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Global Chief Digital Officer 100 Awards

Spotlight on Innovation: The Impact of Top 100 Chief Digital Officers

 

 

HotTopics is delighted to announce the Top 100 Global Chief Digital Officers pioneering in their field, voted by you and selectd by our independent judges

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Chief Digital Officers

Welcome to the Global CDO 100 Awards, where we celebrate the top 100 Chief Digital Officers spearheading digital innovation and business transformation. These awards acknowledge the remarkable talent, foresight, and accomplishments of the world's leading CDOs in driving digital change.

 

Recognising Excellence in Digital Leadership

Uncover the prestigious group of the CDO 100 awards, emblematic of groundbreaking digital leadership and innovation in the global business arena. These awards put a spotlight on those leading digital strategy and transformation, shaping the future of businesses in the digital age.

 

How the CDO 100 Awards Define Digital Leadership

Annually, the Global CDO 100 Awards establish the benchmark for excellence in digital leadership. The winners, chosen by an independent panel of distinguished industry experts, represent the epitome of success in the digital domain, highlighting the importance of being listed among the top 100 CDOs.

CDO 100 Winner

 

CDO 100 Judges

- Gail Evans EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Disney Parks
- Jackie Ronson, Group Chief Digital and Customer Officer, The AA
- Mathieu Ovaert, Chief Digital Officer, Nestlé
- Matthew Chan, Group Chief Digital Officer, Jardine Restaurant Group
- Clay Johnson, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Yum! Brands
- Debbie Ellison, Global Chief Digital Officer, VMLY&R

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Global CDO 100 2023 Winners

Discover the 2023 Top 100 CDOs, a list showcasing the year's most influential
and innovative Chief Digital Officers

Alvaro Morón

Alvaro Morón

Inditex

Alvaro Morón

Spain Spain
Retail Retail

CDO

Alvaro Morón is the CDO at Inditex, where he has worked for over five years. In his role. Alvaro manages Inditex's data and analytics operations including their architecture, user requirements, software development and report development. Throughout his career, he has held senior technology roles in companies such as Terra Networks, Microsoft and BBVA. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in strategy, cloud computing and SaaS. Alvaro has been described as a highly skilled technology professional with a deep knowledge of the industry who is always looking for creative solutions and clear positioning.

Amy Landucci

Amy Landucci

Haleon

Amy Landucci

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Health Health

Chief Digital Technology Officer

An experienced technology leader with more than two decades of experience in the industry, Amy Landucci is currently the Chief Digital and Technology Officer at consumer healthcare company Haleon. Throughout her career, Amy has taken on senior technology roles ranging from Head Commercial IT at Novartis to Chief Digital and Technology Officer Consumer Healthcare at GSK. Amy has been described as a pragmatic leader with the ability to align strategic vision with affective teaming and implementation. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in IT strategy, CRM and outsourcing.

Angela Yochem

Angela Yochem

Novant Health

Angela Yochem

United States of America United States of America
Health Health

EVP Chief Transformation & Digital Officer

Formerly the independent director for Zurich American Insurance Group, Angela Yochem has worked for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and for a venture-backed start-up with a successful exit. She also served as an executive director for three private international logistics services organizations. Angela has had the chance to serve on audit, enterprise risk, operational risk, and governance committees and is currently the CDO at Novant health, a Hospital and health care company in Charlotte, NC. She has been endorsed for her skills in IT strategy, enterprise architecture and enterprise software and is described as a deeply technical and transformational leader who motivates and draws together her teams.

Angelica Munson

Angelica Munson

Shiseido

Angelica Munson

United States of America United States of America
Cosmetics Cosmetics

Global Chief Digital Officer

Angelica Munson is the Global CDO at Shiseido, a cosmetics company in Tokyo. Angelica is an award-winning global digital marketing and ecommerce executive who understands that every moment is digital. She serves as an Advisory Board Member on several companies, was recognized as one of Brand Innovator’s Top 50 Women to Watch, received the SXSW Valiente Award and participates in thought leadership panels at CEW, Brand Innovators, SXSW and Dreamforce conferences. She has been endorsed for her skills in e-commerce, digital marketing and strategic partnerships. Colleagues have described Angelica as a smart, customer-centric, hard-working and focused technology leader who has gained a reputation for delivering results.

Anna Cleland

Anna Cleland

Barclays

Anna Cleland

Anna Cleland

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

Head of Business Banking Digital & Strategy Execution

Executive technology leader Anna Cleland is the Head of Business Banking Digital & Strategy Execution at Barclays UK. Anna has a proven track record in in driving digital transformation across various industries, applying her technical capabilities and carrying out adaptive organisational change at scale. Throughout her 22-year career, Anna has taken on senior technology roles in companies such as the Bank of New Zealand, IAG and Nationwide Building Society. She has been endorsed for her skills in strategy, change management and stakeholder management. In 2018 she won the Award for Outstanding Leadership issued by Insurance Australia Group in association with IAG.

Anton Fatti

Anton Fatti

Discovery Limited

Anton Fatti

Anton Fatti

South Africa South Africa
Finance Finance

Chief Digital Officer

Anton Fatti is the CDO at Discovery Limited where he leads their digital transformation strategy and leverages his experience in technology, management and product development. With more than 24 years of experience in the industry, Anton has held senior technology roles in companies such as Shell, CryptoSign and Lightstone Pty Ltd. His roles have ranged from Consultant and IT Support Team Lead to Head of Special Projects for Discovery Health. Anton has been endorsed for his skills in business strategy and project management. Colleagues describe him as a capable and confident technology leader who uses his logical thinking to come up with effective ideas.

Ariel Dascal

Ariel Dascal

Rede d'Or Sao Luiz

Ariel Dascal

Brazil Brazil
Health Health

Chief Digital Officer

Senior executive Ariel Dascal is the CDO at Rede D'Or São Luiz, where he has worked for over four years. Ariel has a proven track record in digital transformation, negotiation, operations and P&L management. Throughout his 22-year career, Ariel has taken on technology roles ranging from Director to Head of Innovation in companies such as McKinsey & Company, Telefonica do Brasil and Oi S.A. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in telecommunications and business strategy and is described as a leader who is extremely focused on results with a drive towards achieving them.

Arife Baltaci

Arife Baltaci

Zeppelin Group

Arife Baltaci

Arife Baltaci

Germany Germany
Industrial Industrial

Chief Digital and Information Officer

Arife Baltaci is the CDIO at The Zeppelin Group, where she has worked for over ten months. The company offers solutions in the construction industry, drive and energy systems, engineering and plant engineering. Before her new position, Arife was the VP for Restructuring and Transformation for MAN Truck and Bus SE. Throughout her career she has taken on senior technology roles ranging from IT Project Manager to Vice President of Process & IT R&D Collaboration. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in global cross-functional team leadership, change management and enterprise project management.

Arnaud Robert

Arnaud Robert

Sanofi

Arnaud Robert

United States of America United States of America
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

CDO

Arnaud Robert is the EVP and Chief Digital Officer at Sanofi, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Paris, France. He is a digital and business transformation leader and a data, user experience, and technology expert, pursuing endless opportunities to improve healthcare. Formerly SVP Strategy at Shaw Communications and Digital Innovation at Nike. Arnaud has also held senior positions in companies including Viking Cruises, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Company. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in digital media, digital strategy and mobile devices.

Atul Bhardwaj

Atul Bhardwaj

the LEGO Group

Atul Bhardwaj

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Toys Toys

EVP & CDTO

Atul Bhardwaj is the EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at the Lego Group, where he has worked for more than two years. In his role at Lego, Atul is committed to accelerating their digital transformation and is responsible for their digital and technology teams. Throughout his three-decade long career, Atul has helped dozens of leading companies transform their businesses through his innovative digital solutions. In the past, he has worked at companies including Accenture, Tesco and MediaMarktSaturn. He has been endorsed for his skills in leadership, change management and program management.

Axel Adida

Axel Adida

Beiersdorf

Axel Adida

Axel Adida

Germany Germany
Manufacturing Manufacturing

CDO

Axel Adida is the CDO at Beiersdorf, where he has worked for over a year. Currently based in Germany, Axel drives the company's digital consumer connections with their strong and skilled central, regional, and country teams as well as leveraging technology for brands such as Nivea, Eucerin and LaPrairie. Over the last 15 years, Axel has launched two software start-ups and became an angel investor, gaining experience through senior technology roles in companies including Accenture, L'Oréal and Sanofi. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in strategy, business strategy and entrepreneurship.

Bala Subramanian

Bala Subramanian

UPS

Bala Subramanian

United States of America United States of America
Transportation Transportation

Chief Digital & Technology Officer

A seasoned technology executive with more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Bala Subramanian is the EVP & Chief Digital and Technology Officer at UPS. Alongside his current role, Bala is a Member of the Board of Directors at Ahold Delhaize. He has a proven track record in outlining strategies, leading teams that transform vision into execution and building high-powered organisations capable of delivering complex solutions. Over the years, Bala has worked for companies such as T-Mobile, AT&T and Best Buy in executive leadership positions. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in vendor management, strategy and product management.

Belen Moscoso del Prado, Lopez-Doriga

Belen Moscoso del Prado, Lopez-Doriga

Sodexo

Belen Moscoso del Prado, Lopez-Doriga

France France
Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

Group Chief Digital and Innovation Officer

International technology leader Belen Moscoso del Prado Lopez-Doriga is the Group Chief Digital, Data and Innovation Officer at Sodexo. Belen has a proven track record in designing and implementing business growth transformations led by customer-centric strategies, tech-enabled delivery and business model disruptions. Throughout her career, she has taken on senior-level positions in companies such as Disneyland Paris, AXA and Capgemini. Belen has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in business strategy and digital strategy.

Bhavani Amirthalingam

Bhavani Amirthalingam

Ameren

Bhavani Amirthalingam

United States of America United States of America

SVP, Chief Digital Information Officer

Bhavani Amirthalingam is the CDO at Ameren, a Utility company in St. Louis, MO. Bhavani Amirthalingam has over 25 years of experience leading digital and information technology within multiple industries and geographies. She specialises in technology innovation, governance, risk management and large-scale transformation. She is recognised as an industry leader in driving customer-centric innovation and leveraging digital technologies to transform operations. Colleagues have endorsed Bhavani for her skills in managing IT strategies and data centres. She has been described as a smart, creative, courageous and persistent technology leader who has a deep understanding of the customer-first business process.

Brian Tilzer

Brian Tilzer

Best Buy

Brian Tilzer

United States of America United States of America
Retail Retail

Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Brian Tilzer is the EVP, Chief Digital, Analytics and Technology Officer for Best Buy with responsibility for all aspects of information technology and digital. Focused on creating a seamless and superior omnichannel customer experience in support of the company’s growth strategy, he is considered a top-performing online and technology executive with over 25 years of progressive general management, strategic business development and information technology experience. Brian has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in e-commerce, business strategy and cross-functional team leadership.

Charlie Calton-Watson

Charlie Calton-Watson

Bauer Media Group UK

Charlie Calton-Watson

Charlie Calton-Watson

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Media Media

CDO

Charlie Calton-Watson is a technology leader with more than two decades of experience in the industry. Currently CDO of Bauer Media Group UK, she is repsonsible for managing the company's data management, analytics and operations. Throughout her career, Charlie has taken on multiple senior positions ranging from Head of Digital to COO. She is recognised for bringing a natural focus on people and talent alongside data-driven digital expertise while putting into practice her skills in leadership, business management and digital strategy.

Charlotte Briscall

Charlotte Briscall

Department of Education

Charlotte Briscall

Charlotte Briscall

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Government Government

Chief Digital Officer

Considered an executive digital and technology leader, Charlotte Briscall is currently the CDO at the Department for Education, where she has worked for over a year. Throughout her career, Charlotte has taken on a variety of senior leadership roles in companies such as Sky, EE, Sainsbury's and the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Charlotte has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in digital media, user experienced and creative direction.

Chris Crayner

Chris Crayner

NBCUniversal

Chris Crayner

Chris Crayner

United States of America United States of America
Media Media

Chief Digital Officer

Senior technology executive Chris Crayner is the EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at NBCUniversal, where he has worked for over nine years. Throughout his career, Chris has taken on senior technology roles in companies such as the Walt Disney Company, Bristol-Myers Squibb and National City Corporation. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in CRM, strategy and integrated marketing. He won the Disney Inventor Award and the Patent - Marketing Process Design in association with the Walt Disney Company.

Christiane Lindenschmidt

Christiane Lindenschmidt

HSBC

Christiane Lindenschmidt

Christiane Lindenschmidt

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

Chief Digital & Data Officer

Christiane Lindenschmidt is the Chief Data and Digital Officer at HSBC, where she has worked for over six years. She leads the digital transformation of the business, quantitative analytics, and data analytics. She has experience in CEO and COO roles across security services, asset management and capital markets with a focus on technology, digital and transformation. She is described as a passionate technology leader who builds high-performing teams while transforming an organisation's culture.

Christina Callas

Christina Callas

Total Wine & More

Christina Callas

Christina Callas

United States of America United States of America
Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

EVP, Chief Digital Officer

Christina Callas is the EVP and Chief Digital Officer at Total Wine & More, a retail company in Bethesda, MD. She is a dynamic digital-retail leader with a proven track record of driving rapid, profitable growth for iconic omnichannel retailers. Alongside her current role, she is on the Board of Directors at First Command Financial Services and the Metaverse Corporation. Christina drives growth and maximises operating performance in difficult business environments such as new business launches, mergers and acquisitions and underperforming business units. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in e-commerce, digital marketing and multi-channel marketing.

Christoffer Hernæs

Christoffer Hernæs

Skanska

Christoffer Hernæs

Norway Norway
Construction Construction

CDO

Christoffer O. Hernæs is the CDO at construction company Skanska, where he has worked for over a year. An experienced technology professional with a proven track record in change and business development in industries, Christoffer is considered a leading expert on the digital economy and the future of financial services. Throughout his career, he has held senior technology roles in organisations such as KPMG Norway, SpareBank 1 and Core Group AS. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in strategy, change management and business transformation. Christoffer is described as hard-working, results-focused and knowledgeable technology leader who delivers critical and high quality input when working on projects.

Colette Munro

Colette Munro

AECOM

Colette Munro

Australia Australia
Consulting Consulting

Chief Digital Officer

Executive technology leader Colette Munro is the CDO at AECOM, where she has worked for over six years. With more than two decades of experience, Colette has carried out digital transformations across the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors in Australia and internationally. Throughout her career, she has held senior technology positions in companies such as Schneider Electric, Accenture and the Committee for Economic Development of Australia. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in strategy, automation and integration. Colette has been described as a visionary and passionate technology leader who is committed to the success of her team.

Connie Beck

Connie Beck

Incitec Pivot Limited

Connie Beck

Connie Beck

Australia Australia
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Chief Digital Officer

Connie Beck is the CDO at Incitec Pivot Limited, where she has worked for over four years in different technology roles. Before being promoted to CDO, Connie was the VP of IT for APAC, where she was responsible for delivering the IT function's strategic direction while ensuring global alignment to the IT strategy. Throughout her career, Connie has taken on senior positions in companies such as Getronics, Australia Post and Simplot Australia Pty Ltd. She has been endorsed for her skills in vendor management, stakeholder management and outsourcing. Connie is described by colleagues as an extremely well respected leader who is dedicated and passionate about delivering results.

Conny Braams

Conny Braams

Unilever

Conny Braams

Netherlands Netherlands
Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

Chief Digital and Commercial Officer

Based in the Netherlands, Conny Braams is the Chief Digital and Commercial Officer at Unilever, where she has worked for more than three decades in several senior and executive roles. During her time at the company, Conny has taken on roles ranging from VP of Corporate Communications & Sustainability for Europe to Chief Digital and Marketing Officer. She has been endorsed by colleagues at Unilever for her skills in business strategy, FMCG and change management.

Danny Ryder

Danny Ryder

lululemon

Danny Ryder

Canada Canada
Retail Retail

Chief Digital Officer

Based in Canda, Danny Ryder is the CDO at lullulemon, where he has worked for over five years. Over the years, Danny has worked at companies including Marakon Associates and Nordstrom in roles ranging from VP of Strategy to EVP of Online Merchandising and Experience. During his time at Lululemon, Danny has been responsible for the organisation's data and analytics operations and helped them use quantum metrics to identify opportunities to improve their guest experience in their online store.

Darren Russell

Darren Russell

Mott MacDonald

Darren Russell

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Consulting Consulting

Chief Digital Officer

An experienced global technology leader, Darren Russell is currently the CDO and Regional General Manager for Mott MacDonald Digital Ventures. With a demonstrated history of working in civil engineering, Darren is considered a strong IT professional. Throughout his career at Mott MacDonald, Darren has taken on a number of technology roles ranging from Geotechnical Engineer to Digital Transformation Director. Colleagues have endorsed Darren for his skills in infrastructure, project delivery and geotechnics.

Dave O'Donovan

Dave O'Donovan

Aer Lingus

Dave O'Donovan

Ireland Ireland
Aerospace Aerospace

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Dave O'Donovan is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at Aer Lingus, an Aviation company in Dublin. He has extensive experience operating across multiple different business units, with many different technology solutions and competing priorities for investment. He is an industry agnostic with a proven record of coming up to speed quickly in a new industry and adding a unique perspective. Throughout his career, he has taken on senior roles at companies such as Accenture, Archetypes and IAG Tech. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in e-commerce, analytics and integration.

David Hill

David Hill

University of Nottingham

David Hill

David Hill

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Education Education

Chief Digital Officer

David Hill is the CDO at the University of Nottingham, where he has worked for over five years. He currently leads the design and delivery of technology services as well as overseeing the transition of the University's Information Services function to become a sector leading digital organisation. He is recognised for taking a strategic approach to successful IT leadership and engaging with key business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions and business process change. Throughout his career he has worked at companies including the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Opcare and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in business intelligence, change management and healthcare.

David Tyrie

David Tyrie

Bank of America

David Tyrie

David Tyrie

United States of America United States of America
Finance Finance

MD, CDO and Head of Global Marketing - Enterprise

Managing Director, CDO and Head of Global Marketing for Enterprise at Bank Of America, David Tyrie leads the transformation, integration and management of Bank of America’s digital platforms. He is responsible for providing each client a seamless, individualized digital experience that spans and supports their full relationship across the bank, from banking to lending to investing. David is described as a technologist who adopts a comprehensive and strategic approach in his leadership role.

Dominic Venturo

Dominic Venturo

U.S. Bank

Dominic Venturo

United States of America United States of America
Finance Finance

SVP, Chief Digital Officer

Results-oriented professional Dominic Venturo is the Senior Executive Vice President and CDO at U.S. Bank, where he has worked for more than 25 years. During his time at the company, Dominic has taken on six senior technology roles progressing from SVP to his current role. Before joining U.S. Bank, he worked at Bank of America, with his most recent role being VP and Group Product Manager. He has been endorsed for his skills in strategy, banking and payments by colleagues.

Domitille Doat- Le Bigot

Domitille Doat- Le Bigot

Eurazeo

Domitille Doat- Le Bigot

France France
Finance Finance

CDO

Senior technology leader Domitille Doat- Le Bigot is the CDO at Eurazeo, where she has worked for more than a year. Alongside her current role, she is a Member of the Supervisory Board at Mettler-Toledo International, on the Advisory Digital Board at Carlsberg Group and a Member of the Growth and Innovation Board at Danone. In the past, Domitille has taken on senior technology roles in companies including Procter & Gamble, Ubisoft Entertainment and Cisco. She has been endorsed for her skills in user experience, brand development and game development in addition to several other technical skills.

Donagh Herlihy

Donagh Herlihy

Subway

Donagh Herlihy

United States of America United States of America
Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Donagh Herlihy is the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Subway, where he has worked for more than a year. Donagh is an innovative global CDIO with extensive digital technology, eCommerce, supply chain, M&A integration and HR leadership experience in the hospitality, retail, consumer goods and automotive sectors. Donagh has taken on senior roles at companies such as Gillette, Avon and Bloomin'​ Brands. Alongside his current role, he is Board Chair at Teach For America and Partner at Seedfunders. He has been endorsed for his skills in IT strategy and cross-functional team leadership by colleagues.

Edward Kummer

Edward Kummer

General Motors

Edward Kummer

United States of America United States of America
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Chief Digital Officer

Edward Kummer is the CDO at General Motors, an automotive company based in Detroit, Michigan. He is an experienced leader running digital businesses of all sizes, from start-up to over a billion in revenue. Edward is an expert at developing strategies in changing business environments and meticulously and effectively focuses on executing those strategies with profitable results. Throughout his career, Edward has held senior positions in companies such as The Walt Disney Company, Luxottica Group and Goldman Sachs. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in e-commerce, strategy and leadership.

Eileen Jessop

Eileen Jessop

Defence Medical Services

Eileen Jessop

Eileen Jessop

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Health Health

Chief Digital Information Officer

Eileen Jessop is the Chief Digital Information Officer at Defence Medical Services. Formerly Chief Information Officer at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Head of Cloud Services (Deputy Director) at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and Deputy Director at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Eileen has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in healthcare information technology, public sector and stakeholder management, in addition to other technical skills she has gained throughout her career in the technology industry.

Elodie Zitoun

Elodie Zitoun

Groupe Casino

Elodie Zitoun

France France
Retail Retail

Chief Digital Officer

Elodie Zitoun is the CDO for Groupe Casino. Elodie’s strength lies in her ability to understand business and operational issues as well as IT issues. She proposes pragmatic, explained action plans, adapting her level of language and its technicality according to her interlocutors. Before joining Groupe Casino, Elodie gained her industry experience through senior technology roles at companies including A.T. Kearney, Lynx Conseil and GreenYellow. Her top skills include project management, commercial strategy and management consulting. Colleagues describe Elodie as a pragmatic technology leader who has a deep understanding of data and management control.

Emma Stace

Emma Stace

The Open University

Emma Stace

Emma Stace

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Education Education

Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Now the Chief Digital Information Officer at The Open University, Emma Stace is an experienced technology executive. Emma has over two decades of experience in CDO, CTO and COO roles in organizations including the Department for Education, the Department for Innovation and ReachOut Australia. She has been endorsed by her colleagues for her skills in organizational change and transformation.

Eric Caen

Eric Caen

Groupe Crédit Agricole

Eric Caen

France France
Finance Finance

CDO

Creative technology leader Eric Caen is the CDO at Groupe Crédit Agricole, where he has worked for over two years. In his role, Eric has enhanced his skills in cross-functional team leadership, agile methodologies, product management and agile project management. Alongside his role, he is the President at La Manufacture CACD2 and a Board Member at Interplay Entertainment. Eric is recognised for his cross-silo approach and is considered a digitial transformation expert. Colleagues describe Eric as a visonary and passionate technology leader with an energy that motivates his teams to achieve their goals.

Frédéric Gimenez

Frédéric Gimenez

TotalEnergies

Frédéric Gimenez

France France
Energy Energy

Chief Digital Officer

Currently CDO and Managing Director at TotalEnergies, Frédéric Gimenez is a technology leader with a vast amount of experience in different senior leadership roles at the company. Over the years he has gone from being Head of the SAP Competency Centre for Refining and Marketing to his currnent role at TotalEnergies. Colleagues have endorsed Frédéric for his skills in change management, project management and IT management.

Greg Meyers

Greg Meyers

Bristol Myers Squibb

Greg Meyers

United States of America United States of America
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Greg Meyers is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience as an agent of change in large domestic and international corporate settings. He is currently the EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and a Member of Executive Committee at Bristol Myers Squibb. Having spent nearly half his career carrying a P&L and the other half in digital and IT leadership roles, he has lead digital transformations, managed complex cybersecurity threats and led corporate-wide change efforts at several Global 500 companies. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in cross-functional team leadership and management.

Ipek Ozsuer

Ipek Ozsuer

DSM

Ipek Ozsuer

Germany Germany
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Chief Digital Officer

CDO at global science-based company Royal DSM, Ipek Ozsuer is a technology leader with more than two decades of experience in the industry. Throughout her career, Ipek has held senior and executive positions in companies such as Procter & Gamble, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Bayer. Alongside her current role, she is also a Non Executive Director and Board Member at chemical manufacturing company Azelis. She has been endorsed for her skills in outsourcing, pre-sales and IT strategy.

James Bromley

James Bromley

Haven

James Bromley

James Bromley

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hospitality Hospitality

Chief Digital Officer

Currently CDO at Haven, James Bromley is a technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. In his current role, James is responsible for building his team to deliver digital transformation at Haven.com. Throughout his career, James has held senior technology positions in companies such as Auto Trader, MailOnline and Microsoft. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in online advertising, digital strategy and digital media. James has been described as an experienced and capable leader who has a significant impact on any business he works with.

James Fulker

James Fulker

Lloyds Banking Group

James Fulker

James Fulker

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

CDO

James Fulker was recently promoted to Chief Digital Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, where he has worked for over 12 years. He has been described as a digital professional with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Before his promotion, James was the Director of Onboarding and Customer Communications. He has previously worked at companies including TSB Bank, Halifax Share Dealing Limited and Halifax Share Dealing Limited.

Jeremy Pee

Jeremy Pee

Marks and Spencer

Jeremy Pee

Jeremy Pee

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Retail Retail

Chief Digital and Data Officer

Top performing business and technology leader Jeremy Pee is currently the Chief Digital and Data Officer at Marks and Spencer, where he has worked for more than four years. In his role, he leads the company's digital transformation while unlocking data to build deep relationships with customers. Alongside his role at Marks and Spencer, Jeremy is a Non Executive Director at HM Land Registry and Advisor at KitchenMate. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in e-commerce, leadership and strategic partnerships.

Jorissa Neutelings

Jorissa Neutelings

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Jorissa Neutelings

Netherlands Netherlands
Finance Finance

Chief Digital Officer

A passionate senior technology leader, Jorissa Neutelings is the CDO at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., where she has worked for over a year. Alongside her current role, Jorissa is a Member of the Supervisory Board at DenkProducties and VVV Nederland and is on the Advisory Board at AT Osborne. Jorissa has been described as an energetic, enthusiastic and committed technology leader who drives and motivates her teams to achieve their goals. She has been endorsed for her skills in coaching, interim management and operations management.

Jorn Lambert

Jorn Lambert

Mastercard

Jorn Lambert

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

CDO

Established global executive Jorn Lambert is the CDO at Mastercard, where he has worked for more than two decades in roles ranging from Group Head of Emerging Payments to EVP of Digital Solutions. Before joining Mastercard, Jorn was in charge of Coporate Strategy at Clearstream, where he took on a variety of roles in product management, network management and corporate strategy. He has been endorsed by his colleagues at Mastercard for his skills in payments, credit and debit cards in addition to other technical skills.

Kathryn Heinz

Kathryn Heinz

Richemont

Kathryn Heinz

Kathryn Heinz

Switzerland Switzerland
Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

Chief Digital Officer

Currently CDO at Richemont, Kathryn Heinz is an executive technology leader with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She is a former Associate for McKinsey & Company was also the VP of Strategy and Transformation for Expedia Group. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in business strategy, corporate development and mergers and acquisitions.

Katie Mullen

Katie Mullen

JCPenney

Katie Mullen

United States of America United States of America
Retail Retail

Chief Digital Officer

Katie Mullen is the Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at JCPenney, where she has worked for over a year. Katie is recognised for her impressive career as a technology leader working across different companies over the years. She is the former Chief Digital Officer of Neiman Marcus Group, and Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in business strategy and management consulting.

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee

BT

Kevin Lee

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Telecommunications Telecommunications

Chief Digital Officer

Kevin Lee is currently the CDO at BT Group, where he is responsible for digital product and services, £10 billion revenue, and consumer P&L with more than 30 million mobile, broadband and TV customers. Alongside his current role, Kevin is on the Advisory Board at UXTesting and Fyllan. He is described by colleagues as a creative and talented technology leader with an affinity for building world-class design teams and empowering them to take on ambitious challenges. Kevin has been endorsed for his skills in user experience, design strategy and user-centered design.

Lidia Fonseca

Lidia Fonseca

Pfizer

Lidia Fonseca

United States of America United States of America
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

EVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Lidia Fonseca is Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Pfizer, responsible for enterprise-wide digital, data and technology strategy, products and solutions, as well as learning and development and business process excellence. Lidia is a member of the Board of Directors of Tegna, Inc. She was also a member of the Board of Directors of Gannet, Inc from 2014 to 2017. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in cross-functional team leadership, process improvement and strategic planning.

Lucho Torres

Lucho Torres

Scotiabank

Lucho Torres

Peru Peru
Finance Finance

SVP & Chief Digital Officer

Lucho Torres is the SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Scotiabank. As CDO at Scotiabank in Peru, he leads the transformation of consumer and business banking by building and taking to market digital platforms and products that deliver personalized value proposition and extremely simple, intuitive and trustworthy customer experience. In the past, he has worked at companies such as BCTS Consulting, Altra Investments and Microsoft. Lucho has been endorsed for his skills in leadership, management and business strategy.

Manoj Kumbhat

Manoj Kumbhat

Kimberly Clark

Manoj Kumbhat

United States of America United States of America
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Chief Digital Officer and Global CIO

Manoj Kumbhat is the Global CDO and CIO at Kimberly-Clark, where he has worked for more than six years. Manoj is currently responsible for driving the company's digital transformation, which includes delivering an ambitious data and technology agenda. Throughout his career he has taken on senior roles in companies such as PepsiCo, Nexans and HCL Technologies. Colleagues have endorsed him for his skills in outsourcing, business intelligence and enterprise architecture.

Marcus East

Marcus East

T-Mobile

Marcus East

United States of America United States of America
Telecommunications Telecommunications

EVP & CDO

Passionate technology executive Marcus East is the EVP and CDO at T-Mobile, where he has worked for up to two years. In his role, Marcus drives and delivers on the company's digital ambitions, one of which is to transform T-Mobile into a 'digital-first' company. With more than three decades of experience in the industry, Marcus has held senior technology roles for leading brands including Apple, Comic Relief, Google, IBM, Marks & Spencer and National Geographic. He has been endorsed for his skills in e-commerce, strategy and management and has been described as an innovative technology leader with positive energy and an ability to turn roadblocks into bridges.

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda

AgroGalaxy

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda

Brazil Brazil

Chief Digital Officer

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda is the Chief Digital Officer at AgroGalaxy, where she is responsible for building digital transformation, leading digital technology, products, CX, precision agronomy and innovation. She is a senior technology leader with proven expertise in business structuring, prospection and management in traditional and digital channels, conception of direct marketing and sales. Throughout her career, Maria has taken on high-ranking roles in companies such as AIG, MetLife and Stanley Black & Decker. She has been endorsed for her skills in direct sales, business relationship management and customer service.

Mark Allsop

Mark Allsop

Crafter's Companion

Mark Allsop

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Retail Retail

CEO

Currently COO and CDO at Currys plc, Mark Allsop is responsible for leading the business’ omnichannel customer strategy across both physical and digital retail. Described as a high-energy, warm and approachable leader, Mark has a proven track record in delivering customer journeys through a combination of digital transformation and technology innovation. Throughout his career, he has taken on senior positions in companies including Volkswagen Autoeuropa, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Merlin Entertainments. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in strategy, change management and strategic partnerships.

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Staples

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

United States of America United States of America
Retail Retail

CDO

Seasoned marketing executive Matt Clark is the CDO at Staples, where he is responsible for all digital efforts in addition to SEO, site merchandising, UX/UI, digital product, web analytics, testing and retail media network. Throughout his career, Matt has held senior technology roles in companies such as Saturn Corporation, Dell and Avnet. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in e-commerce, marketing strategy and digital transformation. He has been described as an effective communicator who possesses a unique and powerful leadership style.

Michael Nilles

Michael Nilles

Henkel

Michael Nilles

Germany Germany
Chemicals Chemicals

CDIO

A senior technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in spearheading digital innovation, Michael Nilles is the CDIO at Henkel, where he has worked for over three years. Alongside his current role, he is a Member of the Board of Directors at Adevinta, a Member of the Advisory Board at FogHorn Systems and the IOTA Foundation. Michael has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in digital transformation, business transformation and change management. He has a proven track record in building and running large-scale digital commerce and marketplaces in addition to leading large-scale transformations for multi-billion-dollar global businesses.

Mike Amend

Mike Amend

Ford Motor Company

Mike Amend

Mike Amend

United States of America United States of America
Automotive Automotive

CDIO

Senior business and technology executive Mike Amend is the CDIO at Ford Motor Company. Alongside his current role, Mike is also a Member of the Board of Directors at London life / Great-West Lifeco Inc in addition to several other company advisory boards. He has a proven track record in building high-performance organisations, managing business and technology operations and carrying out large financial and budgetary management, among other tasks. Mike has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in strategy, product management and e-commerce.

Monica Schwartz

Monica Schwartz

BJ's Wholesale Club

Monica Schwartz

Monica Schwartz

United States of America United States of America
Retail Retail

Chief Digital Officer

Monica Schwartz is the EVP and CDO at BJ's Wholesale Club, a retail company in Westborough, MA. Monica is a driven and dynamic technology leader who is passionate about building brands, improving the customer journey and reinventing the retail experience. She is recognised for leading with transparency, integrity and inclusivity. Monica has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in e-commerce, strategy and building strategic partnerships.

Nafy Diagne

Nafy Diagne

Free au Senegal

Nafy Diagne

Senegal Senegal
Telecommunications Telecommunications

Chief Digital & CX Officer

Nafy Diagne is the Chief Digital Officer and CX Officer at Free, a telecommunications company in Dakar. She is a senior technology leader with more than two decades of international experience in the telecom industry across Europe and Africa. She specialises in organisational and people leadership, experienced ICT sales and delivery strategy, digital transformation strategy, e-commerce and e-commerce. Nafy has been endorsed for her skills in telecommunications, integration and pre-sales. Colleagues describe her as a passionate leader with extensive knowledge in IT and motivating teams.

Niamh de Niese

Niamh de Niese

Santander

Niamh de Niese

Niamh de Niese

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

Chief Digital Officer UK

Currently Santander UK's CDO, Niamh de Niese is a technology leader with more than two decades of experience in the industry. Throughout her career, Niamh has taken on senior leadership roles in companies including Accenture, UBS, Visa and Barclays UK. In her current role, she is responsible for defining and executing Santander UK's digital business strategy. Niamh has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in stakeholder management, program management and business analysis.

Nimisha Patel

Nimisha Patel

Bupa

Nimisha Patel

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Insurance Insurance

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Nimisha Patel is the Chief Digital Officer at the Cabinet Office, a Government Administration in Westminster, London. Nimisha has over 10 years Big 4 Consulting experience leading IT audit and technology risk practices for financial services. Nimisha currently sits on the Diversity & Inclusion Council for RSA, mentors several IT leaders across industry and was nominated for Computing’s CIO of the Year Award. Colleagues have endorsed Nimisha for her skills in program management, IT strategy and business analysis.

Patrice Cochin

Patrice Cochin

Michelin

Patrice Cochin

France France
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Chief Digital Experience Officer

Patrice Cochin is the Chief Digital Experience Officer at Michelin, an automotive company. Managing several digital teams based across North America, Europe and Asia, Patrice has agile experience at scale with a focus on customer engagement platforms. He has an abundance of experience in accelerating digital transformation within organisations. He has been endorsed by his colleagues at Michelin for his skills in martech management, managing high-performance teams and growth management.

Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson

Speedy Services

Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Construction Construction

Chief Digital Officer - UK & IE

Strategic technology leader Paul Jackson is the CDO at Speedy Services. Paul has a proven track record in leading digital product development and customer data transformation, solving complex business problems and delivering outstanding customer-centric results. Over the years, he has taken on senior leadership roles in companies including Accenture, Sainsbury's and IKEA. Paul has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in e-commerce, business transformation and management consulting.

Paula Bobbett

Paula Bobbett

Boots UK

Paula Bobbett

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Retail Retail

CDO

Paula Bobbett is the CDO at Boots UK, where she has worked for more than two years. Alongside her current role, Paula is a Non Executive Director at Spire Healthcare Group plc. She is described by colleagues as a compentent strategist and dedicated professional with a vast range of innovative ideas. Throughout her career, Paula has taken on senior technology roles at companies such as Vanguard Strategy, Avon and Dixons Carphone. She has been endorsed for her skills in analytics, analysis and customer insight.

Pierre-Charles Parsy

Pierre-Charles Parsy

Diageo

Pierre-Charles Parsy

France France
Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

Global CDO

Global CDO Pierre-Charles Parsy is a technology leader who leads global digital transformation for Diageo. Along with a talented and multi-disciplinary team, in his role Pierre-Charles focuses on D2C and digital commerce expansion acceleration, next-generation digital marketing capabilities and Diageo leadership transformation towards a more digital and agile culture, among many other responsibilities. Over the past 18 years he has taken on senior positions in companies such as IBM and Royal Canin. Pierre's roles have ranged from General Manager & Executive Partner to Global CDO. He has been endorsed for his skills in consulting, business transformation and management.

Pragati Mathur

Pragati Mathur

ConocoPhillips

Pragati Mathur

United States of America United States of America
Energy Energy

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Pragati Mathur is the CDIO at ConocoPhillips, where she has worked for over a year. Throughout her 27-year career, Pragati has taken on a variety of senior leadership roles in companies such as PwC, General Motors, Boeing and Biogen. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in IT strategy, enterprise architecture and program management.

Prama Bhatt

Prama Bhatt

Ulta Beauty

Prama Bhatt

United States of America United States of America
Cosmetics Cosmetics

Chief Digital Officer

Prama Bhatt is the Chief Digital Officer at Ulta Beauty, a Retail company in Bolingbrook, IL. She is the former Director on the Board Of Directors at Hormel Foods, VP of eCommerce at Kenneth Cole Productions and Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton. Colleagues have endorsed Prama for her skills in e-commerce, leadership and business strategy.

Prat Vemana

Prat Vemana

Target

Prat Vemana

United States of America United States of America
Retail Retail

EVP Chief Digital and Product Officer

A dynamic leader with a passion for innovation and business strategy, Prat Vemana is the EVP and Chief Digital and Product Officer at Target. Alongside his role, Prat is also a Member of the Board of Directors at Frontier Communications and an Editorial Advisory Board Member at Innovation Leader. He has a proven track record in leading strategic programs and technology initiatives in retail, healthcare, travel, finance and consulting. Prat has been endorsed for his skills in strategy, e-commerce and product management. He is described by colleagues as a creative-thinking and innovative leader who drives cultural change and ensures success within his teams.

Pravina Ladva

Pravina Ladva

Swiss Re

Pravina Ladva

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Insurance Insurance

Group CDO

Pravina Ladva is the Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Swiss Re, an Insurance company in Zurich. A senior technology leader with an exceptional track record, Pravina has been accountable for strategy, delivery and results, in a range of companies. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in change management, stakeholder management and strategy. She has been described as an IT professional with an open-mind and pragmatic commitment to the teams she works with.

Rajnish Khare

Rajnish Khare

Union Bank of India

Rajnish Khare

India India
Finance Finance

CDO

Digital banking leader Rajnish Khare is CDO at the Union Bank of India, where he has worked for over three months. Ranjish more than two decades of experience in banking, building progressive and future-shaping transformational experiences and capabilities for domestic & international banks. Throughout his career, he has held executive positions in companies such as Standard Chartered Bank, Citi and HDFC Bank. He has been endorsed for his skills in management, strategy and project management and described as a technologist with a sharp mind and great people skills who is result-focused and passionate about what he does.

Rakel Óttarsdóttir

Rakel Óttarsdóttir

Icelandair Group

Rakel Óttarsdóttir

Rakel Óttarsdóttir

Iceland Iceland
Aerospace Aerospace

Chief Digital Officer

Rakel Óttarsdóttir is currently the CDO at Icelandair, an international airline and the largest subsidiary of Icelandair Group. She is the former CIO and VP of Global Program Management Office in Össur, Head of Development at Libra, and Chief Information Officer at Arion Banki, where she worked for over 13 years. She has been endorsed for her skills in banking, business strategy and management.

Reema Jain

Reema Jain

Hero MotoCorp

Reema Jain

India India
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Chief Information & Digital Officer

Reema Jain is the Chief Information & Digital Officer at Hero MotoCorp, where she has worked for up to a year. Reema is an open, direct and highly motivated leader with over 20 years’ experience working at the forefront of Bangalore’s IT industry, focused on driving business outcomes and leading large-scale transformation programs. As a technology evangelist, she is focused on delivering business growth and transformation through cloud, AI, analytics and devops as enablers. She has been endorsed for her skills in cross-functional team leadership, six sigma and process improvement.

Rhona Bradshaw

Rhona Bradshaw

Comcast

Rhona Bradshaw

United States of America United States of America
Telecommunications Telecommunications

Chief Digital Officer

Rhona Bradshaw is the CDO at Comcast. She is a digital-led operator who has amassed over 16 years in the telecommunications and media sector across Europe working for local and international businesses. Rhona has designed and implemented digital transformation strategies with specific focus on enhancing the customer experience with the aim of reducing churn, increasing ARPU and building loyalty. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in strategy, digital marketing and digital media.

Rich Carter

Rich Carter

Eli Lilly

Rich Carter

United States of America United States of America
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Vice President, Chief Digital Officer at

SVP and CDO at Eli Lilly and Company, Rich Carter has worked at the company for more than 23 years in a range of technology roles. Starting out as a Systems Analyst at the beginning of his career, he worked his way up to his current role where he is now responsible for IT infrastructure, delivery and support functions. Rich has been endorsed for his skills in CRM, computer system validation and IT strategy.

Richard Dance

Richard Dance

Publicis Media

Richard Dance

Richard Dance

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Media Media

Chief Digital Officer

Richard Dance is currently the CDO at Publicis Media, a marketing and advertising company in London. Richard has extensive senior experience across retail, FMCG, telecoms, finance, autos, consumer technology, gaming, media and e-commerce. He specialties include digital communications, customer acquisition, SEO, media and marketing technology. He is recognised for building and leading multi-disciplined digital teams. Colleagues describe Richard as an innovative and professional technology leader who is an advocate for transparency, quality and value.

Rita Khan

Rita Khan

Mayo Clinic

Rita Khan

United States of America United States of America
Health Health

Chief Digital Officer

Based in the US, Rita Khan is the CDO at Mayo Clinic, where she has worked for over three years. Rita has been described as a visonary leader who leaves her team feeling empowered and valued. Throughout her 26-year career, Rita has taken on multiple senior leadership roles in organisations such as Macy's, Digital River and UnitedHealthcare. She has been endorsed for her skills in leadership, strategy and e-commerce by her colleagues.

Sambo Gouda Sare

Sambo Gouda Sare

Groupe Bank of Africa

Sambo Gouda Sare

Sambo Gouda Sare

Benin Benin
Finance Finance

Chief Digital Officer

Sambo Gouda Sare is the Chief Digital Officer for Bank of Africa where he has worked for the last three years. He is passionate about digital transformation and emerging trends, as evidenced by his career up to and including Bank of Africa, and has been endorsed for his skills in managment and digitak strategy.

Sarah Venning

Sarah Venning

Pret A Manger

Sarah Venning

Sarah Venning

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

Chief Digital Officer

Sarah Venning is the CDO at Pret A Manger, having previously held senior roles at John Lewis Partnership. She brings her rich experience of technology and digital business, as well as having particular experience in commercial management and corporate governance, to the senior role at one of the world's most recogniseable brands. Sarah is deeply interested in how to build teams and achieve high performance, especially in highly specialist or technical areas, and enjoyed supporting H&H’s leadership from this perspective during her tenure there, bringing this to Pret A Manger during its digitisation era post-pandemic.

Scott Zalaznik

Scott Zalaznik

adidas

Scott Zalaznik

Scott Zalaznik

Netherlands Netherlands
Retail Retail

Chief Digital Officer

Based in the Netherlands, Scott Zalaznik is the CDO at Adidas. He is a passionate champion of the digital revolution changing how people consume media and engage with brands, distribution and content. Scott has deep experience in highly complex multi-brand eCommerce and omni-channel retail integration platforms while also focusing on how digital touchpoints are transforming how we think, plan, buy and measure media across paid, owned and earned. He has been endorsed for his skills in strategy, e-commerce and strategic partnerships.

Sherrill Kaplan

Sherrill Kaplan

Planet Fitness

Sherrill Kaplan

Sherrill Kaplan

United States of America United States of America
Sports Sports

Chief Digital Officer

Sherrill Kaplan is the Chief Digital Officer at Planet Fitness, and has a strong track record of leading digital acceleration efforts and enhancing consumer experiences for well-known consumer brands across a variety of industries. Before that she served as the Global Marketing Operations Advisor at Advent International, Head of Marketing and Sales for Zipcar and VC Digital Marketing & Innovation at Dunkin' Brands. Described as a dynamic leader and endorsed for her skills in Marketing and CRM, Sherril has a breadth of senior leadership as well as depth.

Sherry Aaholm

Sherry Aaholm

Cummins

Sherry Aaholm

United States of America United States of America
Manufacturing Manufacturing

CDO

Currently CDO at Cummins Inc., Sherry Aaholm is a C-level technology executive with more than four decades of experience in the industry. Over the years, Sherry has taken on senior leadership roles in companies such as FedEx Services, Schneider Logistics and GeoLogistics. Alongside her current role, she is a Board Member at Old Dominion Freight Line. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skils in integration, IT strategy and management.

Silvia Gabrielli

Silvia Gabrielli

Ferrari

Silvia Gabrielli

Italy Italy
Automotive Automotive

Chief Digital & Data Officer

Silvia Gabrielli has been promoted recently to the Chief Digital and Data Officer at Ferrari , after she joined them in 2019 as Head of Digital & Analytics. Previously she worked as a Digital Transformation Advisor at Microsoft and Business Transformation Consultant and Industry Principal at SAP.

Simon White

Simon White

VolkerWessels UK

Simon White

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Construction Construction

Chief Digital Officer

Simon White is the CDO at VolkerWessels UK, a Civil Engineering company. Simon is currently responsible for the acceleration of Volkerwessels UK's digital programme through the exploration of opportunities offered by emerging technology to deliver safer, faster, and more cost effective solutions to their clients. Over the years, he has taken on senior leadership roles ranging from Technical Director to Divisional Digital Director. Simon has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in civil engineering and design management.

Soheyl Kadjani

Soheyl Kadjani

Rabobank

Soheyl Kadjani

UAE UAE
Finance Finance

CDO, Executive VP Digital Transformation

Soheyl was recently appointed as CDO and Executive VP of Digital Transformation at Rabobank. Prior to his new role, Soheyl was the Senior VP of Technology Transformation, Strategy and Digital at First Abu Dhabi Bank. He has previously worked for major international organizations such as IBM, ING bank, KLM airline, and Emirates group.

Srinivas Rao

Srinivas Rao

MTN

Srinivas Rao

Nigeria Nigeria
Telecommunications Telecommunications

Chief Digital Officer

Srinivas Rao is a management executive with expertise, skills, and experience in telecoms, technology, and business operations. He is currently the CDO at MTN, a Telecommunications company in Johannesburg. He has a multitude of experience in multi-cultural and diverse environments as well as operating in high growth, dynamic and innovation-led business environments. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in team management, telecommunications and integration.

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson

4th Utility

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Utilities Utilities

CEO - Consumer

Based in the UK, Steve Wilson is the Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at Admiral Group Plc, a Financial Services company. He specialises in building and leading teams, marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, strategy development, product management and many others. In 2022, he was named one of the top 100 Chief Digital Officers globally issued by Hot Topics and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Steven Zuanella

Steven Zuanella

Generali

Steven Zuanella

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

Group Chief Digital & Innovation Officer

Steven Zuanella is the Group CDIO at Generali, an insurance company. Steven is known for his strong strategic and operational capability. He has a proven record in creating value, improving customer experience and challenging and enabling the transformation journey to a digital-first business. Steven has international experience in Banking, General Insurance, Life, Healthcare and Real Estate. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in e-commerce, stakeholder management and business strategy.

Sukshma Rajagopalan

Sukshma Rajagopalan

Avantor

Sukshma Rajagopalan

United States of America United States of America
Technology Technology

SVP & Chief Digital Officer

A versatile and experienced technology executive, with more than 25 years delivering strategic solutions and leading large scale transformations, Sukshma Rajagopalan is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Avantor. She has as a proven track record of improving IT operations efficiency, change management, implementation of dynamic business growth strategies, and organizational leadership in complex and innovative working environments. She has been endorsed for her skills in cross-functional team leadership, change managment and IT Service Management.

Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

Irish Life

Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

Ireland Ireland
Insurance Insurance

Chief Digital & Innovation Officer

Susan Gibson the Chief Digital & Innovation Officer at Irish Life. She has more than 23 years experience, beginning at AIB, progressing up from a retail banker to Investment Portfolio Manager, before being appointed VP Client Business Development at AIG Global Investments. She joined Irish Life thereafter as a Head of Portfolio Management in 2005, working her way up to her current position, demonstrating consistent leadership and dedication to the organisation and its purpose.

Tamara Franklin

Tamara Franklin

Marsh

Tamara Franklin

United States of America United States of America
Insurance Insurance

Chief Digital, Data & Analytics Officer

Currently the Chief Digital, Data & Analytics Officer at Marsh, Tamara Franklin has more than 25 years of experience leading digital businesses and defining strategies for large multinational organisations. She is a strategic, results-oriented executive with a solid academic background from Harvard University and proven track record of exemplary professional performance in a diverse industries.

Tanja Rueckert

Tanja Rueckert

Bosch

Tanja Rueckert

Germany Germany
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Chief Digital Officer

Tanja Rueckert is the CDO of Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services. In her role, she is shaping and driving digital transformation for the company's four business sectors as well as its customers and users. Tanja has been endorsed for her skills in business intelligence, business process and strategy.

Tara Donnelly

Tara Donnelly

NHS England

Tara Donnelly

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Health Health

Director of Digital Care Models

Tara Donnelly is the Director of Digital Care Models in the Transformation Directorate at NHS England. She leads the team focused on scaling digital health innovations to benefit citizens and staff, working with partners across health and social care with a focus on digital home care. Tara’s career has spanned a range of leadership roles most recently as Chief Executive at Health Innovation Network. She is an experienced CEO and Director working at board level for 22 years, with a rich history of working in this industry, skilled in improvement, digital leadership, adoption of innovation, hospital management and working with clinicians and others to achieve dramatic results. Tara was described as an extremly effective and excellent at structuring her proposals clearly and persuasively.

Teppo Paavola

Teppo Paavola

Adecco Group

Teppo Paavola

Switzerland Switzerland
Consulting Consulting

CDO

C-level executive Teppo Paavola is the CDO at Adecco Group, where he has worked for over four years. Alongside his role, Teppo is a Board Member on the Audit & Risk Committee at Fortum and is also a Board Member on several other global Fortune 500 companies. Throughout his career he has taken on senior leadership positions in companies such as Nokia, PayPal and BBVA. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in strategic partnerships, business development and business strategy.

Theo Blackwell MBE

Theo Blackwell MBE

Mayor of London

Theo Blackwell MBE

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Government Government

Chief Digital Officer

Senior technology leader Theo Blackwell MBE is the CDO for the Mayor of London. He is the former Cabinet Member for Finance, Technology & Growth at London Borough of Camden for over 15 years, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment and Director Of Public Affairs at British Phonographic Industry Limited. Theo has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in public policy, stakeholder management and public affairs.

Tony Ageh

Tony Ageh

New York Public Library

Tony Ageh

United States of America United States of America
Government Government

Chief Digital Officer

Tony Ageh is the New York Public Library’s Chief Digital Officer, responsible for the institution’s ongoing digital transformation and its visionary work in making its collections and services as accessible as possible. Previously he was a Controller of Archive Development at the BBC, a role he held for more than 13 years.

Tricia Blair

Tricia Blair

Aon

Tricia Blair

Tricia Blair

United States of America United States of America
Consulting Consulting

Chief Digital Officer

Based in the US, Tricia Blair is a senior executive with expertise in information technology, multi-channel marketing and mobile innovation. Tricia is currently the Chief Digital Officer at Aon, where she oversees the company's digital transformation strategy and creates business value. She offers more than two decades of experience and accomplishments in delivering strong, year-over-year revenue and profit gains within the financial services industry. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in cross-functional team leadership, strategy and e-commerce. Tricia has been described as a passionate and innovative technologist who uses her dynamic leadership skills to inspire others.

Vanessa Govi

Vanessa Govi

ALD Automotive

Vanessa Govi

France France
Automotive Automotive

Group Chief Digital Officer

Vanessa Govi is the Group CDO of ALD Automotive. She is passionate about people and innovation, with extensive expertise of the automotive and mobility industry at a global scale. She has been working for ALD for nearly 20 years, having started in 2004 as part of a broad transformation programme. She then worked her way up via positions across IT at Group level, before creating a team of 'transversal' programme managers in 2015 to drive the company’s strategic transformation initiatives. She supported her skills and experience with a certificate in General Management Acceleration Program in 2018, and in the same year she was appointed as a CDO to oversees the company’s innovative efforts.

Wajeeha Awadh

Wajeeha Awadh

Al Baraka Group

Wajeeha Awadh

Wajeeha Awadh

Bahrain Bahrain
Finance Finance

Chief Digital Officer

Dr. Wajeeha H. Awadh is the CDO at Al Baraka Banking Group. Formerly a Member in the BAB Digitization Committee at The Bahrain Association of Banks, Advisory Board Member at Bahrain FinTech Bay, External Advisory Board Member for Collage of Business and Finance at Ahlia University and Part-time Lecturer at Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance. Dr. Awadh is recognised for her organised, focused and innovative leadership among colleagues.

Wendy Redshaw

Wendy Redshaw

NatWest Group

Wendy Redshaw

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

Chief Digital Information Officer, Retail Banking

Wendy Redshaw is the CDIO for Retail Banking, at NatWest Group. Wendy is an innovative, dynamic and award-winning senior digital leader with 30 years industry experience in digital, technology, transformation, engineering and financial markets. She has a proven track record in driving strategic, innovative, high profile and complex programmes of greenfield, digital, engineering, transformation and regulatory change. She is described as an outstanding and delivery-focused leader who finds new and creative opportunities to deliver great business benefit.

Zoe Evans

Zoe Evans

UBS

Zoe Evans

Zoe Evans

United Kingdom United Kingdom
Finance Finance

Chief Digital & Information Officer

Passionate technology leader Zoe Evans is now Chief Digital & Information Officer Investment Bank & UK for UBS, where she has worked for over 17 years. Throughout her time at UBS, she has taken on roles ranging from Global COO Exchange Traded Services Derivates and OTC Clearing to Head of Investment Bank and UK Technology. She has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in equities, strategy and financial services. Before joining UBS she was the Strategy Consultant, Financial Services at Accenture for five years, engaging in projects across London, New York and Brussels.

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