The most influential people in data and AI

The most influential people in data and AI

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The most influential
people in data and AI

Headline Partner

Mano Mannoochahr, Chief Data, Analytics, and AI Officer, Verizon

My career overall has been defined by successfully driving bold transformation and change agenda across large companies across multiple industries. Transformation agenda that was rooted in real business needs and priorities – coupled with strong execution, built on deep technical and leadership strengths. 

As Verizon’s Chief Data, Analytics and AI Officer, I lead a top-tier team driving one of the most ambitious data and AI transformations in industry. Our mission is to harness the full power of data and scale AI across the enterprise, fueling Verizon’s evolution into a leader in applied AI. 

With over 25 years in technology across various sectors, I have consistently focused on translating emerging innovations, particularly in AI and cloud, into tangible business outcomes. My work is grounded in connecting high-level vision with enterprise-scale execution, aligning data and AI initiatives directly to strategic business goals. 

At Verizon, we are making data accessible and actionable across the organization, securely and responsibly. We are embedding AI into core operations, using tools like intelligent automation and industrial AI to reinvent how we work, serve customers, and build the future of connectivity. 

This is about tech adoption and a long-term reimagination of how value is created and delivered. With a clear focus on real-world impact, my team and I are enabling smarter decisions, better experiences, and a more empowered workforce. This is a rare, generation-defining moment for data and AI and I am energized by the challenge and the opportunity ahead. 

Mano Mannoochahr
has been included in:
  • 100 Brands 2025 (Americas)

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