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The 2024 #DataIQ100 USA, the first and only fully-curated power list of the USA data industry's most influential figures, has been revealed! Each person who has made the list has displayed real leadership, demonstrating the importance and value of data, showing genuine impact in their organizations and the wider industry and sharing our mission of advancing the profession of #data and #analytics. Congratulations to our top 10 honorees: 1. Sathish M. Muthukrishnan, Chief Information, Data and Digital Officer, Ally Financial Group 2. Jane Rheem, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Zurich North America 3. Ashok Chennuru, Vice President, Global Chief Data and Insights Officer, Elevance Health 4. Diana Hoskins Schildhouse, Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Colgate-Palmolive 5. Ronke Ekwensi, Vice President - Data, T-Mobile 6. Deepak Jose, Global Head of One Demand Data and Analytics Solutions, Mars Wrigley 7. Avinash Tripathi, Vice President of Analytics, University of Phoenix 8. Naras Eechambadi, Ph.D., Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Universal Music Group 9. Grace Lee, Senior Vice President, Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Scotiabank 10. Ido Biger, EVP, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, Delek Want to see who made the #DataIQ100 list? Click here: https://lnkd.in/e2z2jiXk

The 2024 #DataIQ100 Summit USA brought together the biggest names in #data and #analytics to discuss the most pressing matters facing the industry.   Key takeaways included:   💡 How to lead an AI revolution Diana Hoskins Schildhouse, Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Colgate-Palmolive emphasized a business-first approach. "Our goal is to deliver impact, not outputs. Ask what actions were taken based on the recommendations and aim to quantify the expected benefits, ensuring alignment with the derived value.”  Shashank Kadetotad, Global Director and Head of Data Sciences, Mars, delved into how the data team at Mars Wrigley has taken a “business problem first mindset” to tackling value creation with AI. They explained that “data strategy should be core to any company in this digital age," and this digital strategy is what leads on to the connected data foundation.    💡 Leading through AI transformation Sathish M., Chief Information, Data, and Digital Officer, Ally, discussed the importance of building your business to accommodate emerging technologies and advised developing an AI Playbook to act as a translator for the new language you will be speaking.   💡 Being a data narrator  Avinash Tripathi, Vice President of Analytics, University of Phoenix highlighted the need for simplicity. “Start with a clear understanding of the problem itself, identify the success criteria for the use case, focus on two data metrics at most, and identify and analyze your stakeholders – this part is critical as it’s all about collaboration.”    💡 Scaling AI: Fireside with Blend and NBC Universal  John Lee, CDO, NBCUniversal, identified seven main challenges to navigate to achieve scale: AI talent, lack of strong data foundations, technical challenges, speed of innovation, business strategy integration failures, change management and trust.   💡 DataIQ 100 on how to lead business transformation Panellists from the #DataIQ100, including Meaghan Ferrigno, CFO and Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Destination Canada, Ronke Ekwensi Ekwenski, Vice President Data, T-Mobile, Satya Choudary, Vice President - Head of Cloud Platform, Data Analytics, Data Science and ML/AI, Credit Suisse and Ido Biger, Chief Information and Data Officer, Delek US Holdings, Inc., Grace Lee, SVP and Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Scotiabank and Dara Meath, PMP, SVP, Chief Technology Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop pondered the potential of AI in transforming business and industry performance.   💡 Responsible AI  Ellen Nielsen, Former CDO, Chevron, presented a four-prong structure for addressing responsible AI and encouraged companies to consider their risk profile and what guidelines they should provide as key principles.   For a deeper dive into these insights, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dPY5CktJ Keep up to date on registration for the 2025 #DataIQ100 Summit USA: https://lnkd.in/ePBjxb_N

✨ DataIQ has chosen Guy Johnson, Global Chief Data Officer, Belron®, to be in the 2024 edition of the #DataIQ100 UK, the only fully-curated list of influential people in #data and #analytics ✨ "I am a global business and IT leader with a rich and diverse experience in data-driven transformation. I have led several large-scale information strategy and programmes across service and retail industries, delivering innovative solutions that create value through new business models and growth opportunities. I have a strong track record of leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve business objectives. I am passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive positive change and impact in the world." Explore Guy's journey to power here: https://lnkd.in/d-yVz-EN

📢 Last chance to register! With only two weeks until the 2024 #DataIQ100 Discussion, this is your final chance to secure your spot at an event that promises to be an unparalleled experience, combining learning, networking, and celebration in one of London’s most beautiful settings. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with skilled #data industry leaders and be part of something truly special! Why attend? 💡 Networking: Join 200 data leaders from global and #FTSE100 organisations, including many from this year’s #DataIQ100. Build your network, reconnect with old friends, and make new connections on the beautiful grounds of Armoury House.  💡 Exclusive Insights: Participate in senior-level roundtable discussions on business-critical themes, with a major focus on AI, offering the latest insights in the field. 💡 Summer Lunch: Enjoy a three-course meal and drinks while celebrating industry successes and honouring three outstanding data leaders. Connect with the wider #data and #analytics community. 📝 Secure your place before it's too late! ➡ https://lnkd.in/euC5Hp4c

👥 How strong is your organisation's data culture? Ready to find out where you stand? 📈 Benchmark your data culture average against our large data community and assess where you stand, with DataIQ’s indicator assessment.📝 Receive immediate personalised recommendations to enhance your data culture capabilities and be able to find out your organisations data culture readiness. Check the comment section below 👇 Before you take the indicator test to reveal your true position, share your insights on the data culture within your organisation:

✨DataIQ has chosen Selena Wark, Associate Director of Digital, Data and Technology, Mind, to be in the 2024 edition of the #DataIQ100 UK, the only fully-curated list of influential people in #data and #analytics✨ "I am an innovative data and technology leader with 25 years’ experience of devising and implementing data driven transformation strategies and evolving organisation cultures to embrace the value of data. Working flexibly and collaboratively across organisational boundaries, I have a proven ability for advocating for the importance of data in the smooth running of operations and enabling the delivery of strategic goals; aligning business and data strategy; and embedding data transformation into business transformation. 2024 will mark my 25th year in data and tech. Three years into the role, I have successfully created a data strategy and blueprint for the organisation, delivered a comprehensive Data and Technology Transformation Roadmap that has revolutionised the way we think and work." Discover Selena's journey to success here: https://lnkd.in/eQG5RSHi 💎 Mind is part of the #DataIQ membership program - the trusted global collaboration and intelligence platform for data leaders. Find out more: https://www.dataiq.global/

✨ DataIQ has chosen Christopher Lockley, Director of Decision Intelligence, cinch, to be in the 2024 edition of the #DataIQ100 UK, the only fully-curated list of influential people in #data and #analytics ✨ "I currently lead the Decision Intelligence function at cinch – the UK’s leading automotive e-commerce business. Operating as part of the Exec Team, harnessing data to deliver an exponential growth in sales, increasing conversion rate of visitors through A/B experimentation and data-led, personalised CRM campaigns. My latest role as Director of Decision Intelligence at cinch has provided the opportunity to create a data function from scratch. Onboarding shortly after cinch’s launch, my team and I have transformed the perception of data from being an after-thought, to now being recognised as a business-critical enabling asset." Click here to explore Chris' path to power: https://lnkd.in/eSHVc7WF

🎉 Welcome to our new DataIQ Members! We are pleased to welcome Ashok Chennuru's team at Elevance Health, Tifani McCann's team at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) and Lauren Sager Weinstein's team at Transport for London to #DataIQMembers. 💎 Interested in joining the trusted global collaboration and intelligence platform for #data leaders? Connect with over 50 large global organisations and gain access to the connections, expertise and knowledge required to make better decisions. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dSJ5JShA

🚀 Elevate your organisation's data proficiency with DataIQ's latest indicator assessments! 🚀 💫 We're thrilled to share our four informative indicator assessments designed to assess your organisation's readiness in key data areas: ➡ Generative AI ➡ Data Culture ➡ Data Quality ➡ Data Literacy Gain actionable insights to improve your data function with our short assessments, where you will receive a detailed 5-page personalised report, highlighting your scores across DataIQ's ten dimensions of data. 📈 Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and benchmark your results against our dynamic data community! 🔎 Take our indicator assessments and download your personalised report instantly! ➡ https://lnkd.in/d66NJpQ2

⏱ The countdown is on! In just 3 weeks, we will be revealing the 2024 #DataIQAwards shortlist and we couldn't be more excited to honour the outstanding achievements in #data and #analytics, for the first time, live and in-person! Join us on 19 June in Central London to discover if your entry made the coveted shortlist. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate with colleagues and friends over a delicious three-course meal and drinks. Secure your table by 14 June: https://lnkd.in/dfE4XxC7 🌟 COMPETITION 🌟 Want to win two exclusive tickets to the #DataIQAwards Shortlist Reveal? Simply tag your data inspiration in the comments below! We're eager to hear who inspires you in the dynamic world of #data and #analytics! *The winner will be randomly selected and announced on Monday, 3 June.