Each week, CDO Magazine curates a high-level overview of executive appointments and leadership transitions shaping the global data, AI, and analytics ecosystem. This roundup offers a quick-read snapshot of how leadership talent is transitioning across organizations as they evolve data and AI strategies to support digital transformation, data management, enterprise innovation, security, and AI-driven decision-making.

This briefing tracks leadership movements involving Chief Data Officers, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers, Chief Data and Analytics Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, and senior executives responsible for data, analytics, security, and digital strategy across industries.

For the week of February 2, highlighted in this edition, we feature key leadership updates at Delta Air Lines, Pfizer, and NASA, alongside several other notable appointments recently spotlighted on CDO Magazine.

This week’s featured moves:

Delta Air Lines: Amala Duggirala, Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Delta Air Lines has appointed Amala Duggirala as Chief Digital and Technology Officer. Joining from USAA, Duggirala will report to CEO Ed Bastian and lead the integration of commercial digital products with Delta’s enterprise technology foundation to enhance the traveler experience.

New York State: Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, Chief AI Officer

New York State has named Eleonore Fournier-Tombs as its first Chief AI Officer. Formerly with the United Nations, Fournier-Tombs will lead the state’s AI strategy, focusing on ethical implementation, policy refinement, and the Empire AI initiative to modernize government operations.

Pfizer: Jeremy Forman, Chief AI, Data, & Analytics Officer

Pfizer has promoted Jeremy Forman to Chief AI, Data, & Analytics Officer. Previously VP of Global R&D AI, Forman will now oversee the integration of AI across the entire enterprise to accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes through a data-driven culture.

Terex: Namita Jindal, Chief AI & Data Officer

Industrial equipment manufacturer Terex has appointed Namita Jindal as SVP and Chief AI and Data Officer. Jindal, who joins from CentralSquare Technologies, will serve on the Executive Leadership Team to accelerate the company’s transformational digital and data management strategies.

Fulton Bank: Kelly Dearwester, Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Fulton Bank has named Kelly Dearwester as Chief Data and Analytics Officer. A veteran of JPMorgan Chase and Old National Bank, Dearwester will oversee data architecture and governance to embed data as a strategic asset across the bank’s operations.

The Campbell’s Company: Vijay Gandapodi, VP of Data Analytics & AI

The Campbell’s Company has appointed Vijay Gandapodi as VP of Data Analytics & AI. Gandapodi joins the iconic CPG firm from Reynolds American Inc., bringing over 20 years of experience in scaling AI solutions across marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing.

NASA: Kevin Murphy, Acting CAIO and CDO

NASA has tapped 17-year agency veteran Kevin Murphy to serve as Acting Chief AI Officer and Acting Chief Data Officer. Formerly the Chief Science Data Officer, Murphy will now lead NASA’s supercomputing, cloud, and AI initiatives, succeeding David Salvagnini.