Meet the Global Chief Data Officer 100

Prepare to be inspired by the world’s most innovative and influential Global Chief Data Officers.
HotTopics, the leading global C-suite community with over 17,000 executives worldwide, is excited to announce the winners of the prestigious Global Chief Data Officer 100 award. These forward-thinking Chief Data Officers have been selected by our independent panel of judges featuring industry experts.
Global Chief Data Officer 100 2023

Abdulgader Attiah
Saudi Airlines

Abdulgader Attiah


Chief Data Officer
Passionate about data-generated insights and leading an innovative data-droven culture, Abdulgader Attiah has more than a decade of experience in the industry. Throughout his extensive career at Saudi Airlines, Abdulgader has taken on a variety of roles including Senior Specialist Network Planning, Manager Partnerships and his current role as Chief Data Officer. In his current role, he is responsible for a variety of areas such as overseeing the organisation's data and analytics strategy and governance, group IT strategy, data engineering, digital security and compliance. In addition to this, Abdulgader is a Board Comittee Member - Digital Transformation at Saudia Cargo. Colleagues have endorsed Abdulgader for his skills in strategic planning, project planning and data analysis.

Ako Sabir
The AA

Ako Sabir


Chief Data Officer
A data-enabled business and technology transformation leader, Ako Sabir is a highly experienced leader and mutli-C-suite executive. Currently Chief Data Officer for The AA, he is the former CTO of Kanta Public and prior to that, Media by Kantar. He has been described by colleagues as a business centred and focused leader with invaluable expertise, knowledge and guidance. He has been highly endorsed for his skills in business architecture, enterprise architecture planning and strategic IT management.

Alessia Kosagowsky
Aviva

Alessia Kosagowsky


Chief Data Officer
Alessia is a highly accomplished executive and data leader. Currently Aviva's Chief Data Officer, she is the former Chief Data and Analytics Officer for YOOX Net-a-Porter Group and was on the advisory board of Imperial College London for business analytics. She has a proven track record in business and customer analytics, and advises executive and leadership teams on strategic management decisions and operational efficiency improvements through solid fact based information and commercial implications.

Ali Khan
Experian

Ali Khan


SVP, Chief Data Officer
With a strong background in building world-class mission-driven teams, Ali Khan has been at the forefront of creating transformational data platforms and analytic products across a number of organisations. Throughout his extensive career, Ali has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Head of Data and Analytic Platforms at Verizon, Senior Director Data Platform at Helm and his current role as SVP, Chief Data Officer at Experian, where he leads the organisation's consumer data platform and strategies in addition to overseeing data governance and products. Alongside his role, Ali is a Member, Global Editorial Board at the CDO Magazine and a Member, Steering Committee - Artificial Intelligence Business Consortium at Loyola University Chicago. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in data warehousing, business intelligence and agile methodologies.

Amr Arafa
IKEA

Amr Arafa


Group Chief Data Officer
Highly skilled global technology leader Amr Arafa specialises in a variety of areas including digital strategy and transformation, enterprise architecture and service management. Throughout his extensive career, Amr has taken on a wide range of roles and positions such as EMEA IT Services - Infrastructure Lead at Kraft Foods Group, Chief Technology Architect & CTO Operation Excellence at Mondelez International and his current role as Group Chief Data Officer at IKEA, where he leads areas for the data and information function including data governance, data enablement, digital and AI ethics. Colleagues have described Amr as a dedicated professional who motivates his teams in their daily operations. He has been endorsed for his skills in service delivery, IT strategy and data center.

Andres Bucchi
LATAM Airlines

Andres Bucchi


Chief Data Officer
Seasoned data executive with a strong background in technical roles, Andres Bucchi has more than 14 years of experience across the technology and retail industry. Throughout his extensive career, Andres has taken on a wide range of positions including Operations and Logistics Manager, Business Intelligence at Uber, Vice President, Data and Analytics at Sodimac and Chief Data Officer at LATAM Airlines, where he has worked for over a year. Colleagues have described Andres as a highly driven leader with a combination of knowledge in business sense, data intuition and data science. He has been endorsed for his skills in management consulting, business strategy and strategic planning.

Andrew Hill
Unilever

Andrew Hill


Chief Data Officer
Considered a top marketing professional, Andrew Hill is a senior marketer with more than 18 years of experience across client solutions, business strategy and data analytics. Throughout his extensive career, Andrew has taken on a variety of senior positions such as Chief Operating Officer at dunnhumby Italia, Senior Vice President, Kroger team at dunnhumby USA and Chief Data Officer at Unilever, where he has worked for over six years. Alongside his current role, Andrew is an Advisory Board Member at Cooler Screens Inc. Colleagues describe Andrew as a first-class businessman who implements a customer-centric philosophy within his role. He has been endorsed for his skills in customer insight, management and marketing strategy.

Andy Markus
AT&T

Andy Markus


Chief Data Officer
Passionate about enterprise data, analytics and AI functions, Andy Markus has more than three decades of experience providing creative and value-oriented data and analytics solutions. Throughout his extensive career, Andy has taken on a variety of senior data roles including Vice President, Database Marketing Services at Time Inc, Senior Vice President, Data Management and Consumer Analytics at WarnerMedia and his current role as Chief Data Officer at AT&T Communications. Andy has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in database marketing, direct marketing and analytics.

Antonia Tartamella
H&M Group

Antonia Tartamella


Chief Data Officer
Experienced data executive and transformative leader Antonia Tartamella has a wealth of experience in building and delivering business and technology solutions with a strong focus on data analytics, data engineering and data infrastructure. Antonia specialises in designing and driving enterprise data strategies, organisational alignment and providing buisness insight to accelerate ROI. Throughout her extensive career, Antonia has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Vice President, Data Science and AI at Hilton, Vice President, Head of Enterprise Data Platforms and Products at Takeda and her current role as Chief Data Officer / Global Head of AI, Data and Analytics at H&M Group. She has been endorsed for her skills in strategic business change, data strategies and organisational leadership.

Ari Cohen
Macquarie Group

Ari Cohen


Chief Data Officer
With a strong background in building high-performing teams in AI, data science, analytics, data engineering, data architecture and data governance, Ari Cohen is considered a data-driven leader. Throughout his career at Investec, Ari has taken on a variety of roles and positions ranging from Head of Analytics and AI to his current role as Chief Data Officer at Investec, where he oversees the organisation's group data and AI management in addition to their data strategy. Colleagues have endorsed Ari for his skills in data governance, data management and data strategy.

Arun Narayanan
Anglo American

Arun Narayanan


Chief Data Officer
Equipped with more than 26 years of experience as a business leader, Arun Narayanan has a results-oriented mindset. Arun has a strong background in implementing software strategies, business process transformation, digital solutions and deploying software products and services. Throughout his extensive career, Arun has taken on a wide range of roles ranging from Director, Cloud and Analytics and Vice President, Data and Analytics at Schlumberger Software and his current role as Chief Data Officer at Anglo American, where he is responsible for implementing the the organisation's digital strategy, digital transformation and building their data analytics platform. He has been described by colleagues as an energetic and motivational leader with a refined vision and ability to handle complex projects. Arun has been endorsed for his skills in contract negotiation, vendor management and data management.

Ashwin Sinha
Macquarie Group

Ashwin Sinha


Chief Data Officer, Executive Director
Placing a strong focus on strategy, data and digital transformation, Ashwin Sinha is an expert in driving organisational change by leveraging data, digital and customer engagement capabilities. Throughout his career, Ashwin has taken on roles and positions including Data Engineer Zero Degree Consulting at Lloyds Banking Group, Datawarehouse Design and Development Lead - Zero Degree Consulting at Three and his current role as Chief Data Officer, Executive Director at Macquarie Group, where he is leading and building a team of 600 professionals across data, AI, customer engagement and core banking platforms for the organisation. Colleagues have described Ashwin as a strategic and technical leader with the ability to transform an organisation and build the business from the ground up. He has been endorsed for his skills in enterprise architecture, business intelligence and strategy.

Barry Green
WTW

Barry Green


Chief Data Officer
Expert digital and data leader Barry Green is recognised foe delivering strategic plans with an innovative mindset while creating value within organisations. With a strong background in facilitating organisational change and achieving business objectives, Barry seeks to use data to drive this change. Throughout his career, Barry has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including EMEA Business Transformation Head Consumer Banking at Citi, Chief Data Officer Consultant / Strategic Enterprise Data Architect at DSM Animal Nutrition & Health and his current role as Chief Data Officer at WTW. In addition to this, Barry co-authored a best-selling book on Amazon titled Data Means Business. Colleagues have described Barry as a knowledgeable and experienced leader with strategic direction and a pragmatic business approach. He has been endorsed for his skills in creativity and innovation, reporting and analysis and data strategies.

Barry Panayi
John Lewis Partnership
Barry Panayi


Chief Data and Insight Officer
Described as a pragmatic and constructive data leader, Barry Panayi has more than two decades of experience across data and analytics. Throughout his extensive career, Barry has taken on a wide range of senior roles including Head of Analytics at Vanquis Bank, Virgin Insight - Head of Data & Analytics at Virgin and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Lloyds Banking Group. Alongside his current role as Chief Data and Insight Officer at John Lewis Partnership, Barry is a Non-Executive Director at ofgem and Reach Plc. Colleagues have described Barry as an intelligence and enthusiastic analyst with deep technical skills. He has been endorsed for his skills in business intelligence, analytics and data governance.

Carl-Johan Nakamura
ZEISS Group

Carl-Johan Nakamura


Chief Data Officer
Considered an innovative and tech-savvy data leader, Carl-Johan Nakamura has worked across healthcare, software, media and finance. Throughout his extensive career, Carl-Johan has taken on senior data roles including Head of Data & Analytics, Siemens HS at Siemens Healthineers, Head Data Governance, Product Management & Data Ops, Enterprise Data Platform at IBM and his current role as Chief Data Officer at ZEISS Group. In the past, Carl-Johan has founded several start-ups and is currently serving on the CDO Advisory Board at MIT CDOIQ Program and Evanta, A Gartner Company. CJ has been highly endorsed by colleagues for his skills in strategy development, competitive analysis and program management.

Catarina Gunneberg
Capio Sverige

Catarina Gunneberg


Chief Data Officer
As a CDO at Capio Caroline is responsible to make Capio more data driven to enable higher grade of digitalisation. Capio offers a wide range of high-quality care in medicine, surgery and psychiatry through our hospitals, specialist clinics and health centers in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and its vision is to provide the best possible quality of life for each patient. She is the former Director Information Management and Analytics for Volvo IT.

Chris Daniels
Deutsche Bank

Chris Daniels


Chief Data Officer - Corporate Bank
Pragmatic and results-focussed senior data leader Chris Daniels has more than 15 years of experience across data analytics, data science and data modelling. Throughout his extensive career, Chris has taken on senior roles such as Credit and Rates Interest Claims Manager at UBS Investment Bank, Head of Data Products and Governance - Securities Service and his current role as Managing Director, Chief Data Officer - Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank, where he leads a global team of 100 people, covering data product management, data platform and pipelines. Chris has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in business architecture, risk management and project management.

Christina Poirson
Societe Generale
Christina Poirson


Group Chief Data Officer
A motivated and passionate data leader with a focus on ethical data usage, Christina Poirson has more than 26 years of experience across data and technology roles. Throughout her extensive career, Christina has taken on a variety of positions including Senior Auditor at PwC, Deputy Director Internal Control Capital Markets at Naxitis Banques Populaires and her current role as Group Chief Data Officer at Societe Generale, where she has worked for over 14 years. Colleagues have endorsed Christina for her skills in risk management, investment banking and change management.

Christopher Bannocks
QBE

Christopher Bannocks


Group Chief Data Officer
Considered a data transformation and strategic planning executive, Christopher Bannocks has more than 25 years of experience across data, operations and technology transformation in addition to working across international markets and implementing change management initatives. Throughout his career, Christopher has taken on a wide range of roles including Managing Director - Head of Master Data Management at Barclays, SVP, Chief Data Officer at Danone and her current role as Group Chief Data Officer at QBE Insurance. Alongside his role, Christopher is a Board Member at the MIT Center for Information Systems Research. Colleagues have described Christopher as a leader who encourages strategic thinking, innovation and action and creates cohesive and caring teams. He has been endorsed for his skills in business development, strategy and market data.

Clara Thibault
Pierre Fabre Group

Clara Thibault


Chief Data Officer
Clara describes herself as a a communication professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate communications with a deep knowledge in employer branding, internal communications, web content and social media strategies. She is the Chief Data Officer of Pierre Fabre Group, an alliance of pharmacuetical and dermocosmetics expertise.

Cliona Molony
IDEXX

Cliona Molony


Chief Data Officer, VP & R&E
Analytics, data and technology leader Cliona Molony has more than two decades of experience solving enterprise business problems by bringing together data science talent, technical capabilities and business acumen. In addition to this, she has created digital, data and AI products that have increased revenue streamlined and enhanced operations for a variety of businesses. Throughout her extensive career, Cliona Molony has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Senior Director & Head of Computational Biomedicine at Pfizer, Global Head of Data Science, Data, Digital at Sanofi and her current role as Chief Data Officer, VP R&D at IDEXX. Cliona has been highly endorsed by colleagues for her skills in data systems, AI strategy and automation.

Craig Brabec
Best Buy

Craig Brabec


Senior Vice President, Chief Data Analytics Officer
Equipped with more than 25 years of experience across corporate strategy and data analytics, Craig Brabec has a proven track record in leading enterprise transformation and establishing advanced analytics data strategies. Throughout his extensive career, Craig has taken on a wide range of senior data roles including Chief Analytics Officer at Caterpillar, Global Lead, Data Insights & Analytics at Ford Motor Company and his current role as Senior Vice President, Chief Data Analytics Officer at Best Buy. In addition to this, Craig is an Adjunct Faculty member for Chief Data Officer Executive Education at Carnegie Mellon University. Colleagues have endorsed Craig for his skills in business analytics, business intelligence and leadership.

Dan Kellett
Capital One

Dan Kellett


Chief Data Officer
Experienced data leader Dan Kellet has worked across a variety of organisations leading cross-functional teams and using distrbuted computing technologies to change the way they do business. Throughout his extensive career at CapitalOne, Dan has taken on a range of roles and positions including Staistician Manager, Senior Director of Data Science and his current role as Chief Data Officer, a position he has held for over two years. Colleagues have described Dan as an engaging leader with deep expertise in data science and analysis. He has been endorsed for his skills in data engineering, strategic influence and machine learning.

David Wright
BNY Mellon

David Wright


Divisional Chief Data Officer - Enterprise Data Management
With a strong background in leveraging practical knowledge and advancing business strategies, David Wright uses integrated and creative thinking with data, technology and operations experience to understand business needs. Throughout his career, David has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Global Reference Data Chief Data Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co, Global Head of Data Governance, Quality and Inquiry and his current role as Divisional Chief Data Officer - Enterprise Data Management at BNY Mellon, where he has worked for over two years. Colleagues have endorsed David for his skills in enterprise architecture, data management and data analysis.

David-Stephane Fala
Allianz Partners

David-Stephane Fala


Chief Data Officer
As CDO of Allianz Partners, in France, David-Stephane defines the company's global data strategy in line with the business strategy and Allianz Group data strategy, and leads global data governance, data lifecycle management and data sourcing. He is also responsible for the global governance framework, processes, standards, tools and steering. A three-times CDO, he is the former Group CDO of Coface Group and Jems Group.

Eileen Vidrine
Department of the Air Force

Eileen Vidrine


Chief Data & AI Officer
With more than two decades of experience across information technology and data, Eileen Vidrine is considered an expert data and technology leader. Throughout her extensive career, Eileen has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Enterprise Learning Technologies Program Manager at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Senior Strategic Advisor for Data to the Federal CIO at the Office of Management and Budget and her current role as Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at the Department of the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office. Eileen has been highly endorsed by colleagues for her skills in federal government, program management and enterprise architecture.

Elisabeth Zehnder
Leroy Merlin

Elisabeth Zehnder


Chief Data Officer
Elisabeth is a highly experienced data and technical leader. She is currently Chief Data Officer for Leroy Merlin, a major player in the global DIY market and the founding company of GROUPE ADEO, offering products and solutions for DIY, decoration, construction and gardening. She is also a domain leader for ADEO Services and a Member of the Governance Committee for La Cite de I'IA, in Lille, France.

Fabian Winter
Munich Re (Group)

Fabian Winter


Group Chief Data Officer
With multiple publications on data and analytics, Fabian Winter is considered an expert data leader with more than 16 years of experience. Throughout his extensive career at Munich Re, Fabian has taken on senior roles including Consultant Advanced Analytics, Head of Analytics / Senior Executive Management and his current role as Group Chief Data Officer, where he oversees the central division for data and analytics and has global responsibility for all data, analytics and AI activity within the organisation. Fabian has been highly endorsed for his skills in business analytics, project management and strategic consulting.

Francois-Xavier Pierrel
JCDecaux
Francois-Xavier Pierrel


Group Chief Data Officer
Francois-Xavier is the Group CDO for JCDecaux, where he is also the Board Member for Media Aeroport de Paris, French Tech Corporate Community and Displayce. Ahighly experienced leader with a wide range of skills, FX is the previous data director for Renault, Head of Marketing Science, Souther Europe for Meta and a Head of Adserving for Microsoft. He combines his varied career and insights into the data function to fully serve the business.

Gavin Goodland
National Grid

Gavin Goodland


Chief Data Officer
Gavin is a digital technology leader with an international career delivering transformational change for energy businesses, governments and service companies, with experience driving technology strategies that work, in tough commercial and operating environments. Cirrently the Chief Data Officer for the National Grid, he was the Chief Data Officer for BP, where he worked for over 12 years.

Gina Papush
Bristol Myers Squibb

Gina Papush


Chief Data Analytics Officer
Innovative business and technology executive Gina Papush has more than 25 years of experience across data, analytics, AI and digital-driven value creation. Gina has a proven track record in achieving financial goals and business growth through her expertise in strategy and is recognised as a results-driven inspirational leader with a strong collaboration mindset. Throughout her extensive career, Gina has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Head of Customer Analytics and Marketing Services at Fulcrum Analytics, global Chief Data and Analytics Officer at QBE Insurance and her current role as Chief Data Analytics Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb. In addition to this, Gina is a Board Member at the IAT Insurance Group and Advisory Council Member at the Women in Business Collaborative. Gina has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in financial services, database marketing and predictive analytics.

Guiraude Lame
Natixis

Guiraude Lame


Chief Data Officer
Guiraude is a seasoned, versatile and visionary leader, passionate by progress across the organizations, and by driving people through the related transformations. Currently Chief Data officer of Natixis she is dedicated to defining and deploying the data ambition with the aim to make data available and valuable, and has 20 years of experience delivering digital, process and data transformations and building effective and diverse communities to develop people and capabilities.

Harvinder Atwal
Evri

Harvinder Atwal


Chief Data Officer
In his role, Harvinder is helping transform the largest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK, Evri, by delivering an exciting new data strategy. He is the former Chief Data Scientist for Moneysupermarket Group, a role he held for six years, and which included being an executive member reporting directly to the CEO and leader of a cross-functional team of 45 responsible for data science, product analytics, business intelligence, and management of the Group's £63 million performance media budget.

Hema Yalamanchi
Kraft Heinz

Hema Yalamanchi


Chief Data Officer
Hema is responsible for vision, strategy, execution and delivery of Enterprise Data Management and Analytics, Digital Products, Business Intelligence solutions, and with her team has built and established the Enterprise Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Quality, AI/ Machine Learning capabilities and Data Democracy and Literacy program from the ground up. She has a 18 years proven track record in leading and executing technology solutions, to align business and technology strategies.

Inga Ros Gunnarsdottir
The City of Reykjavik

Inga Ros Gunnarsdottir


Chief Data Officer
Inga is highly qualified in planning, designing, coordinating, optimising and managing complex global supply chains at a strategic, tactical and operational level. Arriving as The City of Reykjavik's Chief Data Officer via an unusual route of professional artisitic gymnast for the National Tea, she has Consulted for a number of Icelandic firms and is a MasterData Graduate of L'Oreal.

Jaya Kolhatkar
Hulu
Jaya Kolhatkar


Chief Data Officer
Specialising in building predictive algorithms, targeting and segmentation and campaign management, Jaya Kolhatkar has more than two decades of experience. Throughout her extensive career, Jaya has taken on a wide range of senior roles including Senior Director, Risk Analytics at eBay, Senior Director, Product and Analytics at PayPal, Chief Analytics Officer and Co-Founder at Inkiru and her current role as Chief Data Officer at Hulu. Jaya has been highly endorsed by colleagues for her skills in analytics, data mining and agile methodologies.

Jim Young
AIG

Jim Young


Global Chief Data Officer
Data and analytics expert Jim Young has more than 29 years of experience implementing data-driven strategies, executing large-scale data solutions and delivering significant business value. Throughout his extensive career, Jim has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Director of Business Intelligence at Allstate, Senior Vice President Information Management and Analytics at Travelers and his current role as Global Chief Data Officer at AIG, where Jim and his team leverage data and analytics to improve and transform financial performance, customer experience and operational efficiency. Jim has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in business intelligence, financial analysis and data warehousing.

Johanna Hutchinson
BAE Systems

Johanna Hutchinson


Chief Data Officer
A highly experienced data specialist, Johanna Hutchinson specialises in analytical skills, data analysis and lecturing. Throughout her extensive career, Johanna has taken on a wide range of senior leadership roles including Head of Data Strategy at HM Revenue and Customs, Head of Analysis Covid-19 at the Department of Health and Social Care and her current role as Chief Data Officer at BAE Systems. Alongside her role, Johanna is a Member of the Board of Trustees at The Royal Statistics Society, a position she has held for over four years. Colleagues have endorsed Johanna for her skills in qualitative research, data analysis and data collection.

Jonathan Saunders
Direct Line Group

Jonathan Saunders


Chief Data Officer
Jonathan is an award-winning data leader, currently Chief Data Officer of Direct Line Group, where he has worked for over six years. At DLG Jonathan has a mandate to lead data across all brands and services, helping DLG to become even more customer-focussed through data and digital transformation. Prior to DLG, Jonathan held several senior global leadership positions at various organisations.

Jorge Miranda
Daraz

Jorge Miranda


Chief Data Officer
Recognised as an established data, product and technology leader, Jorge Miranda has more than 15 years of experience in solving customer problems and building world-class organisations. Throughout his career, Jorge has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including External Consultant at WeDo Technologies, Lead Product Owner at Rocket Internet SE and his current role as Chief Data Officer at Daraz, where he leads the big data and product functions while using key strategic assets to push innovation within the organisation. Colleagues have described Jorge as a true leader who manages to create a positive and balanced approach when approaching project goals and motivates his teams. He has been endorsed for his skills in e-commerce, team leadership and product innovation.

José Meroño
The Adecco Group

José Meroño


Chief Data Officer
José is a data and analytics leader with over 20 years experience. Currently the data strategy director for The Adecco Group, which delivers people solutions on a local and international level, shaping the future of work and the global employment landscape, and baed in Spain, he is the former Data Director for PRISA, where he created and directed the data division of Grupo Prisa, comprising of its digital newspapers and radio station, from scratch.

Kala Iyengar
Delaware North

Kala Iyengar


Chief Data Officer
Information technology executive and entrepreneurial data leader Kala Iyengar is passionate about utilising data. Kala has more than two decades of experience across the software industry driving big data product development and analytics, data security and data governance. Throughout her extensive career, Kala has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Senior IT Consultant at the World Financial Group, Vice President, Data Privacy & Protection at Equifax and her current role as Chief Data Officer at Delaware North. Colleagues have endorsed Kala for her skills in quality assurance, process improvement and agile methodologies.

Karen Ambrose
The Francis Crick Institute

Karen Ambrose


Chief Data Officer & Head of Data Management & Analytics
Karen is the Chief Data Officer of The Francis Crick Institute, a distinctive biomedical research institute committed to advancing, promoting and sharing understanding of human health and disease, where she has brought her skills, data science, strategies and analysis, and research data management and databases, to the fore. Experienced in the health and life sciences sector, she is the former Principal DBA for the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.

Kate Platonova
HSBC

Kate Platonova


Group Chief Data Officer
Equipped with a variety of experience across multiple technology leadership roles, Kate Platonova is considered a exceptional data leader. Throughout her extensive career, Kate has taken on a myriad of senior roles including Data Architect at Barclays Capital, General Manager - Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer at HSBC and her current role as SVP & CIO for Downstream & Renewables at Shell, where she oversees areas including information technology and strategy. Colleagues at Shell have endorsed Kate for her skills in digital strategy, data warehousing and leadership.

Kate Sargent
Financial Times

Kate Sargent


Chief Data Officer
At the Financial Times, Kate is responsible for the end-to-end data delivery and value realisation through building a scalable data capability that supports the growth of the FT and enables their Product strategy. She has had consistent success at leading teams of different sizes, compositions and disciplines, and is a firm believer in the value of a strong leadership, linked to the organisational strategy, that drives genuine engagement, improved productivity and accelerated career development. Her career has spanned well-known names such as easyJet, Tesco, Ocado, Sky and TUI, driving a step-change in the extent to which an organisation embraces and creates commercial benefit from its data asset, whilst embedding a skilled, highly committed, and diverse data and analytics function that is net value-adding.

Katrin Drumm
ING

Katrin Drumm


Chief Data Officer Global Retail
With more than two decades of experience across data, auditing and transactional services, Katrin Drumm is considered an expert data leader. Throughout her extensive career, Katrin has taken on a wide range of senior positions and roles such as Audit Manager, New York City at at Ernst & Young, Senior Manager - Transaction Strategy Group at KPMG and her current role as Chief Data Officer Global Retail at ING. Colleagues have endorsed Katrin for her skills and expertise in process improvement, IFRS and due dilligence.

Kshitij Kumar
Haleon

Kshitij Kumar


Chief Data Officer
Data, analytics and AI expert Kshitij Kumar is considered a strategic technology and data visionary, with more than three decades of experience across software design, big data analytics and senior technology roles. Throughout his extensive career, KK has taken on a wide range of roles including Chief Data Officer Governing Body at Evanta, a Gartner Company, Chief Data Officer at Farfetch and his current role as Chief Data Officer at Haleon, where oversees all aspects of data, analytics and AI. Colleagues describe KK as an inspirational and infrastructure-focussed leader with skills in digital transformation, data management and data analysis.

Lauren Sager Weinstein
TFL
Lauren Sager Weinstein


Chief Data Officer
Lauren is TfL's CDO where she is responsible for driving TfL’s decision, making and improved customer services through provision of data products and services. She is also responsible for TfL’s Business Intelligence/Data Science strategy, TfL’s technical platform design, development, and support for data products and services.

Leila Martins
Lojas Renner

Leila Martins


Chief Data Officer
Senior data leader Leila Martins has more than two decades of experience across information technology, marketing and data. Throughout her extensive career, Leila has taken on a wide variety of roles and positions including Marketing and Product Coordinator at Equifax, Head of Data Management and Data Governance at Serasa Experian and her current role as Chief Data Officer at Lojas Renner S.A, where she has worked for over a year. In addition to this, Leila is the Owner of alternative medicine establishment Espaco Kandala. Colleagues have described Leila as a strategic and energetic leader who has the ability to coordinate complex projects and achieve operational goals. She has been endorsed for her skills in analytics, management and marketing.

Lien Bailey
Intellectual Property Office (IPO) UK

Lien Bailey


Chief Data Officer
Lien is the Chief Data Officer for the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the official government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom.

Lionel Lopez
National Bank of Canada

Lionel Lopez


Chief Data Officer
Senior executive Lionel Lopez is recognised as an international data leader with deep business acumen, complex problem-solving skills and an ability to create clear business direction alongside robust delivery plans and operations excellence. Throughout his extensive career, Lionel has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Head of Risk Consumer Finance and Analytics at Standard Chartered Bank, Program Director Data Strategy at Australia Bank and his current role as Chief Data Officer at the National Bank of Canada, where he is responsible for areas such as data literacy, advanced analytics and data management. Lionel has been described as an authentic leader who is recognised for his high integrity, innovative approaches and developing results-driven teams.

Maria Macuare
Mondelez International

Maria Macuare


Global Chief Data Officer
Business intelligence and analytics executive Maria Macuare has a strong background in working across fast-developing markets around the world and creating effective analytics organisations and services. Throughout her extensive career, Maria has taken on a variety of roles and positions including North America Data Science Leader at Procter & Gamble, Operations, Business Analytics & Information Systems Department Advisory Board Member at the University of Cincinnati and her current role as Global Chief Data Officer - VP MDS Global Data and Analytics. Maria has been highly endorsed by colleagues for her skills in customer insight, business analysis and consumer products.

Maria Papastathi
Shell
Maria Papastathi


Chief Data Officer - Technology
Technically sophisticated and innovative leader Dr. Maria Papastathi has more than two decades of experience across energy, business, operations, IT and acquisitions. Throughout her extensive career at Shell, Dr. Papastathi has taken on a variety of roles such as Senior Programme Manager - International Relations, Head of Operations Digital Transformation - International Assignment and her current role as Chief Data Officer - Technology, where she leads and influences delivery to drive value from data. Colleagues have endorsed Dr. Papastathi for her skills in stakeholder management, business strategy and project portfolio management.

Martin Houghton
Jaguar Land Rover

Martin Houghton


Chief Data Officer & Director of Data Platforms
Passionate about data and managing this ethically for the benefit of customers and shareholders, Martin Houghton is considered an expert data leader with more than three decades of experience across the industry. Throughout his career, Martin has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Global Solutions and Delivery Manager - Data Standards and Analytics, Chief Data Officer and Head of Digital Services at Target Group and his current role as Chief Data Officer & Director of Data Platforms at Jaguar Land Rover. Colleagues have described Martin as a visionary in the business intelligence area with strong technical knowledge and a deep understanding of all things information management.

Mercedes Speer
Scotiabank

Mercedes Speer


Chief Data Officer, Global Retail
Passionate and results-oriented leader Mercedes Speer has a wealth of experience across the banking and financial services industry with expertise in data, wealth management and strategy development. Mercedes has a proven track record in analysing critical business requirements, identifying efficiencies and developing innovative and cost-effective solutions. Throughout her extensive career, Mercedes has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Technical Delivery Manager, Product Development at EDS Canada, Senior Director, Strategic Data Initiatives and Planning at CIBC and her current role as Chief Data Officer, Global Retail at Scotiabank, where she is responsible for the organisation's data governance strategy and implementation. Colleagues have endorsed Mercedes for her skills in business analysis, business process improvement and management.

Merle Zwiers
Ministerie van Defensie

Merle Zwiers


Chief Data Officer
Seasoned data scientist and leader Merle Zwiers has more than a decade of experience across educational research, data science and statistics. Throughout her extensive career, Merle has taken on a variety of roles and positions including Senior Data Scientist at Provincie Flevoland, Statistics and Data Science Teacher at Tridata and her current role as Chief Data Officer at the Dutch Department of Defence, where she has worked for over three years. Colleagues have endorsed Merle for a range of skills including quantitative research, statistics and lecturing.

Miryem Salah
Vodafone

Miryem Salah


Chief Data Officer
A seasoned senior technology leader with more than a decade of experience across a myriad of data roles, Miryem Salah is considered a data professional. Throughout her extensive career, Miryem has taken on a wide range of roles including Management Consultant - Nutrition and Public Health at the NHS Trust, Head of Analytics / AI Delivery and her current role as Chief Data Officer & Head of Digital & Transformation at Vodafone. Colleagues have endorsed Miryem for her skills in change management, leadership and research. She has been described as a data professional who demonstrates interpersonal skills, and dedication within her role.

Moez Hassan
Royal Caribbean Group

Moez Hassan


Chief Data Officer
Accomplished data and analytics executive Moez Hassan has a wealth of experience in developing high-performance teams and implementing innovative business strategies. Moez specialises in areas such as big data, data engineering and data warehousing. Throughout his career, Moez has taken on roles and positions including Manager, Business Intelligence at Deloitte Consulting, Managing Director, Global Data Technology at Charles Schwab and his current role as Chief Data Officer Royal Caribbean Group, where he is responsible for overseeing areas such as improving the data and analytics strategy throughout the company's global operations. Colleagues have described him as an outstanding leader and talented professional. He has been endorsed for his skills in data warehousing, business intelligence and data integration.

Nina Marila
Elisa

Nina Marila


Chief Data Officer
Nina has over a decade of experience creating business value by applying data science across various industries all over the world. She combines her know-how in Data Science, Design Thinking, and Business, and gets her motivation from seeing how the data is bringing answers to the problems that have been impossible to solve before, and how the utilisation of data breaks silos in the companies. Currently at Elisa as its CDO, she is the former Head of Data for Solteq, where she led its plus-100 data unit and experts to help its customers drive business value from their own data.

Niraj Khalpada
Home Credit India

Niraj Khalpada


Chief Data Officer
Equipped with more than two decades of international experience in building and leading AI, analytics, automation, digital transformation and generating business value for Fortune companies, Niraj Khalpada is regarded as a dedicated data leader. Throughout his extensive career, Niraj has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Data Analytics Lead at Shell, Senior Director - Head, Data Science & Strategy, Invent India at Capgemini and his current role as Chief Data Officer at Home Credit India. Colleagues descrube Niraj as a leader with a combination of business acumen, domain expertise and execution skills, with a strong understanding of technical architecture and approaching problems with an analytical mindset. He has been endorsed for his skills in leadership, analytics and IT strategy.

Niresh Rajah
Danske Bank

Niresh Rajah


Group Chief Data Officer
Considered an established and innovative data leader, Niresh Rajah has more than more than two decades of experience across data management, analytics, data platforms, privacy and architecture. Throughout his career, Niresh has taken on a variety of roles including Managing Director, Head of Data, RegTech & Digital Advisory Practice at Grant Thornton UK, Resident Expert - Data & Regulation at Oxford Foundry and his current role as Group Chief Data Officer at Danske Bank. Colleagues have described Niresh as a professional data and regulatory change expert equipped with a rare mix of expert advice, transformation capabilities and personal drive to deliver organisational objectives. He has been endorsed for his skills in change management, stakeholder management and organisational design.

Nuala Kennedy-Preston
People's Postcode Lottery

Nuala Kennedy-Preston


Chief Data Officer
Equipped with more than 13 years of experience across data management, Nuala Kennedy-Preston is passionate about data and using this to improve business growth within organisations. Throughout her career, Nuala has taken on roles ranging from Managing Director at DDL Insight to her current role as Chief Data Officer at People's Postcode Lottery, where she has worked for over a decade. Colleagues have endorsed Nuala for a broad range of skills including database marketing, digital marketing and analytics.

Olivia Kew-Fickus
Vanderbilt University

Olivia Kew-Fickus


Chief Data Officer
Data strategist and people-oriented change leader Olivia Kew-Fickus has more than 25 years of experience across data governance, strategy development and research management. Throughout her extensive career, Olivia has taken on roles such as Director of Strategic Planning at the University of Birmingham, Assistant Provost and Executive Director, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness and her current role as Chief Data Officer and Executive Director, Data and Strategic Analytics at Vanderbilt University. Olivia has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in international development, policy analysis and strategic planning.

Pascal Borst
Hella

Pascal Borst


Chief Data Officer
Pascal Borst is an executive data leader with more than two decades of experience across defence and manufacturing. Throughout his extensive career, Pascal has taken on a wide range of roles including Head PLM Methods and Processes, Head of Master Data Management & Data Governance and her current role as Chief Data Officer at motor vehicle manufacturing company Hella. Pascal has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in master data management, project management and document management.

Pascale Hutz
American Express
Pascale Hutz


Chief Data Officer, EVP Enterprise Digital & Data Solutions
With more than 28 years of experience across risk management, global strategy and data, Pascale Hutz is considered a seasoned data leader. Throughout her extensive career at American Express, Pascale has taken on roles such as Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President and her current role as Cheif Data Officer, Executive Vice President, where she leads a team responsible for deploying cutting-edge digital experiences powered by data and the strategy and execution of enterprise data management and governance. Colleagues have endorsed Pascale for her skills in risk management, operations management and financial services.

Patricia Maqetuka
Nedbank

Patricia Maqetuka


Chief Data Officer
With a specialty for information technology, project portfolio management and systems analysis, Patricia Maqetuka has a strong background in business development and is equipped with a Master's degree in Technical Cybernetics and Automation. Throughout her extensive career, at Nedbank Patricia has taken on roles including Executive and Chief Data Officer. Colleagues at Nedbank have highly endorsed Patricia for her skills in systems analysis, application development and software project management.

Paul Lodge
DWP

Paul Lodge


Chief Data Officer
As CDO, Paul ensures that data analytics supports the most vulnerable in society and leverages the greatest value from the investment of taxpayer funding. At the Department for Work and Pensions, in the UK, Paul has revolutionised cloud, from 100% On-Premise Hosting to 70% Cloud (and rising), de-segregated business lines to the enablement of advanced analytics, built data as products, creating trust-worthy, secure, reliable and well-managed value, and driven automation. His overarching aim is to support data analytics that make a positive difference in society.

Pier Culazzo
Standard Chartered

Pier Culazzo


Group Chief Data Officer
An innovative business leader with more than two decades of experience managing P&Ls in large technology and financial companies, Pier Luigi Cualazzo and delivering growth, Pier is considered a seasoned data leader. Throughout his career, Pier has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Technology Risk & IT Security Consultant at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, Executive Operations Sourcing and BCM Leader at GE Capital International and Head of Digital Identity, Data Products and Data Science at Visa, where he worked for over five years. In his current role at Standard Chartered, Pier is responsible for areas such as overseeing the group data strategy, AI and data sovereignty and leading teams to optimise processes. Colleagues have described Pier as a passionate and pragmatic leader with skills in data visualisation, business planning and data management.

Rachel Wang
US Department of State

Rachel Wang


Bureau Chief Data Officer, Diplomatic Security
Rachel Wang is the Bureau Chief Data Officer at the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security. She leverages data-driven insights and strategic thinking to implement top organisation priorities, working at the intersection between analytics and digital transformation. Prior to joining the State Department, Rachel spent over eight years in the private sector. Most recently, she was a Manager at Deloitte, leading cross-functional teams in building end-to-end analytics solutions, providing actionable insights, and growing the analytics maturity of several organizations by applying data science techniques to the organizations’ most pressing business questions.

Raj Nimmagadda
Sanofi

Raj Nimmagadda


Chief Data Officer, Data & Data Sciences
Recognised as a detail-oriented business leader Raj Nimmagadda has a strong background in leading digital and data transformation while placing a focus on customer-centricity, operational excellence and guiding culture change through innovation. Raj has more than two decades of experience across business and strategic planning, technology solutions delivery and building high-performance teams. Throughout her extensive career, Raj has taken on roles ranging from Director, Global Head Data Sciences & Standards, Analytics at Novartis to her current role as Chief Data Officer R&D, Data and Data Sciences at Sanofi, where she is responsible for next-generation data strategy development and execution. Colleagues have described Raj as a process-oriented and committed leader with deep expertise across the business domain.

Rex Davis
RBC

Rex Davis


Chief Data Officer at RBC
Proven transformation leader Dr. Rex Davis has more than two decades of experience in leading global teams across data, science and technology. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Davis has taken on a wide variety of roles and positions including National Loyalty and Direct Marketing Director at Coles Supermarkets, Chief Technology Officer at Dunnhumby and SVP, Enterprise Data Strategy and Governance at RBC, where he has worked for over two years. Colleagues have endorsed Dr. Davis for his skills in customer insight, analytics and database marketing.

Richard White
New York Life Insurance Company

Richard White


Chief Data Officer
With a wealth of experience across data management and technology implementation, Richard White specialises in data governance, architecture, application development and large-scale enterprise implementations. Throughout his career, Richard has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Information Officer (Director), Enterprise Architecture at AIG, Vice President, Enterprise Data Management at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and his current role as Chief Data Officer at the New York Life Insurance Company, where he develops and oversees the implementation of the organisation's data strategy, analytics and data governance. Richard has been endorsed for his skills in master data management, enterprise architecture and data modelling.

Rolee Satyam
Westpac

Rolee Satyam


Chief Data Officer
Equipped with expertise in digital transformation, analytics, AI and data science, Rolee Satyam is a senior data leader with more than 16 years of experience. Throughout her extensive career, Rolee has taken on a wide range of roles including Senior Manager, Customer Propostion and Analytics at Walmart Global eCommerce, Head of Digital Experience Growth & Insights at WooliesX and her current role as Chief Data Officer, Consumer and Business Banking at Westpac. Colleagues have described Rolee as an analytics expert who can switch seamlessly on day-to-day analysis and higher level strategic projects. She has been endorsed for her skills in competitive intelligence, cross-functional team leadership and statistical data analysis.

Ruben Ganzaroli
Haier Europe

Ruben Ganzaroli


Group Chief Data Officer
An executive data leader with a proven track record in building diverse operating units, providing strategic direction and implementing data and analytics, Ruben Marco Ganzaroli has more than 19 years of experience. Throughout his extensive career, Ruben has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Head of IT Project Management, Methods and Tools at Ferrari, Group Chief Data Officer at Autostrade per Italia and his current role as Group Chief Data Officer at Haier Europe. With specialties in IT governance and strategy, Ruben is know for delivering business value and implementing cost-effective data and digital solutions.

Ruben Lara Hernandez
Tesco

Ruben Lara Hernandez


Data & Analytics Director
A seasoned data leader with more than two decades of experience across a variety of areas, Ruben Lara Hernandez is considered a highly effective and valuable leader. Throughout his extensive career, Ruben has taken on a wide range of roles including Executive General Manager of External Data Monetization at Ethiad Etisalat, Head of Big Data Analytics at Vodafone and his current role as Data and Analytics Director at Tesco. Alongside his role, Ruben is a CDAO Governing Board Member at Evanta, a Gartner Company. Colleagues have described Ruben as a data science leader with strong technical skills who is proactive in his leadership approach and works collaboratively to find a straightforward solution.

Sanda Ivankovic
Allianz

Sanda Ivankovic


Group Chief Data Officer
A senior data and technology leader with more than 26 years of experience across the insurance industry, Sanda Ivankovic is considered a data expert. Throughout her extensive career at Allianz, Sanda has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including CIO, Regional Manager Business Operations, Head of Global Data Architecture and her current role as Group Chief Data Officer. Colleagues have endorsed Sanda for her skills in global program development, business strategy and risk management.

Sanjeevan Bala
ITV

Sanjeevan Bala


Group Chief Data & AI Officer
Experience data executive and FTSE NED, Sanjeevan Bala has a wide range of expertise in delivering digital data and AI Transformations for growth strategies. Throughout his extensive career, Sanjeevan has taken on a variety of roles and positions such as Head of Business Development at Clear Cell Group, Head of Data Science (CDO) - Consumer & Strategy at Channel 4 and his current role as Group Chief Data & AI Officer at ITV. Alongside this, Sanjeevan is the Co-Chair, Chief Data & AI Officer Board Member at Evanta and an Advisory Board Member at Data IQ. Colleagues have described Sanjeevan as an energic, charming and insightful expert in his field. He has been endorsed for his skills in customer insight, thought-leadership and big data.

Santosh Komal
Standard Bank Group

Santosh Komal


Chief Data Officer, Global Markets
Equipped with a wealth of experience in articulating data strategies and implementing information technology solutions, Santosh Komal specialises in leading strategic initiatives, contributing to solutions and execution and enabling value within organisations. Throughout his extensive career, Santosh has taken on a variety of roles including Strategist, Enterprise Architect, System Specialist at Liberty Life, Senior Solutions Architect / Business Development at T-Systems and his current role as Chief Data Officer - Global Markets at Standard Bank Group, where he has worked for nine years. Colleagues have endorsed Santosh for his skills in enterprise architecture, project management and data analysis.

Sara Dillon
Henry Schein

Sara Dillon


Chief Data Officer
Experienced Senior Executive in Research and Market Data with a demonstrated track record in the financial services industry. Strong research professional skilled in Strategy and Thought Leadership, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Global Research, and Private Equity.

Sebastian Klapdor
Vista
Sebastian Klapdor


EVP, Chief Data Officer
Passionate about the many uses and benefits of data for businesses, Dr, Sebastian Klapdor has more than 16 years of experience across digital and data transformations as well as supporting strategic goals for different organisations. Throughout his career, Dr. Klapdor has taken on roles ranging from Partner at McKinsey & Company, EVP Chief Data Officer at Vista, where he leads a world-class data and analytics function that builds products to support Vistaprint's transformation journey to deliver customer value. Colleagues have endorsed Dr. Klapdor for his skills in data science, strategy and management consulting.

Sheetal Patole
Barclays

Sheetal Patole


Chief Data Officer & MD
Recognised thought leader and C-suite executive Sheetal Patole has more than two decades of experience in business-led technology transformation to enable customer centricity with data, digital and innovation. Throughout her extensive career, Sheetal has taken on a wide range of roles including Lead for Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence at PwC, Chief Data and Analytics Officer - Banking and Financial Services Group at Macquarie Group and her current role as CDO & CIO for Data Engagement & Ops at Barclays. She has been described by colleagues as a dedicated and accomplished professional with an infectious passion for technology and innovation.

Sian Thomas
Department for Business and Trade

Sian Thomas


Chief Data Officer
Sian Thomas MBE is the Chief Data Officer for the Department of Business and Trade, where she has worked for over four years. A seasoned data, digital leader within the UK Civil Service, Sian is the former Head of Data, Information Governance and Security at the Food Standard's Agency. She was awarded an MBE for Public Service in the 2023 New Year Honours and has been a member of the Gateway Advisory Board since 2017.

Silvana Perfetti
Newsan

Silvana Perfetti


Chief Data Officer
An expert in project management, process automation and business operations, Silvana Perfetti has more than two decades of experience across the information technology industry. Throughout her extensive career, Silvana has taken on a wide range of roles and positions such as Functional Analyst Systems Area at GCBA, Business Operations Manager for Europe and Latin America at Accenture and her current role as Chief Data Officer at Newsan, where she is responsible for the government, extraction, processing and analysis of the organisation's data. Colleagues have endorsed Silvana for her skills in project management, team management and development and business processes.

Simon Kaffel
Rank Group

Simon Kaffel


Chief Data Officer
Versatile and forward-thinking data leader Simon Kaffel has a passion for using data to delivery key business goals. Simon is recognised for delivering a variety of innovative data solutions and driving business change through analytics and customer-centric decisioning. Throughout his career, Simon has taken on a range of positions and roles including Head of Information Management at O2, Head of Data Transformation - EMEA at HSBC and his current role as Chief Data Officer at The Rank Group. Colleague have described Simon as an expert in database marketing with skills in CRM, analysis and data warehousing.

Simon Stearn
University of Warwick

Simon Stearn


Chief Data Officer
Considered a charismatic and innovative leader, Simon Stearn has a broad range of experience in building and leading multidisciplinary data science, software and analytics teams across different organisations. Throughout his career, Simon has taken on a variety of roles and positions including Executive Director, Global Big Data and Digital Experience Analytics at Avon, Chief Data and Technology Officer at Symmetry and his current role as Chief Data Officer at the University of Warwick. Colleagues have described Simon as a complex problem solver with sharp technical knowledge and a determination to succeed. He has been endorsed for his skills in strategy, leadership and program management.

Sophie Ollivier
Servier

Sophie Ollivier


Chief Data Officer
As the Chief Data Officer of Servier, Sophie is responsible for making data a performance lever for R&D, by implementing governance rules to guarantee the collection, quality, use and sharing of internal and external data, in compliance with current regulations; facilitating access to data through appropriate means for decision-making; and supporting businesses in their transformation driven by the use of data.

Sophie Troel
Veolie

Sophie Troel


Group Chief Data Officer
Sophie has 20 years of expertise in design of services and digital from strategy, conception to implementation, with particular expertise in digital transformation of business with an approch based on design thinking and reeingeneering of process in co-construction with business. As Group CDO of Veolia, Sophie is using data as a accelerator to Veolia's Ambition to be the number one in ecological transformation, and as an opportunity to unlock new streams of value for collaborators, business, customers and environment. In her previous role at Air France she designed Air France Digital Factory as an innovative workplace to accelerate digital transformation, create new value streams and foster operational efficiency of every business of Air France.

Stefanie Costa Leabo
City of Boston
Stefanie Costa Leabo


Chief Data Officer
Problem-solving and driven executive data leader Stefanie Costa Leabo has a strong background and experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and turning data into actionable insights for organisations. Throughout her extensive career, Stefanie has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Senior SomerStat Analyst at the City of Somerville, Performance Analyst and Chief Data Officer at the City of Boston, where she leads the analytics team within the department of innovation and technology. Colleagues have endorsed Stephanie for her skills in data analysis, leadership and strategy.

Stephan Singh
Pictet

Stephan Singh


Chief Data Officer
Data strategist and leader Stephan Singh has a strong background in implementing data projects and insights aligned to organisational goals and risk and compliance strategies. Stephan has a broad range of experience working across data analytics value chains, providing business insights and data science and he has taken on public speaking roles, sharing his thoughts and insights on data topics such as detecting unusual bank transactions using AI that leverages data and efficient data frameworks. Throughout his extensive career, Stephan has taken on roles ranging from IT Projects Manager to his current role as Chief Data Officer at Pictet Group. He has been endorsed for his skills in change management, risk management and data analysis.

Susanna Moan
Currys

Susanna Moan


Chief Data Officer
Articulate, energetic and determined leader with over 20 years’ experience in commercial and digital strategy, data and analytics, customer loyalty and data driven marketing, with specialism in the consumer sector. Susanna is experienced in leading and developing teams and is an executive team member. Currently at Currys, she is the former Chief Data Officer of comparethemarket.com, where she was accountable for data, strategy and change, and led its digital transformation.

Tammye Garrett
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Tammye Garrett


Chief Data Officer
Data and technology strategist Tammye Garrett has more than two decades of experience leading the development of enterprise-centric solutions in different organisations. Tammye has a strong track record in defining strategies, establishing high-performing teams and leading strong innovation architecture teams to serve the needs of health systems. Throughout her career, Tammye has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Insight, Enterprise Information Management Director at Billings Clinic and Chief Data Officer at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she oversees the design, execution and effectiveness of internal controls, enterprise data and the organisation's overall data strategy. Colleagues have described Tammye as an intelligent data analyst who motivates and encourages her teams. She has been endorsed for her skills in agile methodologies, data strategies and executive leadership.

Tembi Hommes
Arup

Tembi Hommes


Global Chief Data Officer
Executive data and business leader Tembi Hommes has more than two decades of experience working across areas including finance management, data and analytics, strategy and governance and team building. Throughout her extensive career, Tembi has taken on a wide range of senior roles and positions including Director, Data and Analytics at CrossCountry Consulting, Senior Director, Enterprise Data at Peloton and her current role as Global Chief Data Officer at Arup. Colleagues have highly endorsed Tembi for her skills in data architecture, IT infrastructure management, data analytics and project management.

Thomas Guillet
Ministere des Armees

Thomas Guillet


Chief Data Officer
Thomas Guillet is the Chief Data Officer for Ministere des Armees, the French defence and government administration, where he has worked for six years. Highly experienced data and analytics leader, Thomas has particular insights in the French civil service and army deparments over the last 15 years.

Tim Carmichael
Chalhoub Group

Tim Carmichael


Chief Data Officer
Data-driven technology leader Tim Carmichael has more than a decade of experience across data, information technology and analytics roles. Throughout his extensive career, Tim has taken on senior roles and positions such as Founder and Chief Data Officer at Ensifera Limited, S&S Associate - CxO Strategic Data Advisor at Sullivan & Stanley and his current role as Chief Data Officer at Chalhoub Group, where he leads a team of data professionals to accelerate the group's transformation. In addition to this, Tim is a Non-Executive Director at The Dene Group of Companies. Described as a results-driven and passionate data leader by colleagues, Tim has been highly endorsed for his skills in data, digital strategy and information management.

Tim Lum
VMLY&R

Tim Lum


Chief Data Officer
Award-winning strategic and commercial digital and data transformation leader, formulating and implementing new digital product lines, data strategy and commercial analytical benefits for some of the most iconic businesses in the world, transforming businesses to be more customer-centric with data and AI.

Tino van Lessen
AXA

Tino van Lessen


Chief Data Officer
Equipped with more than 16 years of experience across data management, consultancy and reporting roles, Tino van Lessen is considered a seasoned data professional. Throughout his extensive career, Tino has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Specialist in Corporate Controlling & Development at AXA Konzern AG, Finance Development & Services - Head of Reporting and Data Management and his current role as Chief Data Officer at AXA. Tino has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in corporate finance, value-based management and corporate development.

Ursula Cottone
Huntington National Bank

Ursula Cottone


Chief Data Officer
As the Chief Data Officer of Huntingdon National Bank, Ursula has focus on building a best-in-class data and analytics team, espeically on business-focused outcomes of improving the customer experience, growing revenues, driving operational efficiency, and reducing risk for the bank. Dedicated to enabling innovation and solving pain points by executing against an enterprise data strategy and delivering the necessary capabilities, including a strong data management and governance program, an innovative Artificial Intelligence center of excellence and an industrialized data engineering team to support both. She is also a Member of the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association.

Xavier Lagardere
Lufthansa Group

Xavier Lagardere


Chief Data Officer & VP Innovation
Xavier is the Chief Data Officer and VP Innovation for the carrier Lufthansa Group, where is past responsibilities have included Go-To-Market Strategy, Global Channel solutions for Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines. He is also currently a Board Member for Hopper and Vayant Travel Technologies.

Yasuaki Sakamoto
Manulife

Yasuaki Sakamoto


Chief Analytics Officer
With more than 17 years of experience across technology and data science roles, Yasuaki Sakamoto is recognised as an established data leader. Throughout his extensive career, Yasuaki has taken on a wide range of roles and positions including Assistant Professor at the Stevens Institute of Technology, Director of Data Science Practice at DataRobot and his current role as Chief Analytics Officer at Manulife. Yasuaki has been highly endorsed by colleagues for his skills in data analysis, project management and data mining.

Zachery Anderson
Natwest

Zachery Anderson


Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Passionate about leveraging data and analytics to drive transformation and innovation, Zachery Anderson has more than two decades of experience in data, analytics and strategy and is considered a data-driven senior leader. Throughout his extensive career, Zachary has taken on a wide range of roles including Executive Director, PIN Modeling, Statistics and Consulting, SVP and Analytics Officer at Electronic Arts (EA) and his current role as Chief Data and Analytics Officer at NatWest Group, where he oversees areas such as cloud computing and big data, creativity and innovation and data science. In addition to his role, Zachery is a Non-Executive Director at Smart Data Foundry and Faculty Member at Wharton Executive Education. Zachery has been highly endorsed by colleagues for his skills in data management, enterprise risk management and data governance.
Chief Data Officer
Winners at The Studio
Chief Data Officer: Judges
- Anna Gevorgyan, Chief Data Officer / Adviser, Independent Consultant
- Sarah Wilkinson, COO, Virgin Money
- Lauren Walker, Head of Data & Analytics UK, Accenture
- Inken Braunschmidt, Chief Innovation & Digital Officer, Halma
- Gillian Tomlinson, Group Chief Data Officer, The Weir Group PLC
- Michael Zimmer, Chief Data Officer, Zurich Insurance
What makes a Global Chief Data Officer 100 Winner?
Global Chief Data Officer top 100 winners are distinguished by their exceptional ability to revolutionise their respective industries or organisations through the strategic utilisation of data, cloud analytics and ML/AI technologies. They have harnessed the power of these transformative tools to ignite fresh growth opportunities, streamline operational costs, unlock novel revenue streams and redefine their business methodologies.
Moreover, these visionary leaders have fostered a culture of data literacy within their organisations, while also constructing a robust data activation strategy and an intelligence framework that enables them to anticipate industry shifts, gain a competitive edge and supercharge their growth trajectory. Their innovation extends into the realm of analytics, as they leverage AI and machine learning to deliver customer-centric services and enhance the overall customer experience.
As recognised thought leaders, they demonstrate the profound impact of data and the pivotal role of the Chief Data Officer within the C-Suite, setting a remarkable precedent for their peers and colleagues. Furthermore, these finalists champion diversity and inclusivity, setting an example for an organisational culture that celebrates differences and ensures that everyone has a voice in shaping their shared success.
The winners were announced at The Studio, our flagship event held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, where over 200 technology leaders gathered to network, share ideas, and celebrate success in the industry.

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