, Roche, Genentech, IQVIA, and the University of Pennsylvania. I have experienced firsthand the benefits that insights, intelligence, and digital play in enhancing patient outcomes, improving customer experience, and achieving business results.  I am passionate about creating cultures where diverse […]

Ghada Richani, Managing Director, Strategy and Initiatives Executives, Bank of America

My career journey has been anything but a straight line. I graduated from the American University of Beirut as a computer scientist and gained experience across diverse industries, including waste management, services, and consulting. After immigrating to the US, I transitioned into the financial industry, where I built my career at the intersection of technology […]

Ash Dupar, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Analog Devices Inc

I am driven by the belief that AI can fundamentally reimagine how businesses operate. My focus has been creating generative AI platforms, not just isolated projects, but which can drive enterprise-level transformation. My goal is to unlock true ROI with enterprise-wide rollouts and my passion lies in transforming complex challenges into data-driven opportunities.  My track […]

Krishna Cheriath, Chief Digital and Data Officer, Thermo Fisher Scientific

My role leads the digital and AI innovation, digital products and services, data and AI strategy and execution. I am also an adjunct professor at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and Rutgers Business School, focused on executive education in digital strategy, data and analytics strategy. Additionally, I serve on the board of advisors […]

Jon Francis, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, General Motors

I have three decades of leadership experience in analytics, data science, statistics, and ML across different verticals from ecommerce, digital, healthcare, digital, telecom, QSR, and now automotive.   I believe a key challenge our industry faces will be getting the organization to embrace data-driven decision-making and improving our intellectual curiosity by what the data says to create […]

Yannick Lallement, CAIO, Scotiabank

My interest in AI started as a teenager reading Isaac Asimov’s robot stories, about intelligent humanoid robots coexisting alongside humans in a futuristic world. This led to a PhD in AI, and multiple engagements in the academia (researcher at Carnegie Mellon University), and the private sector; I built one of the earliest customer service chatbots […]

Will Gonzalez, Chief Growth & Data Officer, NBCUniversal Media Group, NBCUniversal

With over 25 years in media, I have had a front-row seat in the industry’s digital transformation. As Chief Growth & Data Officer for the NBCUniversal Media Group, I have spearheaded the enterprise-wide data strategy that led to Peacock’s successful launch and rapid scaling to more than 41 million subscribers. My purview encompasses a variety […]

Vijayanand Rajandram, Chief Data Officer, Northern Trust Asset Management

As an experienced business strategist with over twenty-five years of dedication to the implementation of agile and transformative digital innovations, I have established a diverse and accomplished career. My contributions span across Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and consultancy firms, encompassing a wide range of industries. I possess extensive expertise in product development, business development, and […]

Victoria Gamerman, Global Head of Digital Transformation, Boehringer Ingelheim

As the current leader of the Digital Transformation Center of Excellence, I am driving the vision, strategy, and execution of digital and data transformation in clinical development and operations. My role involves implementing digital innovation and data strategies, managing the data and analytics portfolio, and collaborating with both internal teams and external partners.  Before this, […]

Tom Henry, Chief Data and Information Officer, Schnuck Markets, Inc.

I lead Schnucks’ data and information systems organization, and I am a member of the strategy team. Schnucks’ high-performance data and IT teams create and maintain a world-class technology ecosystem, delivering innovative solutions that empower teammates to achieve strategic goals. To this, I bring an innovative approach to not only data and analytics but also […]

Surendra Mathe, Director of Data Platform and Information Systems, Gensler

I am a business-first data and technology leader focused on transforming enterprise data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. As Director of Data Platform & Information Systems at Gensler, I have led the development and oversight of multiple data products, ensuring they deliver measurable business value.  I spearheaded the creation of Gensler Core Data, […]

Scott Richardson, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, First Citizens Bank

In my role, I am the company’s senior leader for data, analytics, and AI with responsibilities that span data strategy, data governance, enterprise analytics, AI, data architecture, and data products.  Previously, I served as CIO of Enterprise Data, Analytics, and AI for Ally Financial where I was responsible for data and analytical engineering, technology platforms, […]

Sathish Muthukrishnan, Chief Information, Data and Digital Officer, Ally Financial

My career has been shaped by transformations. As a technologist with more than 25 years of experience working across industries and within Fortune 500s, I have a track record of modernizing processes, building dynamic teams and deploying new technology. When I joined Ally, I saw the growth potential and the impact that technology could make. […]

Ryan Swann, Chief Data Analytics Officer, Vanguard

I have led data and analytics organizations for the better part of 25 years across both the private and public sectors. Throughout my career, I have overseen the strategic use of data, analytics, and AI, and have sought to balance both offensive and defensive postures to drive outcomes.  As Chief Data Analytics Officer, I lead […]

Ronke Ekwensi, VP Data and AI Education, T-Mobile

I am a data and AI executive with over 25 years of experience across telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, and biopharmaceuticals. Today, as Vice President of Data and AI Education at T-Mobile, I am leading efforts to transform the organization into a deeply data-informed, AI-enabled, digital-first business centered around a comprehensive enterprise upskilling program.  Previously, I […]