(US and Canada) We are pleased to welcome Krishna Cheriath to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. Cheriath holds the position of VP and Head of Digital Data and Analytics at Zoetis, a leading animal health company globally.

As Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Head of Digital Strategy, he assumes responsibility for various areas, including digital products and services, analytics and data science, intelligent automation, data strategy, data governance, and data platforms. He also oversees digital innovation partnerships and collaborations, digital upskilling, and internal digital innovation acceleration.

At Zoetis, Cheriath leads a global team of over 100 employees and 200 partner staff, delivering data, analytics, and digital solutions across the biopharma value chain. He spearheads the company-wide digital upskilling initiative called Digital Fluency and co-chairs the enterprise risk management focus on data, analytics, and AI, collaborating closely with the Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Privacy.

Cheriath also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, partnering with Heinz College to develop the Chief Data Officer Certificate program (CDataO) and delivering executive-level instruction on data, digital, and analytics strategies in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, he holds the position of Adjunct Faculty at Rutgers Business School, where he is currently designing a digital strategy module for C-Suite training programs.

Recognized as a prominent speaker and thought leader in the field of digital data and analytics, Cheriath has been featured in CDO forums, podcasts, and books. His ideas and insights have been highlighted in notable publications, including "Trust: The Winning Formula for Digital Leaders," "The Transformation Myth: Leading Your Organization through Uncertain Times," and "Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI."

In recognition of his significant contributions, Cheriath received the 2023 AI100 award from AIM Research, which honors him as one of the top 100 AI and analytics influencers in the United States. Additionally, his work at Zoetis was showcased in a Forbes article in May 2023, highlighting the company’s data and analytic journey.

Prior to joining Zoetis, Cheriath served as the Chief Data Officer and Head of Digital Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb. With over 15 years of experience in management consulting, he has held positions at prestigious firms such as PWC, IBM, Accenture, and TCS.

As global thought leaders, CDO Magazine’s Editorial Board of top executives share their expert opinions and innovations in data and analytics. The board ensures that we champion the best companies, leaders, and insights that accelerate our community’s success. Members may serve as editorial writers, reviewers, content developers, and conference speakers.

The CDO Magazine community welcomes Krishna Cheriath to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.