(US and Canada)  We are pleased to welcome Christopher Stephens to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. Stephens has been leading large-scale data transformations for over a decade and bringing data and analytics capabilities to the world for 25 years. Most recently, he served in CDO roles at GEICO, Zendesk, and American Eagle Outfitters.

Prior to these roles, Stephens helped lead the Data Science practice at Pivotal Software helping organizations around the world adopt modern data and software practices. He serves as CDO-in-Residence at Insight Partners helping shape a new generation of technology and teams. He is also Adjunct Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University teaching the next generation of data leaders in the Chief Data Officer Certificate Program (CDataO), along with other data-driven leadership offerings. He is passionate about the human side of data, transformation, and innovation.

Stephens hails from Pittsburgh with his wife and 5 young adult children. An avid music fan, he reminds us that, "You who choose to lead must follow."

As global thought leaders, CDO Magazine’s Editorial Board of top executives shares their expert opinions and innovations in data and analytics. The board ensures that we champion the best companies, leaders, and insights that accelerate our community’s success. Members may serve as editorial writers, reviewers, content developers, and conference speakers.

The CDO Magazine community welcomes Christopher Stephens to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.