Gary Ault, Senior Director, Enterprise Data and Analytics Strategy, Novo Nordisk

I extend my gratitude to DataiQ for recognizing me among this distinguished cohort of 100 data and AI leaders across North America. Currently, I am privileged to serve as the Senior Director of Enterprise Data Strategy and Analytics Enablement at Novo Nordisk. In this capacity, I guide US strategic data partnerships, data governance, data capabilities, […]
Gagandeep Chahal, Vice President, Data and Analytics, Regions Bank

I am an accomplished data engineering executive with over 14 years of expertise in business intelligence and data services. I have a proven track record in steering organizations towards their analytical and data management objectives through strategic collaboration with senior management on high-impact data integration projects. Currently I serve as Vice President, Data and […]
Dr Tarun Sood, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, American Century Investments

I am a leader passionate about data and analytics. With over two decades of experience driving transformations in prestigious organizations to tackle complex business challenges, I am currently the Chief Data Officer at American Century Investments. I have revitalized the data team, established essential departments, and led developing and implementing the company’s investment data strategy. […]
Diana Schildhouse, Chief Data, Analytics and Insights Officer, Colgate-Palmolive

Diana Schildhouse secures her place in the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America as a defining voice in the analytics and AI leadership space, both within her organization and across the wider data community. A top ten mainstay for the past three years and ranked number one in 2023, she brings a rare blend of business […]
Deval Motka, VP and Chief Data Officer, Genesco Inc.

Born in India. Made in Germany. Seasoned in United States. In my role, I am responsible for setting strategy and driving transformation through data intelligence across all of Genesco’s retail and branded business units. I have 22 years of experience in product engineering and data analytics and have worked across finance, insurance and manufacturing industries. I […]
Deepak Jose, Vice President and Head of Data and Decision Intelligence, Niagara Bottling

I am a purpose-led executive leader in digital transformation, data, analytics and AI with a proven track record of driving profitable growth leading a diverse, global end-to-end analytics team. I have been included in the DataIQ 100 top ten in 2023 and 2024, and my team was named Best Place to Work in Data and […]
Danielle Conklin, Chief Information Officer, Quility Insurance

My team and I lead our platform evolution, leveraging cloud infrastructure, advanced analytics, and data science to drive transformative initiatives. Prior to joining Quility, I was the Portfolio Owner within the Chief Data Office at Prudential. While at Prudential, I was responsible for enterprise-wide analytics and data science programs, pioneering advancements in areas such as […]
Chas Murphy, SVP, Data and Analytics DTC, Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company

I have been blessed with multiple opportunities to leverage data and analytics across various industries that deliver consumer products and services I am passionate about, including media technology and entertainment and automotive. I have successfully led three major data-driven turnarounds in my career, generating millions in revenue and profit growth. My expertise in machine […]
Celeste Fralick, PhD, CDO/CTO, Choir Corporation

I am an executive technical leader with over four decades of experience (McAfee, Intel, Medtronic, Fairchild, and Texas Instruments). I currently serve as a CDO/CTO for Choir Corporation which provides energy efficiency as a service using AI. My process, product, and system expertise spans statistics and AI in innovation, development, and implementation in ten different markets. […]
Carrie Cobb, Chief Data and AI Officer, Blackbaud

My career has been dedicated to serving the social impact sector using AI, understanding that the social impact sector can go further, faster, as we harness the rapidly-expanding potential of AI – together, responsibly. With experience across business and technology roles and being the first Chief Data and AI Officer appointed at the company, I seek to […]
Bharathi Rajan, Vice President – Data and Insights, Swire Coca-Cola, USA

Bharathi joins the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America as a data leader who brings both business insight and technical expertise to the forefront of enterprise transformation. As Vice President of Data and Insights at Swire Coca-Cola, USA, and a member of the board, she has helped elevate data from a support function to a strategic […]
Barbara Latulippe, Head of Enterprise Data/Chief Data Officer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals

As CDO, Head of Enterprise Data and Analytics at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, I am a distinguished leader who is passionate about elevating the value of data for business innovation, digital transformation, and improving patient care. I have a proven track-record of successfully deploying strategies in healthcare, pharma, data brokers, and high-tech organizations to advance the use […]
Avinash Tripathi, Vice President of Analytics, University of Phoenix

With over 20 years of experience in analytics, my journey has been defined by a passion for turning ideas into transformative outcomes. Starting at WPP, I witnessed the rise of data and analytics from behind-the-scenes support to a driving force in strategic decision-making. At WPP, I developed solutions that optimized advertising ROI, igniting my career-long […]
Ashok Chennuru, Chief Data and Digital Transformation Officer, Elevance Health

Over the past 25 years, my career has revolved around steering digital technology strategies within the healthcare sector, with a focus on data and AI transformation. I currently serve as the Chief Data and Digital Transformation Officer at Elevance Health. In this role, I oversee enterprise data management, cloud infrastructure, data quality, and governance, as […]
Aravind “Jag” Jagannathan, Single Family Vice President and Chief Data Officer, Freddie Mac

I lead a team of more than 500 in driving data strategy, governance, data asset management and integration, data product ownership, and business intelligence for the Single-Family division. My focus is on harnessing data to deliver innovative, customer-centric products, streamline operations, and strengthen Freddie Mac’s competitive edge. Throughout my career, I have led large scale […]
Ankit Goel, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, KeyBank

My career has been focused on delivering business value by leveraging the best solutions possible, from a sophisticated technology solution to process improvement and anything in between. I started as a programmer at Goldman Sachs, which laid a strong foundation for me to eventually lead a global technology team. In 2008, I transitioned to Freddie […]
Andrew Foster, Chief Data Officer, M&T Bank

I began my banking career in London, UK, specializing in large-scale strategic transformations across people, processes, and platforms. I developed deep expertise through key roles in front-to-back Treasury Platform selection and integration, business intelligence tool selection and implementation, and a relentless emphasis on analytics automation. In 2011, I relocated to New York, leading data initiatives […]
Amy Lenander, Chief Data Officer, Capital One

“Amy has earned the number one spot in the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America for her transformative leadership and unrelenting focus on turning data into a strategic advantage. At a time when data maturity is the decisive factor in unlocking enterprise AI, she has not only modernized Capital One’s data ecosystem but embedded it deeply […]
Amy Grace, Vice President Data Science and Analytics, Otis

I am a systems engineer at heart, propelled by my love of aerospace that blossomed in the 80s when astronauts and fighter pilots were our heroes. Early in my 37-year career, I developed a passion for using data to drive insights and achieve extraordinary outcomes. From enabling game-changing fighter jet maneuverability to extending time on […]
Amin Venjara, Chief Data Officer, ADP

My first taste of working as a kid was selling greeting cards and magazines door-to-door in my neighborhood. Our neighbors were incredibly generous because I know I was not a very good salesman. However, those lessons of making personal connections, rolling up my sleeves, and being directly connected to customer needs have stayed with me […]