Bio

Experienced business leader with focused experience in data. Passionate about building practices, communities, and high-performing teams. Founding member of IBM's first Global Chief Data Office. Launched IBM's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accelerator practice, partnering with clients cross industry and geography to accelerate their data and AI transformations. Grew portfolio to 25 AI products and solutions in market, $200M revenue. Built the industry's longest running C-suite Chief Data, AI, Digital, Analytics, and Technology community, a 1,300+ member global consortium of leading data and AI practitioners. Background in statistics and data science. Previously conducted primary research on emerging business and technology trends for innovative leaders. Published thought leadership on Re-framing the Sourcing Market, IT leaders in Africa, and Chief Data Officers. Consulted with clients on four continents and led cross-functional global IT and business teams to deliver organizational change, infrastructure systems, and enterprise-wide technology platforms. Guest lecturer: Stanford University, Center for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness. Frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences: Data & AI Summits, Chief Data Officer Summits, Data Management Summits. The Cube VIP. Chief Data Officer Advisory Board @ Tech Mahindra.