In the dynamic realm of corporate leadership, the month has been marked by a series of pivotal appointments across various industries, each aimed at leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence and analytics to drive strategic growth and innovation. These appointments not only reflect the individual companies’ ambitions to strengthen their market positions but also highlight the increasing significance of AI expertise in executive roles across sectors—from tech and healthcare to government and retail. This trend is a testament to the evolving business landscape where data-driven decision-making and AI integration are becoming paramount for competitive advantage and operational excellence.
MathCo Appoints Tiger Tyagarajan to Board of Directors
MathCo, a renowned name in Enterprise AI and analytics, has made a significant stride in fortifying its leadership team with the appointment of NV Tyagarajan, also known as Tiger Tyagarajan, as a board member, effective April 2024. This strategic move underscores MathCo’s commitment to bolstering its market presence in the rapidly evolving technology landscape while delivering cutting-edge AI and Analytics solutions that drive business growth for its clients.
Rashmi Misra Appointed as Chief AI Officer at Analog Devices
Analog Devices, a leading company in the semiconductor industry, has named Rashmi Misra as its new Chief AI Officer. Misra will use her considerable expertise in AI ecosystem development to enhance innovation and productivity at the company. Before her appointment at Analog Devices, she was the General Manager of AI, Data, and Emerging Technologies at Microsoft. During her over six years at Microsoft, Misra was instrumental in fostering partnerships and propelling AI projects in areas such as Mixed Reality, AR, VR, Silicon, Web 3.0, Autonomous Systems, Autonomous Transportation, and the Metaverse.
Blackstone Hires Walmart AI Expert to Drive AI Integration Across Portfolio Companies
In a strategic move to capitalize on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across its vast portfolio, Blackstone has appointed Prakhar Mehrotra, a seasoned AI executive formerly of Walmart, to lead its Applied AI efforts. Mehrotra, who previously spearheaded applied AI initiatives at Walmart, joins Blackstone to head Applied AI within the firm’s data science team. With over 400 data scientists under his leadership at Walmart, Mehrotra brings a wealth of experience in integrating AI into merchandising strategies, including assortment, pricing, and inventory management.
EDB Appoints Dan Merzlyak as SVP, Global Head of Data, Analytics, and AI
EDB, a leading provider of enterprise software and services, has recently named Dan Merzlyak as its Senior Vice President, Global Head of Data, Analytics, and AI. This strategic appointment reflects EDB’s commitment to driving innovation and excellence in data management and analytics.Merzlyak is an alumnus of Cornell University, where he earned a BA in Economics and Statistical Sciences. He also holds an MBA and MS in Business Analytics from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. His contributions to the field of data are further underscored by his position on the CDO Magazine Global Editorial Board.
Gurdeep Singh Pall Joins Qualtrics as President, AI Strategy
Qualtrics, renowned for pioneering the Experience Management (XM) domain, has taken a significant stride by appointing Gurdeep Singh Pall as its inaugural President of AI Strategy. This appointment underscores Qualtrics’ commitment to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize experience management. Pall, with over three decades of experience at Microsoft, brings invaluable expertise to drive Qualtrics’ AI initiatives forward.
Jay Sultan Takes on New Role as Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Tegria
Tegria, a leading healthcare services and solutions company, has appointed Jay Sultan as its new Chief Data and Analytics Officer. Sultan brings a wealth of experience in driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare operations, technology, and policy. Sultan’s impressive track record includes leading structural changes in Value-Based Care, FHIR Interoperability, Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity, and numerous related areas of operations and analytics. His ability to craft visionary strategies and execute them through innovative solutions has been instrumental in his previous roles.
Colleen Graham Named Chief of AI and Digital Innovation at Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries and the nation’s sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, has named Colleen Graham as its inaugural Chief of AI and Digital Innovation. The new executive role highlights the 137-year-old shipyard’s commitment to accelerating its digital transformation through cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, IoT and cloud computing.
Richard Patterson Named CGFS Chief Data Officer at U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State has appointed Richard Patterson as the Chief Data Officer for the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS). In this newly created role, Patterson will spearhead the bureau’s data strategy, governance, and management initiatives to better support the Department’s global mission. Patterson brings over 20 years of experience advising C-suite leaders on strategic technology planning, implementation, and operations. He specializes in information management, data governance, and enterprise architecture across sectors like government, consulting, and financial services.
Manish Suthar Joins Straive as Senior Vice President, Analytics and AI
Straive, a leading data transformation company, has appointed Manish Suthar as its Senior Vice President, Analytics and AI. In this role, Suthar will spearhead the design and delivery of Straive’s enterprise-grade data, analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions across industries and business functions. Suthar brings over 15 years of experience advising C-suite executives on topline growth and margin improvements through targeted analytics and digital transformation initiatives. He joins Straive from EXL, where he spent over a decade as Vice President and Practice Lead for the Asset Management and Corporate Banking verticals.
In a strategic move poised to revolutionize the landscape of data-driven operations in the global food retail industry, Invafresh proudly welcomes Andrew Cron as its new Chief Data Officer. With an illustrious career marked by pioneering innovations and transformative leadership roles at esteemed organizations like Kroger and Citadel, Cron brings with him a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to leveraging data science and AI technologies for optimizing food retail operations worldwide.
