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 June 22, highlighted in this edition, we feature key leadership updates at the State of California, Teradata, and Banner Health, alongside several other notable appointments recently spotlighted on CDO Magazine.

This week’s featured moves:

State of California: John Ohanian, Statewide Chief Data Officer

California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed John Ohanian as Statewide Chief Data Officer at the Office of Data and Innovation. Ohanian transitions to the statewide role from the California Department of Health Care Services, where he served as Senior Policy Advisor for Data Exchange. He brings extensive public sector experience, including a five-year tenure as Chief Data Officer and Director of the Center for Data Insights at the California Health and Human Services Agency.

Teradata: Josh Fecteau, Chief Data and AI Officer and Chief Information Officer

Teradata has expanded Josh Fecteau’s responsibilities, naming him Chief Data and AI Officer and Chief Information Officer (CDAO & CIO). Fecteau, who has led Teradata’s enterprise Data & AI organization since 2025, will now also oversee the company’s Technology Services division. His consolidated remit focuses on removing operational friction and deploying internal AI agents to drive faster, smarter decisions across infrastructure and business operations.

SMBC: Richard Lowe, Chief Data & Analytics Officer for Asia Pacific

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has appointed Richard Lowe as Chief Data & Analytics Officer for its Asia Pacific Division, based in Singapore. Lowe brings more than 20 years of financial services experience, most recently serving as Managing Director and Group CDO at United Overseas Bank (UOB). In this newly established regional role, he will focus on driving a world-class AI and advanced analytics agenda across the APAC ecosystem.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance: Sravan Kasarla, SVP, Global Head of Data and Analytics

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has named CDO Magazine Global Board member Sravan Kasarla as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Data and Analytics. Kasarla joins BHSI from Commonwealth Financial Network, where he was Chief Data Officer. In his new capacity, he will lead the transformation of BHSI’s data ecosystem, modernizing its data architecture and establishing the master data management foundations necessary to scale global operations.

Banner Health: Dr. John Rares Almasan, Chief AI, Data and Infrastructure Officer

Banner Health has appointed Dr. John Rares Almasan as Senior Vice President and inaugural Chief AI, Data and Infrastructure Officer. Moving from his previous role as Global Head of AI and Emerging Technology at TIAA, Dr. Almasan will unify Banner Health’s technology infrastructure and AI capabilities. His leadership will center on building secure, intelligent systems designed to reduce administrative friction for clinicians and simplify healthcare access for patients.