Data is no longer a backstage function. It is the closest thing to a competitive superpower. And on November 20 at The Westin New York at Times Square, CDO Magazine will bring together senior leaders from Forbes, Barclays, JPMorganChase, and Greenland Capital Management at the New York Leadership Summit for a session that promises to be one of the most talked-about conversations of the year for data, AI, and analytics executives.

The session “Data, Dollars and Decisions: Driving Growth Across The Empire” is built for leaders who want more than theory. It is designed for executives who need to turn intelligence into action, insights into impact, and AI into real business value. If you are leading data, analytics, or AI in New York, this is where you need to be.

Why this session matters now

The pressure to drive revenue, accelerate time to insight, and compete at AI speed has never been higher. Organizations across financial services, media, capital markets, and technology are racing to connect data with decision-making at scale.

This session brings together four industry insiders who sit at the intersection of analytics and business transformation. They will examine how data has become the critical engine of growth and how advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI are reshaping enterprise strategy in real time.

Meet the powerhouse panel

• David Johnson, Forbes Chief Data Officer
• Akhil Khunger, Barclays VP Quantitative Analytics
• Derek Waldron, JPMorganChase Chief Analytics Officer
• Nan Xiao, Greenland Capital Management CTO and CDO
• Moderator: Deepak Khetpal, Tiger Analytics Strategic Growth and BU Head

Gerri Caveness, CDO Magazine Global Events Manager, captures the importance of this session: “New York is a global capital for finance and innovation. This discussion brings together leaders who are not only shaping their industries but shaping how data drives economic power. Attendees will walk away with insights they can use immediately.”

Insights that move markets

The panel will break down how leaders across global institutions are:

• How organizations turn intelligence into decisive action that unlocks revenue and accelerates growth.
• How AI and advanced analytics sharpen competitive edge across high-impact business functions.
• How insights translate into measurable outcomes that influence strategy, performance, and customer value.
• How data evolves into a true engine of power driving decisions, innovation, and enterprise-wide results.

This is not theoretical. This session will focus on practical, next-stage approaches for converting intelligence into outcomes that matter.

Who should attend?

This session is built for:

• Chief Data Officers
• Analytics and AI leaders
• Enterprise architects
• Data product owners
• Innovation and digital strategy leaders
• Executives who recognize that data now determines the winners and the laggards

If you operate at the intersection of technology and business growth, this is the room where your peers will be. The organizations that stay ahead are the ones that tap into conversations like this one. Expect sharp insights, candid perspectives, and a front row seat to how data is driving the next chapter of enterprise growth.