CDO Magazine is proud to announce the 2025 Top 25 Columbus Innovation Leaders — a distinguished group of the region’s most forward-thinking CIOs, CISOs, and data, analytics and AI executives. Columbus is a fast-growing city with booming tech, logistics, and startup sectors. These leaders are charting the future of enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data strategy, and digital transformation, shaping how organizations harness technology, AI, and analytics to strengthen security, accelerate growth, and fuel the city’s reputation as a hub for innovation.

Representing industries as diverse as healthcare and life sciences, automotive and aerospace, banking and insurance, energy and utilities, retail and consumer brands, homebuilding and manufacturing, and research and innovation, the honorees embody the city’s dynamic business landscape. Together, they are defining what the next generation of innovation looks like.

To honor their achievements, CDO Magazine will host an awards reception during the Columbus Leadership Summit on November 5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus – Downtown. The celebration will bring together senior leaders in data, analytics, AI, IT, and cybersecurity for an unparalleled day of networking, insights, and recognition.

Join us as we celebrate these innovation leaders and help shape the future of data, AI, and security at the CDO Magazine Columbus Leadership Summit 2025.