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Breakthrough with Data or AI – Veolia

[…] contracts and increasingly complex processes, traditional manual analyses could no longer keep pace. Veolia responded with an ambitious AI project developed jointly by its Digital Business & Technology, Business Support & Performance, and local operational teams that redefined how performance data is analysed, monitored, and acted upon. For its ability to combine advanced AI […]

Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Senior Director of Solution Engineering Africa, Salesforce

[…] success across Africa, empowering enterprises to leverage cutting-edge technologies for growth and innovation. Her leadership focuses on enabling customers to thrive in the digital economy by aligning technology strategy with business outcomes. Prior to Salesforce, Linda led digital transformation and enterprise project management initiatives at Barloworld Equipment, experience that has equipped her with deep […]

Ryan James, Chief Data Officer, Vitality

[…] at Vitality Group Inc., where he leads the organisation’s data strategy, architecture, and innovation agenda. With more than three decades of experience across healthcare, public service, and technology sectors, Ryan is recognised for his ability to bridge technical depth with strategic vision, turning data into a catalyst for business transformation. A specialist in database […]

Eon Alers, Data, Analytics and Architecture Director, ABInBev

Eon Alers is the Data, Analytics and Architecture Director at AB InBev, where he leads the development and implementation of data and technology strategies that empower smarter decision-making and sustained business growth. Passionate about innovation, Eon is dedicated to exploring how emerging technologies can reshape the way organisations operate and compete – transforming data […]
The Universal Mandate for Data and AI Leaders

Part 1 – Common Ground, Rising Stakes: The Universal Mandate for Data and AI Leaders

[…] role emphasis should be focused. “Predictions are futile. Preparation is where you set yourself apart… Data CIOs should have a seat at the leadership table within the technology organization. It’s critical for them to collaborate effectively with teams leading infrastructure, cloud and networks, cybersecurity, engineering and many others.” – Sathish Muthukrishnan, Chief Information, Data […]
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Accelerator: Rethinking Business with AI – How Organisations with Mature D&A Practice Implement and Scale Agentic AI

[…] shift the board-level narrative from AI as a cost efficiency driver to AI as a catalyst for business reinvention? In highly regulated environments, what are the right technology foundations that allow rapid AI innovation deployment? Geopolitical risks: Can a OnPrem strategy compete with hyperscalers developing new AI functionalities at extreme pace? ────────────────── Accelerator format: These […]

Jason Beyer, Chief Data Officer, Fortive

My career is marked by a commitment to driving competitive advantage through innovative data, AI, and technology solutions. I have led transformational change across highly complex global organizations while building and executing Board-level strategies in AI, data, IT, and finance transformations. I have a track record of building and leading high-performing teams with above […]

Raj Nimmagadda, VP, Enterprise Data Strategy and Engineering, Amgen

Throughout my 20-plus year career in the pharmaceutical industry, I have been driven by a passion for leveraging technology and data to solve complex problems and improve patient outcomes. My background in math, computer science, and strategy has provided a strong foundation for my work in data and digital transformations. I began my career […]

Sathish Muthukrishnan, Chief Information, Data and Digital Officer, Ally Financial

[…] more than 25 years of experience working across industries and within Fortune 500s, I have a track record of modernizing processes, building dynamic teams and deploying new technology. When I joined Ally, I saw the growth potential and the impact that technology could make. I wanted to be the trigger that could elevate the […]

Celeste Fralick, PhD, CDO/CTO, Choir Corporation

[…] process, product, and system expertise spans statistics and AI in innovation, development, and implementation in ten different markets. I was named to Forbes Top 50 Women in Technology (2018) and recently inducted into the Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Hall of Fame. Additionally, I have 18 patents and numerous scholarly […]

Ankit Goel, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, KeyBank

My career has been focused on delivering business value by leveraging the best solutions possible, from a sophisticated technology solution to process improvement and anything in between. I started as a programmer at Goldman Sachs, which laid a strong foundation for me to eventually lead a global technology team. In 2008, I transitioned to […]
Picking up the pieces

DataIQ Leaders briefing – Best practice for outsourcing

[…] is the migration or exit strategy? Organisations need to be able to lift-and-shift a solution into a new environment, including on-premise or cloud, as they transform their technology stacks. An outsourced solution should not be an end-point or technological cul-de-sac. Conclusion Outsourcing can be effective and deliver a new solution rapidly. Or it can […]

Amy Lenander, Chief Data Officer, Capital One

[…] experience; as well as several roles leading marketing, underwriting, and product development in credit card and lending businesses. Several years ago, I moved into a Product- and Technology-focused role as Chief Data Officer. I use my knowledge of the business to lead a team building and managing the data platforms and products that make […]

Adopting agile analytics

[…] to respond more rapidly to opportunities and threats. Early advocates of agile analytics tended to focus on how it could be used to speed-up the deployment of technology within the D&A space, as with “Agile analytics: A value-driven approach to business intelligence and data warehousing” by Ken Collier. Given the rate of advancement in […]

James May, Chief Data Officer, St. James’s Place

Over the last two decades I developed a passion for large-scale strategy and problem solving in the data and technology space, and for creating environments where entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking are celebrated. I am a data, technology, and change leader experienced at identifying, delivering, and supporting new technologies that help businesses achieve their […]

Gavin Goodland, Chief Data Officer, National Grid

[…] work long without people talking about silos, so it seems there are plenty of opportunities to continue this trend. My career has been to become a digital technology leader with a global track record of driving transformational change in energy, government, and service sectors. I am skilled in designing technology strategies, leading digital product […]