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Vipul Gupta, Vice President – Data and Analytics and Sustainability, Baker Hughes

[…] data literacy of your organization, including the skills of your data teams and of your business stakeholders? We have executed multiple programs to improve data literacy and technology skills in our organization. For data teams, we have followed an early-training approach with scheduled and on-demand training, through which the teams learn new technologies six […]
Alan Jacobson

Alan Jacobson, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Alteryx

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? There is incredible pressure within organizations to use the latest large language model and generative AI (genAI) technologies to gain competitive advantage, yet many do not fully understand […]
Prachi Priya

Prachi Priya, Chief Data Officer, Team One – Publicis Groupe

[…] business value and our focus now is on amplifying the scale and impact. We are doing this through advancing our key enablers around people, process, data and technology, which is critical to our continued momentum in this space. Tell us about the data and analytics resources you are responsible for I lead a […]
Danilo Sato

Danilo Sato, Global Head of Technology – Data and AI, Thoughtworks

[…] for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole? We constantly sense and analyse technology trends in different industries, especially through the work we deliver with our clients. We publish the Technology Radar twice a year, and the latest 2024 version […]
DataIQ Awards 2020 winner - Data for good champion: Jamie Barnard

DataIQ Awards 2020 winner – Data for good champion: Jamie Barnard, Unilever

[…] As a digital media lawyer, Jamie Barnard felt a strong sense of responsibility to address this challenge. Working with the World Federation of Advertisers, its transparency advisory board was rebranded as the WFA data ethics board, and his report, “The rise of morality in technology,” became the world’s first guide on data ethics for brands.
David Reed, DataIQ's Chief Knowledge Officer and Evangelist, hosting the 2024 DataIQ 100 and discussing generative AI.

3 reasons why nobody is talking about the cost of generative AI

[…] disquiet about the bills that are rolling in behind experiments, tests, and pilots. What is beginning to dawn on Chief Data Officers, Chief Information Officers and Chief Technology Officers is that genAI represents a triple threat to their budgets. Here are three reasons why talking about costs is hard. Tokens feel like micro-payments, […]
DataIQ members discussing AI recruitment.

How to secure AI talent and succeed in AI recruitment

[…] diversity of thought is essential in achieving success. Organisation It is easy to fall into an ad hoc approach to employing AI talent, particularly as the technology rapidly evolves and the skills shortage means gaps need to be filled. You cannot encourage people to join a business with a scatter-shot approach – there […]
Stop calling it AI: Why personal productivity gains don’t necessarily translate into strategic value – and what companies can do about it

Stop calling it AI

[…] of value, however large, is scattered as it is captured by individuals, spread across thousands of small tasks, and hard to see on the measures the board tracks. The technology is not weak as productivity value and strategic value are simply different things, and one does not automatically become the other. There is one place where generative AI […]
What do the C-Suite want and expect from CDO’s?

What do the C-Suite Want and Expect from CDO’s?

[…] when evaluating companies, his team increasingly asks the question “do you have a great data executive?” early in the process. The implication is that CDOs are no longer back-office operators and have become strategic translators between technology capability and enterprise value. AI finally gave data leaders leverage Several panelists acknowledged that, for years, foundational data work struggled to attract executive attention or funding, and now AI changed […]

Christy O’Gaughan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Abbvie

[…] led enterprise-wide AI governance, global data strategy, and key digital transformation initiatives. In this role, Christy focused on accelerating digital maturity by aligning executive stakeholders, building advanced technology capabilities, and developing high-performing teams. Earlier in her career, Christy held leadership roles at McKesson and Roche, where she led data, analytics, and digital innovation efforts […]

Wendy Batchelder, Senior Vice President & Chief Data Officer, Centene Corporation

[…] Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Centene Corporation, where she leads enterprise data strategy to support business transformation and AI readiness. Her career spans financial services, technology, and healthcare, with a consistent focus on connecting data initiatives to measurable business impact. Wendy has built her leadership approach at the intersection of strategy and […]

Vijay Rajandram, Chief Data Officer, Northern Trust Asset Management

[…] most influential for you in your current position? “Effective data and AI leadership demands a unique blend of traits and skills that drive organizational success in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven landscape. The ability to test innovations in a controlled environment demonstrates a leader’s commitment to risk management and iterative improvement. “This approach fosters a culture of experimentation while […]
Tarun Sood

Tarun Sood, Chief Data and AI Officer, American Century Investments

[…] models that balance innovation with reliability and risk management. In senior leadership roles, including his current position, Tarun has led enterprise-wide data and AI transformations, aligning strategy, technology, and talent closely with business priorities. A key element of Tarun’s approach is building high-performing, product-oriented teams with clear ownership, shared accountability, and fast decision-making. He […]

Saba Beyene, Vice President of Customer Intelligence , American Airlines

[…] analytics within complex, regulated environments. At American Airlines, Saba built the Customer Intelligence organization from the ground up. She now leads interdisciplinary teams focused on connecting strategy, technology, and human experience to enhance how the airline understands and serves its customers. Her work integrates data science, modern data platforms, and business insight to deliver […]