Evanta: CDAO DACH

Join a powerful network of peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CDAOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CDAOs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.

Structuring Data Governance to Improve the Digital Enterprise
Fostering a Culture of Data Literacy and Analytics-Based Decision Making
Data Sharing — Driving Business Value Through Access & Collaboration

DACH CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the DACH CDAO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CDAOs, for CDAOs.

Co-Chairs

Christian Freytag

SAP
CTO & CDO

Wolfgang Hauner

Allianz
Head of Group Data Analytics

Members

Kai Barz

Edeka
Head of Data

Philipp Behre

TÜV SÜD
Chief Data Officer

Vikrant Bhan

Nestle
Group Head Analytics Data and Integration

Thomas Bode

Swarovski
Global Head of Data & Analytics

Alexander Borek

Zalando
Head of Data

Alberto-Giovanni Busetto

The Adecco Group
Group Head of Data & AI

David Castro-Gavino

Hellofresh
Vice President Data, Global

Curt Cramer

Lidl Germany
VP & Global Head of Analytics

Katrin Drumm

ING-DiBa
Chief Data Officer

Alexandra Fück-Zilles

Generali Deutschland Holding AG
Head of Data Governance and Analytics

Naveen Gupta

Inter IKEA Group
Global Data Leader

Felix Kalkum

Aldi Nord
Managing Director, Data & Analytics

Sebastian Klapdor

Vista
EVP & Chief Data Officer

Irina Koitz

Johnson & Johnson
Director Product Data

Holger Kömm

Bain & Co
Senior Director Advanced Analytics

Christian Lang

Stada
Global Director Data Science & Analytics

Steffen Lange

Sulzer
Group & Data Analytics Officer

Helmut Linde

Merck
Global Head of Data Science & Analytics

Chris Lobo

Fresenius
Global Head of Data and Analytics

Soeren Lueders

ProSiebenSat.1
Vice President Effectiveness & ROI Modeling

Sudhir Mahakali

Sandoz
Global Head, Data Strategy & Advanced Analytics

Mario Meir-Huber

Uniqa
Head of Data

Carl-Johan Nakamura

Zeiss Group AG
Chief Data Officer

David Power

Julius Bär
Head Data & Analytics

Rahul Ramachandran Atman

Viking
Director Business and Data Solutions

Jonas Rashedi

Funke Mediengruppe
Chief Data Officer

Ruchika Sachdeva

Coca-Cola Hellenic
Global Head of Data and Analytics

Maja Sdrakas

Deutsche Börse
Head of Group Data

Niklas Teichmann

Henkel
Head of Data & Analytics

Axcella Xu

eBay
Head of EU Analytics

“I think the greatest value of the Evanta community is how it has stayed true to the idea of 'by CDAOs, for CDAOs'.”

KAPIL NARANG, CHIEF DATA AND ANALYTICS OFFICER
AMERIPRISE BANK

“The value of the Evanta community is the community. It's this collective knowledge of folks from different backgrounds, and the more we come together and share this knowledge, it is highly valuable.”

KRISTINA CHAMBERS, CHIEF DATA & ANALYTICS OFFICER
TTX

"Every one of us has unique experiences shaped by our abilities, companies and industries. Every time I meet someone at an Evanta function, I learn something new that I can leverage in my own job.”

LEE FULMER, GLOBAL HEAD OF INNOVATION, CHIEF DATA OFFICER
UBS INC.

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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.

Community Member Criteria

To ensure peer connections and conversations at the highest level, members must meet the following criteria:

- C-level or senior most executive for respective function

- Organization revenue of $500M+

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Upcoming Programs

IN-PERSON

13 September 2023 | an evening

DACH CDAO Inner Circle - Frankfurt

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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Top 5 Priorities for C-Suite Executives in 2023

Each year, we survey C-level executives across our communities to ask their top priorities for the year. The Leadership Perspective Survey gives us the opportunity to compare enterprise-wide priorities across different roles in the C-suite. Read what more than 3,000 executives told us they are focusing on in 2023.

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BLOG | MAY 8, 2023

7 Highlights at Upcoming CDAO Executive Summits

Amid budget cuts from market volatility and disruption from generative AI, we’re committed to building agendas that tackle topics CDAOs are prioritizing. Here’s an inside look at seven highly anticipated sessions and speakers we are hosting at CDAO Executive Summits this Spring.