Bhagyesh Phanse, Starbucks VP Analytics and Data Science, Joins CDO Magazine Global Editorial Board

(US and Canada) We are pleased to welcome Bhagyesh Phanse to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. Phanse is  Vice President Analytics and Data Science at Starbucks. As a proven data leader, he has navigated organizations through significant shifts, leveraging data to drive meaningful change and propel growth.

Phanse possesses extensive cross-domain knowledge spanning data governance, supply chain management, marketing analytics, product Development, and retail operations. This allows him to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to diverse business needs.

Prior to joining Starbucks, Phanse served as Vice President, Front Store Growth Analytics at CVS Health, where he led an analytics portfolio in pricing, merchandising, marketing, customer lifecycle management, loyalty, omnichannel, and retail media analytics among others. He also previously served as Vice President, Marketing Analytics Solutions at Macy’s, where he led end-to-end teams in data science, marketing technology, media platforms, etc., and owned partnerships with vendors, contractors, and media agencies.

One of Phanse's key strengths lies in his ability to cultivate high-performing teams from the ground up. He has successfully assembled collaborative teams comprising Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Stewards, and Analysts. His leadership style emphasizes not only strategic vision but also hands-on management, enabling his teams to tackle complex business challenges with agility and precision.

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 Bhagyesh Phanse to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.