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 May 4, highlighted in this edition, we feature key leadership updates at Honeywell Aerospace, JPMorganChase, and Westpac, alongside several other notable appointments recently spotlighted on CDO Magazine.

This week’s featured moves:

Department of the Air Force: Keith Hardiman, Deputy CIO

The Department of the Air Force has named Dr. Keith Hardiman as Deputy Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Hardiman, who has served as acting Deputy CIO since July 2025, assumes the role permanently to oversee enterprise IT, data, AI, and cybersecurity. His leadership will be central to the Department’s IT investment strategy, focusing on cloud computing, digital transformation, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

JPMorganChase: Gautam Gorki, Chief Analytics Officer for Asia Pacific

JPMorganChase has appointed Gautam Gorki as Chief Analytics Officer for Asia Pacific. Gorki joins from Deloitte, where he led AI and Data for Financial Services in Southeast Asia, and previously spent nearly a decade at DBS Bank. In his new role, he will focus on embedding agentic AI into business operations and scaling high-value AI solutions across the vibrant Asia-Pacific region.

Honeywell Aerospace: Ash Dhupar, Chief AI & Data Officer

Honeywell Aerospace has appointed Ash Dhupar as Chief AI & Data Officer. Dhupar, a member of the CDO Magazine Global Board, previously served as CDAO at Analog Devices and Chief Data Officer at BAE Systems. At Honeywell, he is tasked with placing AI and data at the center of a mission that powers aircraft, satellites, and defense systems, driving enterprise-scale transformation in a critical sector.

Westpac: Maggie Shi, Chief AI Innovation Officer

Westpac has appointed Maggie Shi to the newly created role of Chief AI Innovation Officer. Shi joins from Commonwealth Bank, where she led engineering efforts for generative AI and MLOps platforms. At Westpac, she will lead the bank’s AI innovation agenda, identifying and scaling high-impact opportunities while ensuring that AI advancements translate into practical, responsible, and customer-focused outcomes.

TD Bank: Deepti Chhiber Tuteja, U.S. Head of Data Management Oversight

TD Bank has named Deepti Chhiber Tuteja as Head of Data Management Oversight for the U.S. With over two decades of experience from Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE, Tuteja will lead efforts to strengthen enterprise data programs and oversee data-related risks. Her remit includes advancing responsible AI governance and leading key regulatory initiatives to ensure data remains a foundation for trust and competitive advantage.

University of Utah Health: Kensaku Kawamoto, Chief Health AI Transformation Officer

University of Utah Health has appointed Dr. Kensaku Kawamoto as its inaugural Chief Health AI Transformation Officer. A prolific researcher and fellow of ACMI, Dr. Kawamoto will be responsible for scaling AI across the health system’s clinical, operational, and academic sectors. He will also manage the University’s Innovation Lab to fast-track the deployment of new technologies that improve patient care.