--- title: Nominations and Lists | 2024 Data Leaders 100 — The Leading Influencers North America description: Discover the Data Leaders 100 - The Leading Influencers in North America List 2024 by CDO Magazine. Meet the top 10 trailblazers shaping the future of data, analytics, and AI across the region. image: https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/hubfs/Data%20Leaders%20100%20North%20America%202024-2.jpg --- [![CDO Magazine Logo BLACK_BLUE](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/hubfs/CDO%20Magazine%20Logo%20BLACK_BLUE.png)](https://cdomagazine.tech)   ![CDO Magazine Data Leader 100 - The Leading Influencers North America 2024](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/Data%20Leaders%20100%202024%20Logo.png?width=1000&height=563&name=Data%20Leaders%20100%202024%20Logo.png "CDO Magazine Data Leader 100 - The Leading Influencers North America 2024") SPONSORED BY [![Wavicle Logo 300 x 100](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/Wavicle%20Logo%20300%20x%20100.png?width=200&name=Wavicle%20Logo%20300%20x%20100.png "Wavicle Logo 300 x 100")](https://wavicledata.com/) CDO Magazine is proud to unveil the Data Leaders 100 — The Leading Influencers North America List 2024. This prestigious annual list honors the most impactful and forward-thinking data leaders who are shaping the future of data, analytics, and AI across North America. These trailblazers have demonstrated exceptional leadership in data management, analytics, and AI, driving transformative change within their organizations and contributing to the broader data community. Their vision and expertise are at the forefront of the data revolution, and they are setting new benchmarks for innovation and excellence in the industry. Join us as we celebrate the individuals who are redefining the possibilities of data and leading the way in the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Explore the list and discover the leaders who are making a lasting impact on the world of data. ***Note: ****Leaders from the vendor community are not featured in the Data Leaders 100 — The Leading Influencers North America List 2024*   **Introducing CDO Magazine's** **TOP 10 — The Leading Influencers North America** ![Ashok Chennuru](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/hubfs/Ashok%20Chennuru.jpg)    1   Ashok Chennuru   **Elevance Health**  Global Chief Data and Insights Officer   ** 2  Xuhui Quan**   **McKesson** SVP, Chief Data and Digital Officer ** 3  Kyle Pudenz**   **Cencora** SVP, Enterprise Data & Analytics ** 4  Chandra Donelson**   **United States Department of the Air Force** Chief Data & AI Officer (Acting) Load More ** 5  Teresa Heitsenrether**   **JPMorgan Chase & Co.** CDAO ** 6  Vipin Gopal**   **Walgreens Boots Alliance** CDAO ** 7  Rex Davis**   **Royal Bank of Canada** CDO Load More ** 8  Brian Kursar**   **Toyota Motor North America** CDTO, Group VP - Digital Technology ** 9  Wendy Batchelder**   **Centene Corporation** SVP, CDO ** 10  Nate Murray**   **Fifth Third Bank** CDO Load More **Data Leaders 100 — The Leading Influencers  in North America 2024 (A-Z)** [A - F](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/2024/data-leaders-100-the-leading-influencers-north-america#AtoF) --- [G - K](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/2024/data-leaders-100-the-leading-influencers-north-america#GtoK) --- [L - R](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/2024/data-leaders-100-the-leading-influencers-north-america#LtoR) --- [S - Z](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/2024/data-leaders-100-the-leading-influencers-north-america#StoZ) ---   **Manish Agarwal** Skechers USA VP, Data, Analytics & Insights **Savitha Anantharaman** Bank of America SVP, Data, Analytics & Reporting **David Atkinson** Sun Life VP, Data and Transformation Strategy **Paul Ballew** NFL CDAO **Wendy Batchelder** Centene Corporation SVP, CDO **Kevin Bates** Fannie Mae SVP, CDO **Karen Bernhard** Citi CDO **Jason Beyer** Fortive CDO **Ido Biger** Delek US Holdings EVP, Chief Information and Data Officer **Chris Bruman** Dow CDO **Ashok Chennuru** Elevance Health Global Chief Data and Insights Officer, Carelon Digital Platforms **Krishna Cheriath** Thermo Fisher Scientific Chief Data Analytics & AI Officer **Pankaj Chopra** Mondelēz International VP & Head, Analytics & Insights **Ursula Cottone** Huntington National Bank CDO **Kirsten Dalboe** Federal Energy Regulatory Commission CDO; Federal CDO Council Chair **Kunal Das** Advance Auto Parts SVP, CDAO **Das Dasgupta** Starbucks CDAO **Rex Davis** Royal Bank of Canada CDO **Ash Dhupar** Analog Devices CDAO **Chandra Donelson** United States Department of the Air Force Chief Data & AI Officer (Acting) **Brian Dummann** AstraZeneca VP IT & CDO **Naras Eechambadi** Universal Music Group Chief Global Data & Analytics Officer **Wendi Eriksen** Wendy's SVP & CDO **Benjamin Flusberg** Cox Automotive CDO **Andrew Foster** M&T Bank CDO **Jon Francis** General Motors CDAO **Mallory Freeman** UPS VP, Enterprise Data & Analytics **Iwao Fusillo** PepsiCo Global Head, Data & Analytics, Digital Commerce **Michelle Gansle** McDonald's CDAO **Brian Gibbons** Wells Fargo CDO Load More   **Jennifer Gibbs** CIBC CDO **Krishna Gnanasekaran** Macy's SVP, Enterprise Data Analytics and Technology **Rob Golden** Great American Insurance Group CDAO **Will Gonzalez** NBCUniversal EVP & CDO **Vipin Gopal** Walgreens Boots Alliance CDAO **Robin Gordon** MetLife Global CDAO **Matthew Graviss** U.S. Department of State Chief Data and AI Officer **Malene Haxholdt** Merck SVP, Chief Digital, Data and Analytics Officer, Human Health **Teresa Heitsenrether** JPMorgan Chase & Co. CDAO **Justin Heller** Synchrony Financial SVP, CDO **Karen Hiers** Northern Trust Corporation CDAO, Enterprise **Eric Hirschhorn** BNY Mellon CDO **Pascale Hutz** American Express CDO, EVP **Emad Isaac** Allstate SVP & CDTO **Remzil Jacob** Barclays CDO **Aravind Jagannathan** Freddie Mac VP, CDO **Todd James** 84.51˚ a Kroger company CDTO **Deepak Jose** Mars Global Head, One Demand Data & Analytics Solutions **Ali Keshavarz** CVS Health CDAO **Ali Khan** Experian Consumer Services SVP, CDO **Robert King** U.S. Department of Energy CDO; Federal CDO Council Vice Chair **Erica Klampfl** Ford Motor Company CDAO, VP, Data & Analytics **Brian Kursar** Toyota Motor North America CDTO, Group VP - Digital Technology **Craig Kurtzweil** UnitedHealthcare CDAO **Jane Lauder** The Estée Lauder Companies EVP, Enterprise Marketing & CDO Load More   **Grace Lee** Scotiabank CDAO, SVP **Amy Lenander** Capital One CDO **Emily Lyons** Liberty Mutual Insurance Chief Enterprise Data & Data Science Officer **Mano Mannoochahr** Travelers SVP, CDAO **Mainak Mazumdar** Fox Corporation Chief Research & Analytics Officer **Thomas Mazzaferro** Truist EVP, CDAO **Kjersten Margaret Moody** Prudential Financial Global CDO **Gina Morris** Lockheed Martin CDAO, Enterprise Operations **Chas Murphy** The Walt Disney Company SVP, Data & Analytics, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment **Nate Murray** Fifth Third Bank CDO **Raj Nimmagadda** Sanofi CDO, R&D, Data & Data Sciences **Prasannal Nithyanandam** Volkswagen Financial Services Head, Data and Advanced Analytics **Christy O'Gaughan** GE HealthCare CDO **Gina Papush** Bristol-Myers Squibb Chief Analytics Officer **Kyle Pudenz** Cencora SVP, Enterprise Data & Analytics **Xuhui Quan** McKesson SVP, Chief Data and Digital Officer **Harish Rao** Costco Wholesale Global VP, Data & AI **Jeffrey Reid** Regeneron Pharmaceuticals VP, RGC CDO **Andrew Reiskind** Mastercard CDO **Jane Rheem** Zurich North America CDAO **Gabriele Ricci** Takeda Pharmaceutical CDTO **Berta Rodriguez-Hervas** Pfizer Chief AI & Analytics Officer **Brian Rotondo** The TJX Companies VP, Data & Analytics **Amit Sahani** StoneX Group Global Head of Data **Dave Salvagnini** National Aeronautics & Space Administration Chief Data & AI Officer Load More   **Ross Schalmo** Eaton VP, CDO **Abhi Seth** Boeing Chief Enterprise AI & Data Officer **Pankaj Singal** Goldman Sachs CDO, Platform Solutions **Swatee Singh** TIAA CIO Data, AI & Corporate Tech **Brett Starr** The Cincinnati Insurance Companies VP, MLOps, Data Engineering & Intelligent Automation **Latha Subramanian** GM Financial SVP, Data Engineering & Analytics **Radha Subramanyam** CBS Corporation Chief Research and Analytics Officer, CBS Corporation & President CBS Vision **Alex Tait** Bank of Montreal US CDAO, Enterprise Data & Analytics **Shannon Terry** Nationwide Chief Advanced Analytics Officer **Lalit Thakur** Nissan North America CDAO **Bharat Tripathi** National Grid Global Head, Data Platform, Analytics & Data Engineering **Jim Tyo** Invesco CDO **Andres Vives** VISA CDO **Don Vu** New York Life Insurance SVP, CDO **Lori Wade** Office of the Director of National Intelligence Intelligence Community CDO **Jodie Wallis** Manulife Global Chief Analytics Officer **Rachel Wilson** Morgan Stanley Managing Director, CDO, Wealth Management **Oliver Wise** U.S. Department of Commerce CDO Acting Under Secretary for Economic Affairs **Hema Yalamanchi** The Kraft Heinz Company Global CDO **Jim Young** AIG Global CDO Load More Note: Leaders from the vendor community are not featured in the Data Leaders 100 — The Leading Influencers North America List 2024. #### Explore other Categories & Lists and submit a nomination today!  [![Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 - CDO Magazine ](https://lp.cdomagazine.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/Now%20Accepting%20Nominations%20for%202024%20-%20CDO%20Magazine%20.png?width=300&height=169&name=Now%20Accepting%20Nominations%20for%202024%20-%20CDO%20Magazine%20.png "Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 - CDO Magazine ")](https://www.cdomagazine.tech/nominations-and-lists) © Copyright 2026 CDO Magazine. 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