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 April 13, highlighted in this edition, we feature key leadership updates at Tide, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Santander, alongside several other notable appointments recently spotlighted on CDO Magazine.

This week’s featured moves:

Tide: Bernie Miles, Chief Data and Technology Officer

UK-based business management platform Tide has appointed Bernie Miles as Chief Data and Technology Officer. Miles, a veteran of Klarna and Wayfair, will lead a global engineering team of over 700 professionals. His mission is to move beyond AI hype to deliver practical tools that reduce administrative complexity for the company’s 1.8 million small and medium enterprise members.

U.S. Department of Commerce: George Forbes, Chief Information Officer

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security has tapped George Forbes as its new Chief Information Officer. Forbes joins the Bureau from the U.S. Air Force, where he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Data and IT Operations Division. His extensive background in the public sector also includes leadership roles at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where he served as Senior Advisor to the Chief Data Officer.

Santander: Asim Tewary, Global Head of Data & Analytics for Digital Consumer Bank

Santander has appointed Asim Tewary as Global Head of Data & Analytics for its Digital Consumer Bank (DCB). Tewary, who previously led analytics for Santander in the U.S., will now oversee the AI and data agenda across multiple countries. His remit includes embedding AI into core business processes to enhance customer outcomes across diverse regulatory and market frameworks.

Mastercard: Andrew Reiskind, Global Board Member (CDO Magazine)

CDO Magazine is pleased to welcome Andrew Reiskind, Chief Data Officer at Mastercard, to our Global Board. Reiskind is a recognized expert in data management and privacy, responsible for leading Mastercard’s global data strategy while mitigating emerging risks. A three-time CDO Magazine Data Leader 100 honoree, he brings a specialized focus on the intersection of data innovation and global privacy regulations.

The AI Lab: Gulé Sheikh, Chief AI Officer for Healthcare

The AI Lab has appointed Gulé Sheikh as Chief AI Officer for Healthcare. Sheikh brings extensive experience from zettanode.ai and Salesforce, where she managed a $200 million life sciences portfolio. In her new role, she will guide healthcare clients through ethical AI adoption, focusing on responsible governance and digital transformation across clinical and enterprise settings.