We are pleased to announce Karthikeyan Ilangovan as the newest member of CDO Magazine’s Global Board. Ilangovan serves as Vice President of Data Analytics and AI/ML at MODE Global, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) company and one of the largest truckload freight brokerages in North America. In this role, he spearheads enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives, redefining data infrastructure and delivering strategic insights that optimize operational performance.

By embedding intelligence throughout all levels of decision-making, Ilangovan bridges cross-functional teams across finance, operations, sales, and customer experience to build scalable, high-impact capabilities. He leads innovation across multiple disciplines, including Data Engineering, Analytics Insights, DevOps, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.

Prior to joining MODE Global, Ilangovan held key leadership positions at premier organizations including Neiman Marcus and JPMorgan Chase. Throughout his career, he has specialized in building modern data and analytics platforms, leading cloud transformation initiatives, and scaling data innovation across large global enterprises.

Ilangovan champions the advancement of organizational data and AI maturity, helping businesses unlock the full potential of their assets while actively mentoring the next generation of professionals. A committed contributor to the broader community, he serves on the Data and AI Advisory Boards for Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the University of Wisconsin’s Computer Science Program. He is also a strong advocate for STEM education, focused on inspiring future talent in technology.

As an active thought leader and sought-after keynote speaker at CDAO and CDAIO conferences, Ilangovan has been widely recognized for his impact on the industry. His accolades include recognition as one of OnCon’s Top 100 Data Analytics Professionals, selection as a Perplexity AI Business Fellow, and being named to the prestigious DataIQ 100 list.

CDO Magazine’s Global Board represents an elite network of executives from Fortune 500 and other world-class enterprises shaping the future of data, analytics, AI, and security. Their insights guide our thought leadership, research, and events — ensuring every conversation reflects the highest levels of strategic vision and impact.

The CDO Magazine community welcomes Karthikeyan Ilangovan to our Global Board.