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Chad Engelgau

Chad Engelgau, CEO, Acxiom

What stage has your organization reached on its data maturity journey? As industry leaders in data management, we’re exceptionally good but always want to get better. What’s next? Reducing bias in datasets and algorithms, adding more AI and privacy-enhancing technologies, increasing efficiencies and effectiveness while focusing on improving outcomes for everyone. Data maturation is never […]
Carson Boneck

Carson Boneck, Chief Data Officer, Balyasny Asset Management

[…] our investors with a competitive advantage through data, insights, engineering, and generative AI (genAI). We do this by being laser focused on our investors’ needs, leveraging new technology, and constantly questioning our status quo to ensure our efforts align to value creation and innovation. We deliver value through tradable insights and predictions; building scalable […]
Carlos Merida

Carlos Merida, Senior Vice President, Engineering – Data, Products and CRM, Sony Music

[…] organization reached on its data maturity journey? We are considered innovators in our industry regarding data. We have defined and implemented a concise data strategy that involves technology and processes to empower users across the organization. Details are confidential. Tell us about the data and analytics resources you are responsible for I manage […]
Anjali Gupta Reddi

Anjali Gupta Reddi, Chief Data Officer, Dow Jones

[…] of our products. We prioritize a customer-first approach, and continue to develop other areas of data, including regulatory data management. However, like any company dealing with leading-edge technology, we are still evolving. Tell us about the data and analytics resources you are responsible for We have a centralized team and we operate in […]
DataIQ Awards 2021 winner - Data for health and wellbeing: IAG Loyalty

DataIQ Awards 2021 winner – Data for health and wellbeing: IAG Loyalty

[…] the first lockdown. It was built within four months to address the mental and physical challenges highlighted by the survey, leveraging much of the same data and technology used to support IAG Loyalty’s frequent flyer rewards scheme, Avios. Employees are encouraged to track fitness activity either by manually entering information directly into the platform […]

DataIQ Awards 2017 winner – Breakthrough with Data: Football Whispers

[…] the world’s first. It has been developed by football fans working with The University of Sheffield’s Organisations, Information and Knowledge Group out of a love of football, technology and a desire to harness the power of predictive analytics. The aim of the service is to apply its unique algorithm to the likelihood of rumours […]
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Day 1 Highlights: Decisions, Agentic AI, and Leadership

[…] transformation, Monotype took a more targeted approach – connecting fragmented CRM and enterprise systems through an agentic MDM platform to deliver immediate value. What stood out, aside from the technology, was the sequencing: start narrow, prove impact, and expand from a position of credibility. Key insights: Incremental transformation outperforms grand redesigns. Focused use cases create momentum […]
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The 2026 DataIQ 100 North America Top Ten revealed in Nashville

[…] Analytics Officer, Colgate-Palmolive Jane Rheem, Chief Data & AI Officer, Sidley Austin LLP Scott Richardson, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, First Citizens Bank Yuri Aguiar, SVP, Chief Technology Officer, Tokio Marine North America Services Mike Vaughan, Chief Data Officer, Brown & Brown Meaghan Ferrigno, Senior Vice President, CFO & CDAO, Destination Canada Wei Manfredi, […]

Sonia Khosla, SVP, Chief Data & AI Officer, Globe Life

[…] at Globe Life, where she leads enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy to drive business transformation and customer-focused outcomes. With more than 15 years of experience in technology, including over a decade dedicated to data and analytics, Sonia has built a strong track record in scaling data capabilities across complex organizations. Sonia has spent more than […]

Karen Bernhard, Chief Data Officer, Citi

[…] Data Officer. In these roles, Karen advanced data strategy, governance, and analytics capabilities, helping to embed data-driven approaches across the business. At Citi, Karen focuses on leveraging data and technology to enable growth, improve efficiency, and enhance risk management. She is recognized for her ability to build alignment across functional boundaries, creating a shared understanding of data and […]

Emily Lyons, Chief Enterprise Data & Data Science Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance

[…] science and digital analytics teams focused on improving claims outcomes. Emily went on to lead Claims Operational Solutions, overseeing functions such as data science, workforce management, claims technology, and innovation. This role expanded her experience in operational leadership and cross-functional execution. From 2018 to 2023, Emily served as Chief Data Officer for Global Retail […]

Asha Saxena, Founder and CEO, World Leaders in Data and AI

Asha Saxena is Founder and CEO of World Leaders in Data and AI, where she focuses on advancing data and AI leadership through global community building, education, and enterprise engagement. Her career has been shaped at the intersection of data, product, and business transformation, with a consistent focus on closing the gap between insight and […]
Ari Kaplan

Ari Kaplan, Global Head of Evangelism, Databricks

Ari Kaplan is Global Head of Evangelism at Databricks, where he works with organizations worldwide to advance the use of data and AI at scale. His career spans multiple waves of technological change, from early database systems and the rise of the internet to modern lakehouse architectures and AI-driven platforms. Ari began as one of the early […]
Randy Bean

Randy Bean, Founder, CEO, Advisor, Data & AI Leadership Exchange

[…] who focuses on projects that create value for the company while terminating those that do not deliver a return, and a strategist who deeply understands the AI technology landscape.” Reflecting on your career, what is one non-traditional piece of advice (outside of technical skills) you would give to an aspiring data or AI […]