CDO Magazine is proud to unveil the Global Data Power Women 2025 — a prestigious recognition of 200 trailblazers shaping the future of data, analytics, and AI across industries and continents.

This year’s honorees span sectors as diverse as finance, healthcare, defense, technology, media, energy, and government. From Fortune 500 giants to public service institutions, these women are driving enterprise innovation, building responsible data ecosystems, and redefining what modern leadership looks like in an AI-enabled world.

“The Global Data Power Women are leaders who are not only advancing the data discipline but are also empowering teams, influencing policy, and ensuring that data and AI serve society’s greatest needs,” says Bill Gannon, EVP and General Manager of CDO Magazine. “These women represent bold, purpose-driven leadership that is helping organizations thrive in a time of immense technological change.”

These leaders stand out not only for their technical acumen but for their ability to deliver impact across the enterprise – modernizing infrastructure, championing ethical AI, building data cultures, and fostering equity in leadership.

Recognizing these Global Data Power Women 2025 serves to celebrate them and their accomplishments, as well as encourage everyone to amplify the voices of women in data leadership to ensure that the next generation finds inspiration and opportunity.

Join us in celebrating these inspiring women leaders!