Raymond Boyle, Vice President, Data, Analytics, AI and Strategic Insights, Hyatt
I have had a fantastic career, and I have been lucky enough to work with amazing people at outstanding companies with opportunities across industries with consulting, software, analytics, and chief data and analytics contexts. I received my MBA from Notre Dame and joined Andersen Consulting [now Accenture] in Chicago. I spent ten years at Andersen […]
Phani Kambhampati, Senior Director, Coca-Cola
I have been at the forefront of data, AI, and digital innovation throughout my career, driving transformative change in Fortune 50 companies. Currently, as Senior Director of Emerging Technologies at Coca-Cola, I lead the exploration and implementation of advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, AR and VR, and quantum computing, aligning these innovations with our […]
Pankaj Chopra, Vice President and Head, Analytics and Insights, Mondelez International
In prior roles, I worked at Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, spanning nine countries across Asia, Europe, and USA. I grew as a data, analytics, and AI leader by progressively taking up challenging responsibilities and continuing education at UCLA, UC Berkely and MIT. As a seasoned Analytics leader, I specialize in driving analytics […]
Nasir Zaidi, Director, Data and Analytics Center of Excellence (COE)
I spent the first half of my career as a management consultant, partnering with diverse organizations to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable results. These experiences gave me expertise in strategy development, operational improvements, and organizational transformation across industries. Another element of the many projects I was part of was exposure to how technology […]
Mike Vaughan, Chief Data Officer, Brown & Brown, Insurance
I am proud to serve as the Chief Data Officer for Brown & Brown Insurance. In this role, I partner with business leaders, analytics leaders, data scientists, data analysts, data engineers and technology teammates across our business segments – retail, arrowhead programs and bridge specialty group – and the enterprise team to create a data-driven […]
Michelle Gansle, Chief Data, Analytics and AI Officer, McDonald’s
I started my career as a marketer, moved into insights for over 20 years and have recently been focused on enterprise data and analytics. With the rise of computing power and significant advancements in AI, data is the new gold, and technology is now the enabler versus the differentiator. It is an exciting time to […]
Meet Patel, Global Senior Director, Advanced Analytics – Strategy, Capabilities, and Culture, Kellanova,
I am a seasoned professional with a passion for solving complex business problems through advanced analytics and data-driven decisions. I have extensive experience in data science, AI and ML, strategy, marketing, and financial modeling across various industries, including CPG, automotive, telecommunications, media and advertising, and financial services. At Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company) I lead initiatives in marketing, […]
Meenal Iyer, VP, Data, SurveyMonkey
I am a data leader whose motto is to enable organizations to be data driven. Speed to insight and speed to action/impact are the key metrics that I measure the efficiency of my data on. I use the ATV (adoption, trust, value) principles as I build data platforms and teams within organizations. I have worked […]
Meaghan Ferrigno, SVP, CFO, and CDAO, Destination Canada
Meaghan was previously listed in the DataIQ 100 list for 2024, and was crowned Data and AI Leader of the Year (Client-Side) at the 2025 DataIQ Awards North America. Under Meaghan’s leadership, Destination Canada won Transformation with Data and AI (Client-Side) in 2025 and the Best Use of AI for Not-For-Profit or Non-Commercial Purposes in […]
Mark Birkhead, Firmwide Chief Data Officer, JPMorgan Chase
I am instrumental in fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and leveraging data and analytics to benefit customers and clients globally. I have a strong track record of building and transforming analytic organizations both in the United States and internationally. In my role, I am responsible for advancing a culture of data-driven decision making and […]
Kunal Das, SVP, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Advance Auto Parts
In my role, I am responsible for enhancing the company’s data and AI capabilities to drive business growth and improve customer experiences. Before joining AAP, I served as the Vice President of Data Products and AI at Lowe’s. I have led global teams of 500 associates across the United States and India, collaborating with data scientists, […]
Krish Swamy, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Citizens Financial Group
I have been a practitioner of data, analytics and AI and generative AI for the last 25 years, with the last 20 years in banking in the US. I am responsible for increasing the use of data, advanced analytic techniques, and AI to drive effective decision making at Citizens. I aim to drive a culture […]
Kendell Timmers, SVP, Data Analytics, Science, and Insights, CNN
My career in analytics has ranged from airlines to finance and publishing, with a throughline of focusing on how to use data to drive strategic decision making. I am a strategic data and analytics leader with a proven track record of driving transformative initiatives and delivering tangible business impact. I relish tackling complex challenges in […]
Justin Heller, SVP, Chief Data Officer, Synchrony Financial
I have been recognized for elevating data management and data risk governance acumen within the executive suite and corporate board level to both protect and enable growth within an organization. My aim is to drive safety and soundness by aligning robust data and analytic strategies with business objectives. As Synchrony’s Chief Data Officer, I am responsible […]
Jonathan Hay, SVP, Business Strategy and Analytics, Boston Red Sox
After five years in finance, I was able to combine my passion for professional sports with my ability to solve problems with data when I joined my hometown Boston Red Sox as a baseball analytics intern. I now oversee our analytics and strategy team and set the data strategy for the entire organization on a […]
JoAnn C Stonier, Fellow of Data and AI, Mastercard
I am an expert and pioneer in data, AI and privacy and have enjoyed a long career innovating in all of these spaces. As Mastercard’s first Chief Privacy Officer and then as their first Chief Data Officer, I have had the distinct honor of understanding how data is the raw material for innovation while understanding […]
Jared Weiss, Vice President, Data Science and Advanced Analytics, AARP
I graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Chicago and ended up with a job at a medium-sized consultancy, building models in SAS. I then hopped through smaller and smaller consultancies every few years for about a decade, doing predictive data science for clients including various government agencies, a major telecommunications company, […]
Jane Rheem, Chief Data and AI Officer, Sidley Austin LLP
Jane returns to the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America as a data and AI leader who consistently turns vision into enterprise value. After securing a top ten position in 2024 for her work at Zurich North America, she has wasted no time bringing that momentum to her new role at Sidley Austin LLP. As Chief […]
Huzaifa Noman, Global Head of Data and AI, Colliers
I have built my career in data, analytics, and AI for the last two decades, currently serving as the global head of data and AI at Colliers, a premier global real estate services and investment management firm. In this capacity, I spearhead the company’s data and AI strategies, fostering innovation and operational efficiency across its […]
Harveer Singh, Chief Data Officer, Consumer & Small Business Banking, Truist
Harveer earns his place in the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America as a data leader translating enterprise ambition into tangible outcomes, from cloud migration to monetization. As Chief Data Officer, Consumer & Small Business Banking at Truist, he is reshaping how data powers both operational efficiency and client engagement across digital and retail banking. His […]