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

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 of data as a vital asset.  

My focus on AI-Ready Data with data-driven solutions and enhancing data quality, reliability, accessibility, and context is a catalyst for success in any industry. My strategy of Domain Driven Data, AI for all, and a Data and Analytics Marketplace that connects producers and consumers has been instrumental maturing the governance program, making data and analytics models discoverable, contextual, and responsible at scale. 

Before joining Takeda, I was Vice President of Enterprise Data and Analytics, and CDO at Edwards Lifesciences. My career trajectory includes leadership roles such as VP of Enterprise Data/CDO at CoreLogic, Chief Data Governance Officer at EMC/Dell, Smith, and Nephew and Philips Healthcare. 

In my current role, I oversee big data platforms, data lakehouse architecture, data management, data governance, insights and advanced analytics’ and genAI. My expertise has been recognized with several accolades, I am a member of CDO Magazine’s Editorial board, and I hold three patents in data valuation techniques.  

Barbara Latulippe
has been included in:
  • 100 Brands 2025 (Americas)

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