Chief Data Officers: Forging New Pathways in today's Data-driven World

Data has become the foundational asset fuelling modern work and life. Living in the era marked by data explosion, there has been a constant growth in companies’ reliance on data across the globe and India has been no exception.

Businesses are going beyond merely acknowledging data-driven decision-making these days; numerous firms have appointed a chief data officer to their already full executive teams. As data becomes the very backbone of Artificial Intelligence, automation and advanced analytics, the CDO is increasingly a strategic enabler. The CDO serves as the primary steward of data, accountable for the organization’s information assets including the processes governing availability, quality, security, and ensuring data is usable throughout the business.

This critical role is often bestowed to experienced and skilled professionals who can navigate the increasingly complex data landscape in today’s tech landscape. In the current edition of CEOInsights India magazine we meet a few such prolific data leaders from across India. Through in-depth interviews, we throw light on the inspirational journeys of featured data leaders, their expertise, industry insights and much more.

In this edition we meet Anchal Rastogi, Chief Data & Digital Officer, GE HealthCare. Anchal, a global data and digital leader, drives innovation and governance in healthcare through advanced analytics, machine learning, and cloud technologies.

Another featured leader is Rajesh Hanswal, the Chief Data Technology & AI Officer and member of the Leadership Team at I-PAC. A B.Tech graduate from D.T.U (formerly Delhi College of Engineering), he has over nine years of experience in political data, technology architecture, analytics, and AI led decision systems. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in India’s political technology ecosystem.

joining the coveted list is also Rohit Singh Verma, Sr Director of Data and AI, Nvizion Solutions. Rohit transforms complex data landscapes into scalable, AI-driven business value with precision and vision. He leads global data modernization and intelligence initiatives across industries.

In this edition, also meet Dr. Biswajit Rath, Group Chief Data and AI Officer at Raymond Group. He is a technology strategist who blends engineering precision, behavioral science, and business acumen to drive large-scale digital transformation. Passionate about adopting AI technologies beyond coding, he advocates for practical, human-centric AI adoption across enterprises.

To know more about these data experts, read the current edition of CEOInsights India magazine.

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