Each week, CDO Magazine curates a high-level overview of executive appointments and leadership transitions shaping the global data, AI, and analytics ecosystem. This roundup offers a quick-read snapshot of how leadership talent is transitioning across organizations as they evolve data and AI strategies to support digital transformation, data management, enterprise innovation, security, and AI-driven decision-making.

This briefing tracks leadership movements involving Chief Data Officers, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers, Chief Data and Analytics Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, and senior executives responsible for data, analytics, security, and digital strategy across industries.

For the week of March 30, highlighted in this edition, we feature key leadership updates at HSBC, Lundbeck, and Kimberly-Clark, alongside several other notable appointments recently spotlighted on CDO Magazine.

This week’s featured moves:

Lundbeck: Markus Kede, Chief AI Officer

Global pharmaceutical company Lundbeck has promoted Markus Kede to Senior Vice President and Chief AI Officer. In this new role, Kede joins the Executive Leadership Team to drive a global AI strategy aimed at transforming Lundbeck into a “bionic company.” Formerly the SVP of Finance & Business Planning for Lundbeck US, Kede will oversee responsible AI governance and the integration of machine learning across drug discovery and commercial operations.

Kimberly-Clark: Francesco Tinto, Chief Information & GBS Officer

Kimberly-Clark has welcomed Francesco Tinto as Chief Information and Global Business Services (GBS) Officer. Reporting to the President and COO, Tinto will lead the digital and operational initiatives supporting the company’s “Powering Care” strategy. Tinto brings over 30 years of expertise, including previous global CIO roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance and Kraft Heinz, where he specialized in technology integration and business process optimization.

Discovery Education: Kara Schlageter, Chief Information Security Officer

Discovery Education has appointed Kara Schlageter as its first-ever Chief Information Security Officer. Schlageter, who brings over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise risk, is tasked with embedding “secure-by-design” principles into the company’s digital learning solutions. Her leadership will focus on maintaining trust and privacy for educators and students as the organization accelerates its AI-driven innovations.

HSBC: David Rice, Chief AI Officer

HSBC Holdings plc has named David Rice as its first Chief AI Officer, effective April 1. In this newly created role, Rice will lead enterprise-wide AI adoption to support the bank’s ambition of building a future-ready institution. Formerly the COO for HSBC’s Corporate and Institutional Banking business, Rice is tasked with scaling generative AI tools and streamlining processes while ensuring human accountability and responsible use.

Manulife: Dr. Hongjuan Liu, Chief AI & Data Officer for Hong Kong and Macau

Manulife has appointed Dr. Hongjuan Liu as Chief AI & Data Officer for Hong Kong and Macau. Dr. Liu, who joins from McDonald’s China, will lead a cross-functional team to establish Hong Kong as a regional AI Centre of Excellence. With over 20 years of experience, he will oversee advanced analytics and AI deployment initiatives to deliver greater value for customers and distribution partners across both markets.

Department of War: Gavin Kliger, Chief Data Officer

The Department of War has announced the appointment of Gavin Kliger as Chief Data Officer. A key figure in the Department’s AI roadmap, Kliger previously contributed to the Department of Government Efficiency team and the launch of the GenAI.mil platform. In his new capacity, he will bridge private-sector innovation with military operational expertise to accelerate the delivery of advanced data and AI capabilities to the warfighter.