Seattle Annual Meeting | July 30, 2025
Akash Khurana | Wesco | Houston
Akash Khurana is Chief Digital and IT Officer at Wesco, a a $22B world leader in electrical, communications and utility distribution and supply chain services, operating in 50 countries. Previously he was at McDermott International, Baker Hughes, GE Energy, GE Healthcare and Best Buy. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of SymphonyAI. Akash holds a Bachelor of Science from Sanjivani College of Engineering Kopargaon, University of Pune and an MBA from University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Akash also completed a PhD in Business Management at the University of Alabama.
Ali Dalloul | G42 | Seattle
Ali Dalloul is Group Chief Strategy Officer at G42, a global AI and cloud computing company based in Abu Dhabi, and CEO of G42 USA, where he leads U.S. operations and global strategic initiatives across product lines. Prior to joining G42, Ali spent nearly 30 years at Microsoft, most recently as Vice President of Azure AI Customer Experience Engineering. Ali holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Applications and Systems from California State University Fresno.
Allan Cockriel | ASML | The Hague
Allan Cockriel is Chief Information and Data Officer at ASML, a $33B Dutch company that is the world’s leading supplier of photolithography systems for the semiconductor industry, operating in 16 countries. Previously, he was CIO for Global Functions and CISO at Shell, and held technology roles at Petrofac and GE Capital, GE Oil and Gas and GE Power. Allan has a degree in Management Information Systems, Corporate Finance and Risk Management from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
Ashish Khan | Amway (in transition) | New York
Ashish Khan is former Chief Technology and Platform Officer at Amway, a $8B global health and wellness company operating in over 100 countries. Previously, he was at Estee Lauder, Staples, Digital Publicis and Stream International. Ashish holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Technology from the University of Maine.
Charles Lamanna | Microsoft | Seattle
Charles Lamanna is Corporate Vice President of Business Applications & Platforms at Microsoft, where he leads product development for Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Viva Sales, and Nuance Enterprise—spanning low-code/no-code tools, RPA, and applications for customer experience, finance, and supply chain. Charles has led engineering efforts across Azure Resource Manager, Azure Logic Apps, and more. Charles holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Notre Dame.
Chris Nardecchia | Rockwell Automation | Los Angeles
Chris Nardecchia is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Rockwell Automation, a $9B company that provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions for businesses, operating in more than 100 countries. Previously he was at Amgen, Pfizer and Parke-Davis. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University at Buffalo, and an MBA from Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business.
Christy O’Gaughan | GE Healthcare | Chicago
Christy O’Gaughan is Chief Data and Analytics Officer at GE Healthcare, a $20B medical technology company that specializes in precision care and operates in 160 countries. Previously she was at McKesson, Roche, Genentech and IMS Health. Christy holds a BA in Mathematics from Rowan University and a MS in Statistics and an MBA/MS in Healthcare from Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Chung-Sheng Li | TSMC | Taipei
Chung-Sheng Li is a Fellow at TSMC, a $88B semiconductor manufacturing company. Previously he was an adjunct professor at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and worked at PwC, Accenture and IBM Research. Chung-Sheng is an IEEE fellow. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the National Taiwan University, a Master of Science and a PhD of Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley.
Elena Alikhachkina | TE Connectivity | New York
Elena Alikhachkina is Chief Data and AI Officer at TE Connectivity, a $16B global electronics company that manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions to enable the distribution of power, signal and data, operating in 140 countries. Previously she was at Roche, Danone, Nestle, Nielsen, GSK, Novartis, and NewsCorp. Elena holds a MS in Computer Science from the National Research University of Electronic Technology (MIET), a PhD in Economics, IT, Data Strategy and Management from the Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation.
Frank Schmid | Gen Re | Stamford
Frank Schmid is Chief Technology Officer at Gen Re, a $15B global reinsurance company and part of the Berkshire Hathaway group, offering life, health, and property-casualty reinsurance solutions, operating in 22 countries. Previously, he was at AIG, NCCI and the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis. Frank holds a BA from the University of Heidelberg, MA in Economics from the University of Gottingen, a Doctorate in Economics and a Post Doctoral Degree in Corporate Finance from Leuphana University of Luneburg.
Franziska Bell | Ford | San Francisco
Franziska (Fran) Bell is the Chief Data, AI and Analytics Officer at Ford, a $185B global vehicle manufacturer operating in 125 countries. Previously she was at BP, Toyota Research Institute and Uber. Fran holds a Master’s in Chemistry from the University of York, a doctorate in Philosophy and Theoretical Chemistry from UC Berkeley, and a postdoc from California Institute of Technology.
Giorgio Piazza | GE Vernova | Florence
Giorgio Piazza is Chief Technology Officer and Digital Transformation Separation Leader at GE Vernova, a $35B global energy company that generates, transfers, and stores electricity, operating in more than 100 countries. Previously he was at GE Renewables Energy and GE Oil and Gas. Giorgio holds a Master’s in technology and Innovation Management from Universita di Bologna.
Gurinder Kaur| Astra Zeneca | Washington DC
Gurinder Kaur runs the Digital Supply Chain for Astra Zeneca, a $45B global biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, and sells prescription medicines, operating in over 100 countries. Previously she was at Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Diageo and Ford. Gurinder holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Information Technology from RMIT University and an MBA from University of Michigan.
Irina Novikova | TE Connectivity | Zurich
Irina Novikova is former CIO, Transportation Solutions Segment at TE Connectivity, a $16B global electronics company that manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions to enable the distribution of power, signal and data, operating in 140 countries. Previously she was at Panalpina, Zurich Financial Services and FedEx Express.. Irina holds a M.S. degree in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and an MBA in Finance and In MIS from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.
Jujhar Singh | Salesforce | Seattle
Jujhar Singh is President and General Manager of C360 Applications and Industries at Salesforce, where he leads industry-specific cloud solutions for financial services, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and more. Previously he was at Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, SAP Labs, and Siebel Systems. Jujhar holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Thapar Institute and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Julie Averill | Lululemon | Seattle
Julie Averill is the Chief Information Officer at Lululemon, a $11B designer, retailer and distributor of athletic apparel and accessories, operating in 18 countries. Previously she was at Indochino, REI and Nordstrom. Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Seattle Pacific University and an MBA from UW Foster School of Business.
Justin John | GE Vernova | Albany
Justin John is the Chief AI Officer at GE Vernova, a $35B global energy company that generates, transfers, and stores electricity, operating in more than 100 countries. Previously he was at GE Global Research and GE Power. Justin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Laurent Rotival | Cambia Health Solutions | Seattle
Laurent Rotival is the Chief Information Officer at Cambia Health Solutions, a $4B a nonprofit health insurance company and member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Previously he was at GE Healthcare. Laurent holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Brown University.
Magesh Bagavathi | Pepsico | Dallas
Magesh Bagavathi is the Chief Data, Analytics and AI Officer at Pepsico, a $92B global food and beverage company operating in 200 countries. Previously he was with Harman International, AIG, GE Power, and GE. Magesh holds a BE in Chemical Engineering from RV College of Engineering and an MBA in Finance and MIS from the University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York.
Mark Leiter | Boeing (in transition) | New York
Mark Leiter is former Chief Digital Strategy Officer and Global Leader, Corporate Strategy at Boeing, a $67B global aerospace and defense company. Previously, he was at Nielsen, CapGemini, Viant, McKinsey and Bain. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University at Albany, a Master of Arts from Harvard University, and was a Technology & Operations Management Research Fellow at Harvard Business School.
Meint Dijkstra | Hunter Douglas | Rotterdam
Meint Dijkstra is Chief Information Officer EMEA for Hunter Douglas, a $5B leading manufacturer of window coverings, operating in 100 countries. Previously he was with Powersports Distribution Group, LQK Corporation, Arrow and ComputerLinks. Meint holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.
Neil Green | Otis Elevator | Washington DC
Neil Green is Chief Digital Officer at Otis Elevator, a $14B elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. Previously he held various technology leadership positions at Intel. Neil holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master’s in Engineering and Applied Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania.
Noriko Rzonca | Cosmo Energy Holdings | Tokyo
Noriko Rzonca is Chief Digital Officer at Cosmo Energy Holdings, a $20B Japan‑based integrated energy company operating in six countries and primarily focused on crude oil and gas, with expanding interests in refining, distribution, petrochemicals, renewable energy, and digital transformation. Previously she was at Sony Bank, Metlife Japan, Citi and Allstate. Noriko holds a PhD in Psychology from Utah State University.
Pierre-Yves Calloc’h | Pernod Ricard | Paris
Pierre-Yves Calloc’h is the Chief Digital Officer at Pernod Ricard, a $13B company that produces and sells premium spirits, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks in over 160 countries. He has held multiple technology leadership roles at Pernod Ricard and was previously at Gerard Darel and KPMG. Pierre-Yves holds a degree in engineering, mathematics and computer science from the Ecole Polytechnique.
Prasanna Gopalakrishnan | ADP | New York
Prasanna Gopalakrishnan is the Chief Product and AI Officer at ADP, a $20B global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions, operating in 140 countries. Previously she was at EFG International, Tesco Bank, Sky, Bank of America, Boston Private, Harvard University and Fidelity Investments. Prasanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and a MBA in Finance and International Management from the d’Amore McKinn School of Business at Northeastern University.
Raghib Muhammad | Resolution Life | New York
Raghib Muhammad is the Chief Information Officer at Resolution Life, a $8B global life insurance group focusing on reinsurance. Previously he was with Equitable and Axa. Raghib holds a BE in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology and a MS in Computer Science from Montclair State University.
Rahul Bhotika | United Health Group | Seattle
Rahul Bhotika is the Chief AI Officer at United Health Group, a $400B diversified health and well-being company. Previously he was with Amazon and GE Global Research. Rahul holds a Bachelor in Tech, Computer Science and Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Rochester.
Ramesh Kollepara | Kellanova | Chicago
Ramesh Kollepara is Chief Technology Officer at Kellanova, a $13B global food company specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of snacks and convenience foods, launched in late 2023 as the successor to the Kellogg Company. Previously he was at Kellogg, TCS and Brother International. Ramesh holds a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddartha Engineering College and a Master in Technology, CT and Management from Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Rebecca Scholl | Genpact | Palo Alto
Rebecca Scholl is VP Innovation at Genpact, a $4.5B global professional services and solutions firm. Previously she was at Xerox, ACS, and Gartner. Rebecca holds an MBA from Community of European Management Schools, a Master’s in management from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales in Paris, and a Master’s in International Economic Relations from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris.
Rizwan Khalfan | TD Bank | Toronto
Rizwan Khalfan is Chief Digital and Payments Officer at TD Bank, a $38B global financial services company operating in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. He held multiple technology leadership roles throughout his career at TD Bank and was previously at Citi. Rizwan holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto – Victoria University.
Sanjay Srivastava | Executive Technology Board | Seattle
Sanjay Srivastava chairs the Executive Technology Board, is Chief Digital Strategist at Genpact, and Data and AI Venture Partner at Masagroup Ventures. Previously, he was Chief Digital Officer at Genpact, CEO for a SaaS company, a four-time serial tech entrepreneur, and worked at FIS, Akamai, and HPE. Sanjay holds a Bachelor’s degree from Indian Institute of Technology and a Master’s from the University of Minnesota.
Sid Navelkar | Genpact | SF Bay Area
Sid Navelkar is SVP at Genpact, a $4.5B global professional services and solutions firm, responsible for transforming and operating the Hi-Tech Software business . Previously he was at Accenture, Cognizant and Hewlett-Packard. Sid holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Surat and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
Simon Dunning | Applied Materials | Austin
Simon Dunning is the Chief Digital Officer of Applied Materials, a $27B industrial company that designs and manufactures equipment, services, and software to help create semiconductors and other advanced displays, operating in 24 countries. He held multiple technology leadership roles throughout his career at Applied Materials. Simon holds a Masters in Science, Computers in Commerce and Industry from the Open University.
Simone Severini | Google | SF Bay Area
Simone Severini is a Distinguished Engineer at Google and a Professor of Physics of Information at University College London. Previously he was General Manager of Quantum Technologies at AWS, where he helped launch the AWS Center for Quantum Computing. Simone is a co-founder and advisor to several quantum startups and has contributed extensively to research in quantum information science, contextuality, and network theory. He holds a degree in Logic and Philosophy of Science from the University of Florence and a PhD in Quantum Computing from the University of Bristol.
Stephanie Bova | Novo Nordisk | Zurich
Stephanie Bova is Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Novo Nordisk Drug Development, a $42B global healthcare company operating in 80 countries and specializing in diabetes and chronic disease treatments. Previously, she was at BD, Novartis, Takeda, Pfizer and Deloitte. Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in international studies and Japanese language from the University of Buffalo and an MBA from the University of Maryland. Stephen Mavin | Morgan Stanley | London
Stephen (Steve) Mavin is a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley and Chief Information Officer of Institutional Securities, which offers investment banking, sales and trading and corporate lending to corporations, financial institutions and high-net worth clients across 41 countries - as a part of Morgan Stanley, a $61B global financial services corporation. He held multiple technology and leadership roles at Morgan Stanley over 20 years. Steve graduated holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering and a MSc in Computer Science from the University of Warwick.
Vikram Mahidhar | Apollo Global Management | Boston
Vikram Mahidhar is a Private Equity Operating Partner for Apollo Global Management, a $25B asset management firm, where he leads Digital, Data and AI. Previously he was at Genpact, RAGE Frameworks and Deloitte. Vikram holds a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, a MBA in Finance, Supply Chain and e-business from Questroom School of Business at Boston University and a SM Systems Design and Enterprise Architecture from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Vincent Champain | Framatome | Paris
Vincent Champain is Chief Digital and IT Officer at Framatome, a $5B international company that designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Previously he was at GE Digital, GE and McKinsey. Vincent holds a Master’s in Engineering from the Ecole Polytechnique, a Master’s in Science from ENSAE Paris and a DEA in Strategy and Marketing from Universite Paris Dauphine. Yuji Ichimura | Mitsubishi Chemical Group (in transition) | Tokyo
Yuji Ichimura is former Chief Digital Officer at Mitsubishi Chemical Group, a $30B global manufacturer of a wide range of industrial materials and performance products serving diverse industries including automotive, electronics, medical, and more. Previously he was at Konica Minolta and NEC. Yuji holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Osaka University and is a graduate of Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
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