Data Leaders 25

Abhi Seth

Boeing

Chief AI and data officer

Abhi Seth

Chief AI and data officer

Boeing

Manufacturing

10,000+ employees

Abhi Seth is Boeing’s chief enterprise AI and data officer, where he leads global AI and data strategies. Before Boeing, Seth was chief data officer at TE Connectivity and held senior positions at Honeywell and Caterpillar. During his time at Honeywell, he was the recipient of the 2018 ANNY Excellence in Analytics award by the International Institute of Analytics. His tenure at Caterpillar focused on monetising data and analytics for industries such as mining and construction. Seth holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and human computer interaction and is highly regarded for his contributions to AI and analytics transformation.

Alex Sidgreaves

Zurich

Chief data officer

Alex Sidgreaves

Chief data officer

Zurich

Financial Services

10,000+ employees

Alexandra Sidgreaves is the chief data officer at Zurich UK, where she spearheads the strategic use of data to drive innovation, inform decision-making and fuel business growth. She contributes to the development of the industry as a member of several industry boards, including being co-chair on the Evanta board, where she collaborates with other experts to advance data initiatives. With nearly 20 years of experience across various roles, she has led numerous large-scale data transformation projects and earned widespread recognition for her impact on the field. In 2024, she was listed as the most influential person in data and analytics on the DataIQ 100.

Alexander Alonso

Society for Human Resource Management

Chief data and insights officer

Alexander Alonso

Chief data and insights officer

Society for Human Resource Management

Professional Services

201-500 employees

Alexander Alonso is a passionate thought leader who champions research, insights and innovation at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as chief data and insights officer. HR Magazine named him "one of the most effective communicators of data in recent memory". He has completed more than 400 speaking engagements over the last decade on topics such as AI, data-driven decision-making and organisational psychology. His research has been featured in numerous outlets, including USA Today, NBC News, BBC and CNN.

Andrew Mason

Grainger plc

Head of data and analytics

Andrew Mason

Head of data and analytics

Grainger plc

Real Estate

201-500 employees

Andrew Mason has nearly 20 years of experience elevating data analytics capabilities for organisations in both the private and public sector. He spent four years in the NHS, supporting the organisation during the difficult Covid-19 period, before joining Grainger PLC as head of data in 2021. Mason takes a transformational approach to leading data at the UK’s largest residential landlord, putting data at the centre of decision-making to drive business value. He was recently named one of the 20 Rising Stars in Data & Analytics 2024 by Orbiton’s Driven by Data Magazine and regularly speaks on data visualisation and storytelling.

Andrew Reiskind

MasterCard Incorporated

Chief data officer

Andrew Reiskind

Chief data officer

MasterCard Incorporated

Financial Services

10,000+ employees

Andrew Reiskind is the chief data officer at Mastercard, where he is responsible for the company’s enterprise-wide data strategy. He has developed a strong data culture at the organisation and ensures Mastercard helps its customers make smarter, data-driven decisions with trust and responsibility at the core. He has also worked as a privacy and intellectual property counsel, advising in sectors such as marketing and advertising. This background in privacy law strengthens his authority leading Mastercard with ethical data practices and compliance across its global network.

Berta Rodriguez-Hervas

Pfizer

Chief AI and analytics officer

Berta Rodriguez-Hervas

Chief AI and analytics officer

Pfizer

Pharma

10,000+ employees

Berta Rodriguez-Hervas is the recently appointed chief AI and analytics officer at Pfizer. Her appointment highlights Pfizer's commitment to leveraging AI to enhance its capabilities. Previously, she served as vice president of artificial intelligence, algorithms and machine learning operations at Stellantis. Her experience includes AI and machine learning leadership roles at Nvidia and Tesla. She also worked as a PhD Research Associate at Mercedes-Benz, focusing on machine learning and radar systems.

Cameron Davies

Yum! Brands

Chief data officer

Cameron Davies

Chief data officer

Yum! Brands

FMCG

10,000+ employees

Cameron Davies serves as the chief data officer at Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company and the owner of some of the most famous food chains, including KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Davies has over 25 years of experience developing and leading advanced analytical teams across various business environments and has previously held positions at Disney and NBCUniversal. He has a strong track record of building advanced technology strategies to deliver business value and influencing organisational data culture. Under his leadership, Yum! Brands has made significant progress in its data maturity journey.

Dane Buchanan

M&C Saatchi Performance

Chief data and analytics officer

Dane Buchanan

Chief data and analytics officer

M&C Saatchi Performance

Marketing & Advertising

1-200 employees

Dane Buchanan's curiosity about data has led him to his role as chief data & analytics officer at M&C Saatchi Performance. He has accumulated nearly 15 years of experience working with data across global media brands, including a range of certificates in computer science and machine learning from institutions such as Stanford and MITx. Buchanan regularly writes for Medium, simplifying data measurement for their online readers, and is often invited to speak about the future of data-driven marketing.

David Salvagnini

NASA

Chief data officer and chief artificial intelligence officer

David Salvagnini

Chief data officer and chief artificial intelligence officer

NASA

Public Services

10,000+ employees

In May 2024, David Salvagnini became Nasa’s first chief artificial intelligence officer in addition to serving as chief data officer. Previously, he was director of the architecture and integration group and chief architect at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Salvagnini's extensive background at the United States Department of Defense includes key roles in data strategy and enterprise IT operations. His technology leadership experience spans over two decades.

Emma Duckworth

Haleon

Head of AI and data science

Emma Duckworth

Head of AI and data science

Haleon

Healthcare

10,000+ employees

Emma Duckworth is currently head of AI & data science at Haleon and was previously director of data science at GSK Consumer Healthcare. At Haleon, she leads a team of 40 permanent data scientists and machine learning engineers and approaches her role with a start-up mentality – applying a culture of pace, research and innovation to a global organisation. Duckworth has been recognised as a DataIQ 100 Rising Star and Top 20 Women in Data & Tech 2023.

Jack Berkowitz

Securiti

Chief data officer

Jack Berkowitz

Chief data officer

Securiti

Technology

501-1,000 employees

Jack Berkowitz began his career in aviation, researching engineering and data programmes before transitioning to specialise in business intelligence and machine learning for Fortune 200 companies. He oversaw data programmes for the world’s largest Human Capital Management company, ADP, where he held the position of chief data officer. Now, Berkowitz leads the way on Securiti's journey to promote the safe use of data. He has been quoted in industry magazines such as CDO Magazine and SiliconAngle, offering expert insights on how to generate value through data analytics.

Johanna Hutchinson

BAE Systems

Chief data officer

Johanna Hutchinson

Chief data officer

BAE Systems

Manufacturing

10,000+ employees

Johanna Hutchinson is currently global chief data officer for BAE Systems, a new role for the organisation created in 2023. She has an impressive track record of leading data transformations in government institutions, contributing to healthcare initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hutchinson’s commitment to encouraging data-driven decision-making is reflected by her recognition in DataIQ’s top 100 data leaders for several years in a row. She was also named the third most influential person in data in 2021 by DataIQ due to her work with the UK government.

Jon Francis

General Motors Corporation

Chief data and analytics officer

Jon Francis

Chief data and analytics officer

General Motors Corporation

Manufacturing

10,000+ employees

Jon Francis is the chief data and analytics officer at General Motors. He has over 30 years of experience in data, analytics and AI across a wide range of industries including retail, software, telecommunications, hospitality, travel and healthcare. He has held leadership positions at major brands including Amazon, Paypal, Nike and Starbucks. Francis champions data literacy and believes getting an organisation to embrace data-driven decision-making is a key challenge as a data leader, according to an interview with CDO Magazine. He has been widely recognised as one of the most influential people in data.

Karl Hoods

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Group chief digital and information officer

Karl Hoods

Group chief digital and information officer

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Public Services

1,001-5,000 employees

Karl Hoods has led and transformed digital functions in high-profile and challenging environments, including UK government departments. He is currently group chief digital and information officer at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. In this role, he leads on delivering services to support essential government organisations in achieving their strategic objectives, as well as providing digital products to engage the wider public sector, citizens and businesses.

Kjersten Moody

Prudential

Global chief data officer

Kjersten Moody

Global chief data officer

Prudential

Financial Services

10,000+ employees

Kjersten Moody serves as the inaugural chief data officer at Prudential Financial, where she leads on enterprise data, analytics and artificial intelligence. According to an interview with CDO Magazine, her vision for data at Prudential is “to serve as a trusted partner to Prudential’s businesses to drive measurable financial and customer value using data”. With over 20 years of experience, Moody has also played pivotal roles at companies such as State Farm and Unilever. She is also a co-founder at High Peak, a startup that commercialises a Prudential AI innovation, showcasing her commitment to driving business value through data.

Ling Ling Lo

Nomura

Global head of data strategy and transformation & EMEA head, chief data office

Ling Ling Lo

Global head of data strategy and transformation & EMEA head, chief data office

Nomura

Financial Services

10,000+ employees

Ling Ling Lo has many years of experience at the intersection of finance and information strategy. She is currently the global head of data strategy and transformation and EMEA Head for Nomura’s group data office. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of data and analytics strategy, as well as data and AI governance. She has excelled in leadership roles at prominent financial institutions such as Standard Chartered Bank, BNP Paribas, Bear Stearns, Lloyd’s and UBS. Ling Lo has led transformation efforts for several data innovation and literacy initiatives. She champions collaboration, sharing her unique data insights at finance events and contributing to data thought leadership.

Martyn Booth

Dunnhumby

Chief information security officer

Martyn Booth

Chief information security officer

Dunnhumby

Marketing & Advertising

1,001-5,000 employees

Martyn Booth is chief information security officer at Dunnhumby, the world's largest consumer data analytics organisation. He has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, developing a robust background in security leadership roles for data-based organisations. He excels at aligning security strategies with business goals, driving innovation and achieving measurable outcomes. In addition to his corporate work, he advises venture capital funds on cybersecurity investments and supports startups as a strategy advisor. Booth also serves as a trustee for major charities such as Mental Health Matters. Most recently, he was appointed as a judge at the 2024 Cybersecurity Awards.

Pete Williams

Penguin Random House UK

Chief data officer

Pete Williams

Chief data officer

Penguin Random House UK

Media & Comms

10,000+ employees

Pete Williams, the director of data at Penguin Random House UK, has made significant strides in driving data transformation within the publishing industry. Williams has worked in various sectors and roles and is passionate about helping people drive better, faster decisions through data. He advises business leaders to “give people the competence to interact with the information – the ability to construct a persuasive argument with the data”. Under his leadership, Penguin Random House is enhancing its data literacy and capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation that promotes faster, data-driven decisions.

Rex Davis

Royal Bank of Canada

Chief data officer

Rex Davis

Chief data officer

Royal Bank of Canada

Financial Services

10,000+ employees

Rex Davis, chief data officer at the Royal Bank of Canada, is a data scientist by trade and has over 20 years of experience in his field. He has lived and worked on four continents, providing a unique perspective in retail and financial services. Before his role at the Royal Bank of Canada, he was chief data scientist at Dunnhumby, where he led all 475 of the company’s data scientists. His ability to inspire teams and drive innovation positions him as a significant figure in the data landscape, making impactful contributions to his field. He has been recognised as a top 10 data leader by CDO magazine two years in a row.

Sanjeevan Bala

ITV

Chief data and AI officer

Sanjeevan Bala

Chief data and AI officer

ITV

Media & Comms

5,001-10,000 employees

After a diverse career as a consultant and strategist across various industries – including four years in marketing at Dunnhumby – Bala transitioned to broadcasting in 2011 as head of planning and analytics at Channel 4. In this role, he significantly expanded the network’s first-party data through viewer registrations. He joined ITV in May 2020, leading the development and execution of an ambitious growth strategy that uses data and AI to transform how the organisation produces, promotes, distributes, and monetises content on a global scale.

Sarah Walker

Natwest Group

Head of data

Sarah Walker

Head of data

Natwest Group

Financial Services

10,000+ employees

Sarah Walker is the head of data at NatWest Markets, the investment banking business at Royal Bank of Scotland. Here, she oversees all aspects of data, from building capabilities and governance through to generating business value. Throughout her career, Walker has established a strong background in the finance sector, having previously held leadership roles at JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley. She has delivered keynote speeches on data-driven ESG strategy and contributed to discussions on the innovation revolution in financial services. As a leading woman in data, Walker has participated in STEM Women events, inspiring students to pursue a career in data leadership.

Sholthana Begum

Financial Conduct Authority

Head of data and strategy

Sholthana Begum

Head of data and strategy

Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Services

1,001-5,000 employees

Sholthana Begum is paving the way for FCA in its mission to become a digital and intelligence-led regulator. She was featured in Women in Data’s ‘Twenty in Data and Tech’ Series 6 list and was previously named in DataIQ’s 2021 power list of the most influential people in data. During her time at the Bank of England, she participated in efforts to create career opportunities for women and under-represented groups. In January 2023, Begum was appointed as the RGP Technology Group Chair at Cambridge University. She is a recognised expert in regulatory tech and is often invited to speak on topics such as the complexities of navigating AI regulation and tech strategy.

Steven Lemm

Ratepay

Chief risk and data officer

Steven Lemm

Chief risk and data officer

Ratepay

Financial Services

201-500 employees

Steven Lemm brings 15 years of experience in data and risk management to his leadership position at Ratepay. Beyond his day-to-day work, Lemm is a celebrated AI strategist and thought leader who regularly speaks at events about the challenges of developing AI-powered products. He approaches data management through a futuristic lens, emphasising the intersection of AI and design. Lemm holds a PhD in Machine Learning and has an impressive range of experience across neuroscience and brain computer interfacing, fraud detection, investment banking and ecommerce.

Susanna Moan

Currys

Chief data officer

Susanna Moan

Chief data officer

Currys

Retail

10,000+ employees

Susanna Moan is a data leader with extensive experience across multiple industries and a particular interest in human behaviour and how data enables insights into it. She began her career at Dunnhumby, working with customer and transaction data for Tesco, before moving on to roles at Diageo, Deloitte and Aimia. As chief data officer at Compare the Market, she played a pivotal role in advancing the data capability of the business. Now chief data officer at Currys, Moan leads the charge in harnessing data to drive growth for the UK’s largest tech retailer.

Tracy Ring

Accenture

Chief data officer and global generative AI lead - Life Sciences

Tracy Ring

Chief data officer and global generative AI lead - Life Sciences

Accenture

Professional Services

10,000+ employees

Tracy Ring is a data leader dedicated to empowering and mentoring women in tech. She is a founding member of Women Leaders in Data & Analytics, a forward-thinking organisation encouraging collaboration between CDOs and CIOs. Ring has more than 20 years' experience developing AI strategies and shaping large scale transformations across a range of industries. She believes in challenging the status quo to move organisations from using technology as a tool to using it to fuel innovation. In her role at Accenture, Ring leads across consumer and industrial products, automotive, life sciences, retail, aerospace and defence.