Editorial, Insight

Part 3 – The Next Generation Data and AI Leader: From Hype to Hard Value

[…] life that will evolve over time and that will require stewardship from data leaders who can help foster a data-driven culture and practices that can evolve as technology and business needs evolve.” In both cases, value is not an abstract goal but the measure of success. AI is a Lens, not a Destination […]

Editorial, Insight

Sponsorship That Sticks: 8 Strategies Data and AI Leaders Don’t Talk About Enough

[…] saying yes to everything; it’s about protecting strategic focus. The DataIQ 100 stress the importance of discernment and the credibility that comes from it. Asheeka Singh Hyde, Technology Director – Data, Analytics, and AI at SSP Group, put it bluntly: “Trust can be hard to win, but is easy to lose, so it’s important […]

Randy Bean hosting at the 2025 DataIQ North America Summit

Editorial, Insight

Day 2 Highlights: Summit North America 2025 – Part Two

[…] Data Collective and the Traveler Twin, showing how a small public-sector team delivered scalable, AI-driven impact across an entire industry. Key Takeaways: AI must be embedded into technology, strategy, and operations from the start. Focus on building useful and accessible AI platforms for collective intelligence. Generative AI is a tool to create a conversational […]

Editorial, Insight, News

Day 2 Highlights: Summit North America 2025

[…] leadership will only grow exponentially, even if the specific title or structure of the role evolves. Nine in ten CDO’s agree AI will be the most transformative technology of this generation, and 97% believe the impacts of AI will be beneficial. Delivering business value with data and AI DataIQ’s Randy Bean hosted a […]

Most Innovative Use of AI (Solution Provider) Cotality

[…] and mitigation strategies. Few AI programs can claim that kind of tangible, life-altering impact. Underpinning this capability is a formidable AI manufacturing plant, Cotality’s internal data and technology engine. With over 22,000 data sources ranging from drone footage to sensor telemetry and point cloud data, the pipeline fuses everything from aerial imagery to fax-based […]

Alan John, Global Vice President, Chief Data and AI Officer, Nike

I am a global technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformation across AI, data, and cloud. As Chief Data and AI Officer at Nike, I am responsible for the strategy behind our AI innovation, data platform modernization, and scalable cloud infrastructure, enabling hyper-personalized consumer experiences, operational intelligence, and digital growth […]

May Yap, Global VP, CIO, Jabil

[…] has shaped my approach to leading and empowering diverse, global teams. I regularly speak at international conferences on AI and digital transformation, sharing insights with the broader technology and manufacturing community. My academic background includes a Doctorate in Innovation and Leadership (NYU), an MBA, and an MSc in Computer Science, with a double major […]

Saurabh Gupta, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, The Modern Data Company

I have been in the data space for almost three decades, playing a variety of roles in technology, architecture, strategy and CDO, both in public sector and corporate. Currently, I am a data and AI leader that has a unique take data platforms and modernization efforts where I head revenue and strategy and focus […]

Albert Marinez, VP and Chief Analytics Officer, Cleveland Clinic

I am a healthcare technology executive with over 20 years of experience in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. I consider myself a mission-driven leader who is passionate about driving meaningful impact through digital transformation. Expertise in scalable, data-driven solutions, cloud modernization, and transformative technology strategies. Throughout my career, I have been enthusiastic about democratizing […]

Editorial, Member Article

DataIQ Member’s briefing – Should data go after moonshots or low-hanging fruit?

[…] However, there is a caveat: the danger is conflating a moonshot with what is actually producing a product. As one member explained, “I have seen a chief technology officer be removed from the organisation because they just went for moonshots. The questions surrounded how is this delivering value? And how is this going to […]

Editorial, Roundtable Writeup

DataIQ Members briefing: Attracting, nurturing and retaining talent – tips from the DataIQ 100

[…] the nature of the work available to skilled data professionals is also important for retention with 23% point to exciting or innovative projects. Providing leading-edge applications and technology also plays a role. A structured career development plan is important according to 20% of respondents. In a few cases, this is extended to an internal […]

Editorial, Member Article

AI regulation policy and the impact on organisations

[…] and hope that we can build the strong-but-loose framework it will require to make it work. As a data governance expert with a career in data and technology stretching over 35 years, Peter has been advising organisations on how to best manage and utilise valuable their valuable data assets. In his role as director […]

Editorial, Insight

Should businesses decentralise data to keep evolving?

It is widely accepted that for many business structures decentralisation is the way forward, but how far should a business decentralise to continue its evolution? In this article, DataIQ provides an overview of the three main decentralisation options and their pros and cons.

Sadie St Lawrence, Founder and CEO, HMCI

I am a pioneering force at the intersection of technology, education, and human advancement. As the Founder and CEO of the Human Machine Collaboration Institute (HMCI), I am shaping the future of knowledge work by leading cutting-edge research and training that empowers people to thrive alongside intelligent systems. I am the visionary behind Women in Data, a […]

Kamlesh Korat, Managing Partner, Logic Pursuits

My career has centered around helping organizations leverage data and technology to solve complex business problems. I started in management consulting, working with clients across healthcare, financial services, and regulated industries. Over the past two decades, including time at a Big 4 consulting firm, I have led programs focused on enterprise data platforms, risk […]

Manish Agarwal, Vice President, Data and Analytics, Skechers

[…] sustained cost-effectiveness. My career spans leadership roles at Fortune 500 organizations including Hertz, MGM, Oracle, Myspace, Deloitte, and Nortel, where I delivered innovative data strategies and transformative technology solutions. At Hertz, also as the first global data executive, I pioneered an ML-driven recommendation engine, significantly increasing revenue, and launched a multi-domain Master Data Management […]

Ramnik Bajaj, Chief AI, Data and Analytics Officer, USAA

[…] to modernize platforms, deliver automation, and bring data-driven insights to life across the business. Across my nearly 30-year career, I have led major transformations in data and technology at some of the world’s largest financial institutions. At Wells Fargo, I oversaw a team of over 3,000 and led enterprise-wide work on data governance, integrated […]

Sachin Mistry, VP of Applications and Data Solutions, Ares Management

Throughout my career, I have been deeply immersed in the intersection of technology, applications, and data management. Currently, I focus on integrating and replatforming our organization’s data, establishing a centralized data office, and aligning our data strategy closely with overarching business objectives. Prior to Ares Management, I was the Director of Corporate Engineering at […]

Ghada Richani, Managing Director, Strategy and Initiatives Executives, Bank of America

[…] industries, including waste management, services, and consulting. After immigrating to the US, I transitioned into the financial industry, where I built my career at the intersection of technology and business. As a technologist, I have intentionally pursued roles on the business side, focusing on making technology work for the business rather than the other […]

Phani Kambhampati, Senior Director, Coca-Cola

I have been at the forefront of data, AI, and digital innovation throughout my career, driving transformative change in Fortune 50 companies. Currently, as Senior Director of Emerging Technologies at Coca-Cola, I lead the exploration and implementation of advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, AR and VR, and quantum computing, aligning these innovations with our […]