Leadership Moves
Written by: CDO Magazine Bureau
Updated 1:30 PM UTC, Thu November 20, 2025

Suma Nair, JPMorganChase Head of Data for Connected Commerce, Payments & Digital Wallets
We are pleased to announce Suma Nair as the newest member of CDO Magazine’s Global Board. Nair is Head of Data for JPMorganChase’s Connected Commerce, Payments & Digital Wallets. With more than 20 years of experience in data technology, delivery and implementation, data management, governance, and analytics, her leadership focuses on empowering business, product, and analytics teams with high-quality, secure data to drive innovation and growth.
Nair leads the organization’s data strategy with a focus on modernization, robust controls, and strong governance — ensuring that its data landscape is ready for the AI-driven future. She and her team uphold firmwide standards for data publishing and modernization, working closely with technology partners to deliver impactful, high-quality solutions. Under her leadership, numerous datasets have been successfully migrated to modern platforms with an unwavering emphasis on quality, security, and business value. Deeply passionate about treating data as a strategic asset, Nair champions a culture of innovation and empowers the organization to make confident, data-driven decisions.
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 Suma Nair to our Global Board.