(US and Canada) CDO Magazine is pleased to welcome Jon Francis, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at General Motors (GM), to our Global Editorial Board.

With over 30 years of experience in data, analytics, and AI, Francis brings a wealth of leadership expertise from top global brands, including Starbucks, Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Nike. At GM, he is driving the company’s enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy, playing a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious digital transformations in the automotive industry.

Francis is focused on embedding AI across the entire vehicle lifecycle — from predictive diagnostics and factory-floor intelligence to modernizing legacy systems using generative AI (GenAI). His leadership is rooted in driving tangible business outcomes, elevating data literacy, and ensuring that AI initiatives are strategically aligned and not just innovative, but impactful.

“AI without data is just smoke in the rearview mirror,” Francis noted in his recent interview with CDO Magazine, where he shared a deeper look into how GM is using data to earn customer trust and scale enterprise value. From deploying intelligent agents to rethinking the in-cabin experience, Francis outlined how GM is leveraging AI responsibly and purposefully across the organization.

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 Jon Francis to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.