Jim Young, Global Chief Data Officer, American International Group (AIG)
Jim Young is Global Chief Data Officer at American International Group (AIG), where he leads the architecture, development, and advancement of the company’s global data and analytics capabilities. With more than 25 years of experience across banking, consulting, and insurance, Jim has built a career focused on translating data strategy into measurable business outcomes. Jim […]
JC Lionti, Chief Data Officer, Mizuho Americas
JC Lionti is Chief Data Officer at Mizuho Americas, bringing more than 25 years of experience across financial services, finance transformation, data, and AI leadership. He began his career at Deloitte, building a strong foundation in audit and advisory work that instilled a deep respect for rigor, controls, and transparency. Early exposure to large-scale financial reporting, regulatory programs, and […]
Jane Rheem, Chief Data & AI Officer, Sidley Austin LLP
Jane is becoming a mainstay in the DataIQ 100 North America Top Ten as she secures a third consecutive place in the upper echelon of data and AI leaders. Jane is renown as data and AI leader who consistently turns vision into enterprise value. As Chief Data and AI Officer, Jane has redeveloped and continuously shaped the organization’s AI strategy and embedded it within […]
Ido Biger, CIO & CDO, Delek US Holdings
Ido Biger is a seasoned technology and data executive with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise data, analytics, and digital transformations across multiple industries and geographies. He began his career as a data engineer and BI developer specializing in financial solutions, before progressing into senior roles leading data warehouse, business intelligence, and analytics initiatives as […]
Goutham Budati, VP, Data Strategy and Insights, The Farmer’s Dog
Goutham Budati is Vice President of Data Strategy and Insights at The Farmer’s Dog, where he leads data engineering, data science, analytics, and consumer research to drive business impact. His career has been shaped by leadership roles that provided deep business context before transitioning into data strategy, influencing his pragmatic, outcome-focused approach. Goutham’s data leadership journey began […]
Gaurav Rastogi, Senior Director – Enterprise Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, Hertz Corporation
Gaurav Rastogi is Senior Director of Enterprise Data Analytics and Business Intelligence at Hertz Corporation, where he leads global analytics capabilities focused on delivering trusted, scalable, and business-critical insights. His career began on the front lines of technology, resolving high-severity production issues that could halt operations across different enterprises. Those early experiences instilled discipline, calm […]
Ganesh Sivakumar, Global Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer, Mead Johnson Nutrition
Ganesh Sivakumar is Global Chief Data, Analytics, and AI Officer at Mead Johnson Nutrition, where he leads the enterprise data and AI agenda to drive trusted, scalable decision-making. His career as a data and AI leader has been shaped at the intersection of business complexity, technology scale, and organizational change. Early roles embedded within commercial and […]
Gagandeep Singh Chahal, Vice President, Data & Analytics, Regions Bank
Gagandeep Singh Chahal is Vice President of Data and Analytics at Regions Bank, with more than 15 years of experience spanning business intelligence, data engineering, analytics, and AI leadership. His career began with building BI solutions that transformed raw operational data into actionable, decision-ready insights, enabling business teams to rely on consistent and trusted reporting. […]
Franziska Bell, Chief AI, Data and Analytics Officer, Ford Motor Company
Franziska Bell is Chief AI, Data and Analytics Officer at Ford Motor Company, where she leads the enterprise strategy for data, analytics, and AI. Her career has been defined by delivering large-scale digital and cultural transformations across five industries, scaling advanced technologies to drive billions in EBIT, strengthen operational safety, and significantly improving developer productivity. She began […]
Fernando Schwartz, Chief AI Officer, Claritev
Fernando Schwartz is Chief AI Officer at Claritev, where he leads efforts to translate advances in data and artificial intelligence into durable business value. His career has been defined by a consistent focus on moving AI from experimentation to real-world adoption, embedding it into decisions, products, and operating models at scale. Fernando has led global applied AI and […]
Elyas Achkar, SVP and Head of AI and General Manager, GIA, Globalizations Partners
Elyas Achkar is Senior Vice President and Head of AI, and General Manager, GIA, at Globalization Partners (G-P), where he leads the development and application of AI to drive product innovation and business outcomes. His career has been defined by a consistent focus on translating advanced technology into practical solutions that create measurable value. Elyas […]
Dr Paul Pallath, Chief Data & AI Officer, GoFundMe
Dr Paul Pallath is Chief Data and AI Officer at GoFundMe, where he leads the organization’s data and AI strategy to enhance product experience, trust, and impact at scale. With more than 25 years of global experience, Paul has built and scaled data and AI capabilities across Fortune 500 companies including Levi Strauss & Co., Vodafone, SAP, […]
Diana Schildhouse, EVP, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Colgate-Palmolive
Diana’s efforts have once again secured her a Top Ten seat in the North America listings. She has been a mainstay for the past four years and ranked as the Number One data and AI leader in North America in 2023. Diana is undoubtedly a defining voice, both within her organization and across the wider data and AI community as she […]
Deval Motka, Chief Data Officer, Genesco Inc.
Deval Motka is Chief Data Officer at Genesco Inc. and a business-driven technologist with 25 years of experience leading large, data-driven organizations across retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Throughout her career, she has built and led high-performing teams that embed data and analytics into the core of business strategy and execution. Deval has played a central role in […]
Deepak Jose, Vice President of Data and Decision Intelligence, Niagara Bottling
Deepak Jose is Vice President of Data and Decision Intelligence at Niagara Bottling, where he leads the application of analytics and AI with a clear value-first mandate: driving measurable P&L impact, customer experiences, and sustainable growth. His career as a data and AI executive has been shaped by a strong foundation in systems thinking and commercial strategy. […]
Deep Ratna Srivastav, Chief AI Officer, Franklin Templeton Investments
Deep Ratna Srivastav is Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton Investments, where he leads the firm’s enterprise AI strategy with a sharp focus on ROI, full-scale transformation, and applied innovation. His career has been shaped by three guiding beliefs: relentless commercial focus, a conviction that digital, data, and AI must be grounded in domain expertise, and […]
Danielle Conklin, SVP, Portfolio Technology & Innovations, Blackstone
Danielle Conklin is a Senior Vice President on Blackstone’s Portfolio Technology Optimization team, where she focuses on accelerating technology modernization and innovation across the firm’s portfolio. She brings more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise data modernization, AI innovation, and large-scale digital transformation across financial services and insurance. Danielle specializes in building scalable technology […]
Christopher Satchell, Managing Director Digital & Technology, CD&R
Christopher Satchell is Managing Director of Digital and Technology at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), where he applies his experience across multiple industries to drive technology, data, and AI transformation across a portfolio of companies. His career spans senior leadership roles at some of the world’s most recognized organizations, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on business […]
Chris Gifford, Chief Data Officer, American Express
Chris Gifford is Chief Data Officer at American Express, where he leads enterprise data strategy, governance, and platform modernization. Having previously served as Deputy Chief Data Officer, Chris brings deep experience in building and scaling data capabilities within highly regulated financial services environments. Prior to joining American Express, Chris spent more than a decade at […]
Chas Murphy, Senior Vice President, Data & Analytics, DTC, The Walt Disney Company
Chas Murphy is Senior Vice President of Data & Analytics at The Walt Disney Company, where he leads data strategy across its streaming portfolio. A seasoned analytics executive, he has built a career leveraging data science, analytics, strategy, and research to deliver measurable business impact across media, entertainment, and automotive sectors. Over the course of his career, […]