Wei Manfredi, SVP, AI & Architecture, IHG Hotels and Resorts
Wei stands out among North America’s leading data and AI executives by pushing beyond incremental transformation towards a fundamentally different operating model. At IHG, she is re-architecting how AI is created, governed, and scaled through a unified agentic AI platform that brings visibility, control, and usability to what is often a fragmented landscape. Her career […]
Vishal Talwar, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, FedEx Corporation; President of FedEx Dataworks, FedEx Corporation
Vishal Talwar is Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at FedEx Corporation, and President of FedEx Dataworks. He brings nearly three decades of experience leading large-scale digital transformations and helping global enterprises apply data, AI, and technology to drive competitive advantage. His career has shaped a clear perspective: successful AI leadership is not defined by […]
Vikram Somaya, CDAO – Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Kenvue
Vikram Somaya is Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Kenvue, where he leads enterprise data and analytics strategy to support transformation across a complex global consumer goods ecosystem. His career spans startups, media, and consumer packaged goods, giving him a broad perspective on how data and AI can drive business change. Vikram began his career in New York’s […]
Vijay Rajandram, Chief Data Officer, Northern Trust Asset Management
Vijay Rajandram is Chief Data Officer at Northern Trust Asset Management, where he leads data and AI strategy to drive innovation, strengthen governance, and enable a more data-driven organization. With more than 25 years of experience, Vijay has built a career focused on delivering transformative outcomes across both Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. Vijay began his career […]
Venkat Gopalan, Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer, Belcorp
Venkat Gopalan is Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer at Belcorp, where he leads enterprise transformation across digital, data, and technology to drive growth and operational performance. With more than 25 years of experience, Venkat has built his career at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and human behavior. Early in his career, Venkat worked with […]
Ursula Cottone, Chief Data and Architecture Officer, Huntington Bank
Ursula Cottone is Chief Data and Architecture Officer at Huntington Bank, where she leads the enterprise data and architecture strategy with a focus on driving business value through disciplined governance, modern platforms, and cultural transformation. Her career has consistently operated at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data. She began in operational and analytical roles before […]
Tifani McCann, VP, Data & Analytics, Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Tifani McCann is Vice President of Data and Analytics at Otsuka Pharmaceutical, where she leads enterprise data and AI strategy to support innovation and improved patient outcomes. Her career has been shaped by a strong foundation in problem-solving, rooted in an early interest in puzzles that evolved into a passion for using data to inform real-world decisions. […]
Tarun Sood, Chief Data and AI Officer, American Century Investments
Tarun Sood is Chief Data and AI Officer at American Century Investments, where he leads enterprise data and AI strategy to drive business growth, operational efficiency, and better decision-making. His leadership has been defined by a focus on building scalable, trusted data capabilities that deliver measurable outcomes. Throughout his career, Tarun has concentrated on establishing modern data […]
Sushma Punuru, EVP, Chief Data Officer, Global Payments
Sushma Punuru is Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Global Payments, where she leads the company’s data and AI strategy with a focus on business outcomes, growth, and customer impact. Her path to data leadership has been unconventional. Trained as a chemical engineer, Sushma transitioned into software engineering, spending more than a decade architecting and building platforms […]
Stefanie Khan, Director of Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics, UPS
Stefanie Khan is Director of Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics at UPS, where she leads data and AI initiatives at the intersection of technology, analytics, and human-centered decision-making. Her career began in hands-on analytical roles, where she built a strong technical foundation before moving into senior leadership positions focused on scaling enterprise data capabilities and […]
Shivanku Misra, Vice President, Advanced Analytics & AI, McKesson
Shivanku Misra is Vice President of Advanced Analytics and AI at McKesson, where he leads enterprise-wide AI and analytics initiatives in one of the most highly regulated and mission-critical sectors. His career has been shaped by working at the intersection of technology, business performance, and human outcomes. Shivanku has built and scaled AI and analytics capabilities across healthcare, […]
Scott Richardson, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, First Citizens Bank
Scott’s standing among North America’s leading data and AI executives rests on a career that combines longevity with repeated, tangible reinvention as few leaders have operated across as many layers of the data stack. What distinguishes his leadership is a consistent focus on commercial outcomes by aligning data and AI investments with P&L drivers, embedding analytics into core operations, […]
Sandeep Mahajan, Director, Data Science, Walmart
Sandeep Mahajan is Director of Data Science at Walmart, where he works at the intersection of operations, data, and people to deliver AI and analytics that change how work gets done at scale. His career has been shaped by the belief that technology only creates value when it is grounded in real workflows and adopted […]
Saba Beyene, Vice President of Customer Intelligence , American Airlines
Saba Beyene is Vice President of Customer Intelligence at American Airlines, where she leads personalization, customer segmentation, and data platform modernization initiatives that drive measurable commercial impact. She began her career in statistics and academia before moving into retail, global compliance, and people analytics. In those roles, she first applied AI and ML to transform risk management […]
Ryan Swann, Chief Data Analytics Officer, Vanguard
Ryan Swann is Chief Data Analytics Officer at Vanguard, where he leads enterprise data and analytics strategy to drive business outcomes, manage risk, and strengthen client trust. His career spans both public and private sectors, shaped by work in high-stakes environments where data plays a critical role in decision-making. Ryan began his career in public service, working […]
Ronke Ekwensi, Global Chief Data Officer, Applied Materials
Ronke Ekwensi is Global Chief Data Officer at Applied Materials, where she leads enterprise data strategy to advance data maturity and enable scalable analytics and AI across the organization. With more than 25 years of cross-industry experience, Ronke has built a career focused on driving transformation through data governance, strategy, and workforce enablement. At Applied Materials, Ronke is […]
Richard Leaton, Vice President – Data, Analytics, and AI, Novelis
Richard Leaton is Vice President of Data, Analytics, and AI at Novelis, where he leads the enterprise Data, AI, and Analytics Center of Excellence for the company’s global operations. With more than 20 years of experience, Richard has built his career at the intersection of manufacturing, enterprise transformation, and data strategy. Richard began his career […]
Richard Floyd, Chief Data & AI Officer, City National Bank
Richard Floyd is Chief Data and AI Officer at City National Bank, where he leads data strategy, governance, and AI initiatives to support business transformation and risk management. His career spans diverse sectors, including service in the US Marine Corps, retail, and financial services, shaping a leadership approach grounded in discipline, adaptability, and results. Richard’s […]
Remzil Jacob, CDO – Americas and US Consumer Bank, Barclays
Remzil Jacob is Chief Data Officer for the Americas and the US Consumer Bank at Barclays, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in technology-enabled business transformation across banking, finance, and enterprise data. She began her career in retail banking before relocating to the United States, where she helped lead a series of major data-driven transformation initiatives. Over the […]
Ramnik Bajaj, Chief Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Officer, USAA
Ramnik Bajaj is Chief Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Officer at USAA, where he leads enterprise data and AI strategy in support of the organization’s mission to serve its members. His approach is grounded in the belief that data and AI must deliver value both in everyday interactions and in the critical “moments that matter” […]