Chandra Donelson, Chief Data and AI Officer, United States Space Force
Chandra Donelson is Chief Data and AI Officer for the United States Space Force, where she leads enterprise data and AI strategy in support of national defense operations. Her career in data and AI has been shaped by extensive experience within the Department of Defense, where she has focused on applying technology to strengthen decision-making, […]
Chandhu Nair, Senior Vice President, Stores, Data, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, Lowe’s
Chandhu Nair is Senior Vice President of Stores, Data, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation at Lowe’s, where he leads enterprise efforts to embed data and AI into core retail operations and customer experiences. His career has been shaped by working at the intersection of scale, complexity, and real-world impact, primarily within large global organizations where data is abundant, and decisions […]
Chaitanya Garikapati, Head of Data & Analytics, MARS Petcare
Chaitanya Garikapati is Head of Data and Analytics at Mars Petcare, where he leads enterprise data, analytics, and AI capabilities with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes. He brings more than 20 years of experience across multiple companies and industries, building and scaling data-driven organizations in complex, global environments. Chaitanya began his career in hands-on analytical […]
Bryce Macher, VP, AI Engineering, FanDuel
Bryce Macher is Vice President of AI Engineering at FanDuel, where he leads the application of AI and advanced analytics to accelerate decision-making across the enterprise. His career has been guided by a central question: how can behavioral signals and AI be translated into faster, higher-confidence decisions that drive measurable outcomes? Bryce began in deeply […]
Bharathi Rajan, Vice President – Data, AI & Digital, Swire Coca-Cola, USA
Bharathi was first named Number Five in the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America listing and has continued to show exceptional prowess as a data and AI leader in 2026. She is a data leader bringing business insight and technical expertise to the forefront of enterprise transformation, as well as exemplifying a leader who effortlessly turns data into measurable business impact. Her work in the role […]
Bhagyesh Phanse, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Starbucks Coffee Company
Bhagyesh Phanse is Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Starbucks Coffee Company, where he leads global data strategy and advanced AI development to drive customer engagement, operational efficiency, and business growth. With more than 18 years of experience, Bhagyesh has built his career transforming data and analytics capabilities within large, customer-focused organizations. Bhagyesh began his […]
Ashok Chennuru, Chief Data & Digital AI Transformation Officer, Elevance Health
Ashok Chennuru is Chief Data and Digital AI Transformation Officer at Elevance Health, where he leads enterprise data, analytics, and AI initiatives to address complex challenges across the healthcare ecosystem. With more than three decades of experience, Ashok has built his career at the intersection of data, technology, and large-scale transformation. Ashok began his career in enterprise […]
Ash Dhupar, Chief AI & Data Officer, Honeywell Aerospace
Ash Dhupar is Chief AI & Data Officer at Honeywell Aerospace, where he leads enterprise data and AI strategy to drive business impact and operational performance. His career has been shaped by a focus on solving meaningful business problems, often stepping into organizations where ambition outpaced the supporting data and AI foundations. Ash has worked […]
Aravind “Jag” Jagannathan, Senior Vice Present, Single-Family Chief Data Officer, Freddie Mac
Aravind “Jag” Jagannathan serves as Senior Vice President and Single-Family Chief Data Officer at Freddie Mac, where he leads a team of more than 500 professionals responsible for data strategy, governance, data asset management, integration, data product ownership, and business intelligence. He focuses on using data to power customer-centric innovation, streamline operations, and strengthen Freddie […]
Anu Krishnan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Chevron
Paul Hatley, Chief Research and Product Officer, DataIQ: “DataIQ’s Number One recognizes a form of leadership that goes well beyond technical execution. It is in Anu Krishnan, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Chevron, that we see a leader who has consistently combined industrial depth with a clear-eyed understanding of how data and AI create value at scale. “Across a 30-year […]
Anu Bedi, VP Measurement, Insights, Data and Analytics, LinkedIn
Anu Bedi is Vice President of Measurement, Insights, Data and Analytics at LinkedIn, where she leads efforts to modernize how marketing performance is measured, understood, and activated through data and AI. Her career has been shaped at the intersection of marketing, data, and technology, with a consistent focus on turning complexity into clear, actionable insights. […]
Ankit Goel, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, KeyBank
Ankit Goel is Chief Data and Analytics Officer at KeyBank, where he leads enterprise data and analytics strategy to support sustainable, profitable growth. His career has been defined by a consistent focus on delivering business value through a combination of advanced technology, process improvement, and practical execution. Ankit began his career at Goldman Sachs, where […]
Andrew Foster, Chief Data Officer, M&T Bank
Andrew Foster is Chief Data Officer at M&T Bank. His career spans three continents and major financial centers, including London and New York. That international experience has shaped a pragmatic, globally informed approach to data leadership. Andrew began his career building hands-on expertise in data and analytics at institutions both small and large, learning the discipline from […]
Anand Shenoy, Global Chief Data Officer, Mars
Anand Shenoy is Global Chief Data Officer at Mars, where he leads enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy across global business functions and regions. With more than two decades of experience, Anand has built and scaled data capabilities within global corporations and Fortune 50 enterprises, focusing on driving enterprise value through data-driven transformation. Anand began […]
Amy Lenander, Chief Data Officer, Capital One
Amy Lenander is Chief Data Officer at Capital One, where she leads the company’s enterprise data platforms, products, and data management strategy that serves more than 100 million customers. Over a 20-plus-year career at Capital One, she has held a series of senior business leadership roles in a bank founded on the belief that data […]
Amit Patel, Chief Data Officer – Wholesale Bank, Truist
Amit Patel stands out as a leading data and AI executive in North America because of his consistent track record of operationalizing AI in environments where failure is not an option. As CDO, he is working at the sharp end of regulatory, commercial, and technological complexity, building data foundations that are not only scalable but defensible under scrutiny. His career trajectory reflects […]
Amin Venjara, Chief Data Officer, ADP
Amin Venjara is Chief Data Officer at ADP, where he leads the company’s data strategy and oversees the creation of data products that deliver value to clients while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and ethics. His early exposure to work came through selling greeting cards and magazines door-to-door as a child, an experience that instilled lasting lessons […]
Abhishek Dasoar, Director, Advanced Analytics, Airbnb
Abhishek Dasoar is Director of Advanced Analytics at Airbnb, where he leads data and AI initiatives focused on driving business impact across the platform. His career has evolved from hands-on analytics and engineering into leading large-scale data and AI transformations at global consumer and marketplace companies. Abhishek began his career building and working closely with data systems, […]
Abhi Seth, Chief Enterprise AI & Data Officer, Boeing Company
Abhi Seth is Chief Enterprise AI and Data Officer at Boeing, where he leads the company’s data and AI strategy. With a career spanning multiple global organizations, Abhi has developed a strong track record of aligning data and AI initiatives with strategic business priorities to deliver measurable outcomes. At Boeing, Abhi focuses on embedding AI and data […]