CDO Magazine is proud to announce the 2025 Top 25 Columbus Innovation Leaders, recognizing a distinguished group of CIOs, CISOs, and data, analytics, and AI executives who are redefining the role of technology and data leadership in the region.

Spanning enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data strategy, and digital transformation, these leaders are shaping how organizations harness technology, AI, and analytics to strengthen security, accelerate growth, and position Columbus as a national hub for innovation.

The honorees represent the breadth of Columbus’s business landscape, from healthcare and life sciences, automotive and aerospace, banking and insurance, energy and utilities, retail and consumer brands, homebuilding and manufacturing, and research and innovation. Their collective vision reflects the city’s remarkable diversity and its rising influence in the world of data and digital transformation

Recognizing excellence at the Columbus Leadership Summit

To honor their contributions, CDO Magazine will host an awards reception during the upcoming Columbus Leadership Summit on November 5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus – Downtown. The Summit will bring together senior leaders in data, analytics, AI, IT, and cybersecurity for a full day of networking, insights, and celebration.

“These executives exemplify the very best of data and technology leadership,” says Bill Gannon, General Manager, CDO Magazine. “Their work is not only driving measurable business outcomes for their organizations but also shaping Columbus’s reputation as a center of innovation and talent. We are honored to recognize their contributions.”

The Top 25 Columbus Innovation Leaders showcase the evolving role of data-driven leadership in delivering business value and advancing enterprise resilience. By uniting strategic vision with innovative execution, they are setting a new standard for how organizations can thrive in the digital economy.

CDO Magazine invites the community to join in celebrating these leaders and exploring the future of data, AI, and security at the Columbus Leadership Summit 2025.

Event Details:

▶︎ Date: November 5, 2025
▶︎ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
▶︎ Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus – Downtown