Data Leadership Awards 2025

In the following profiles, we proudly recognize our inaugural award winners — trailblazers who are setting new standards in data excellence and redefining what’s possible through analytics, emerging technologies and bold leadership.

Corporate Strategy

How Nike Will Navigate a $1 Billion Tariff Impact

Matthew Friend, Nike’s executive VP and CFO, outlined the company’s mitigation plan.

Personnel Moves

Henkel Promotes Rajat Agarwal to North America President

He succeeds Pernille Lind Olsen, who departed the company to seek out new opportunities.

Consumer Engagement

Coca-Cola Awakens the Force With Hologram QR & AR Campaign

Learn about the new augmented reality experience, accessible through scannable QR codes on limited-edition packaging.

How CPG Brands Can Track Price-to-Value Perception During Tariff Disruption

Learn how CPG brands can track real-time, price-to-value perceptions, understanding how consumers perceive the value they’re getting for the price they’re asked to pay.
Dr. Praeger’s Taps Alexis Brescia to Lead Supply Chain

The new hire has over 25 years of experience in the consumer goods industry.
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What AI Agents Mean for CX

Learn why the consumer goods industry is uniquely positioned to adopt AI agents, considerations for integration and much more.
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How US Foods Drove 40% More Accurate Delivery Tracking With AWS

Accurate delivery timing isn’t only a convenience, it’s a business necessity.
Juanita’s Foods Taps Simon Stopol as SVP of Transformation

In the newly created role, Stopol will lead strategic initiatives to streamline operations, drive innovation and accelerate growth.
Nestlé USA, Conagra & J.M. Smucker Join Industry Shift Away From Synthetic Coloring

The three consumer goods companies shared their goals after General Mills and Kraft Heinz announced similar synthetic dye deadlines earlier this month.
CamelBak Parent Revelyst Gets AI Product Data and Search Boost

Revelyst can now lean on optimized product data, including consistent taxonomy and up-to-date availability.
Vera Bradley Drops Pura Vida, Shuffles Leadership as Part of Business Reinvigoration

The move is part of the manufacturer's "Project Restoration" initiative to remain profitable and relevant.
Haleon Hires Carl Haney to Lead R&D

Haney will replace Franck Riot, who is leaving the company after six years.
Hormel Foods Names New President; Interim CEO

Ghingo to join company’s board of directors; Ettinger’s role to end after 15 months.
Unilever to Acquire Men’s Grooming Brand Dr. Squatch

This moves the needle in Unilever’s effort to grow in premium spaces.

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2025 Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study

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- 7/1/2025
  How US Foods Drove 40% More Accurate Delivery Tracking With AWS
  Accurate delivery timing isn’t only a convenience, it’s a business necessity.
- 5/30/2025
  Revolutionizing Manufacturing Downtime With Generative AI
  Consumer goods companies can use generative AI to address both planned and unplanned interruptions in their manufacturing processes, dramatically improving their manufacturing efficiency.
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- 6/12/2025
  Recapture Growth by Unifying your Data and Content Strategies
  3 ways AI can break down silos and pave the way to sustainable growth.

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The CIO Priorities That Make or Break Consumer Goods M&A

The marriage of two consumer goods organizations can be a fraught proposition. Like any partnership, it requires communication, collaboration and an understanding of what both parties bring to the table.

Wiley Jones of Doss on Talent's Role in Scaling Brands

Learn about the important role of talent when it comes to growth strategies.

Southern Glazer’s Alan Wizemann to Keynote CG Sales & Marketing Tech Summit

Data Leadership Awards 2025

How Nike Will Navigate a $1 Billion Tariff Impact

Henkel Promotes Rajat Agarwal to North America President

Coca-Cola Awakens the Force With Hologram QR & AR Campaign

How CPG Brands Can Track Price-to-Value Perception During Tariff Disruption

Dr. Praeger’s Taps Alexis Brescia to Lead Supply Chain

What AI Agents Mean for CX

How US Foods Drove 40% More Accurate Delivery Tracking With AWS

Juanita’s Foods Taps Simon Stopol as SVP of Transformation

Nestlé USA, Conagra & J.M. Smucker Join Industry Shift Away From Synthetic Coloring

CamelBak Parent Revelyst Gets AI Product Data and Search Boost

Vera Bradley Drops Pura Vida, Shuffles Leadership as Part of Business Reinvigoration

Haleon Hires Carl Haney to Lead R&D

Hormel Foods Names New President; Interim CEO

Unilever to Acquire Men’s Grooming Brand Dr. Squatch

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2025 Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study

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Featured Blog Series

How US Foods Drove 40% More Accurate Delivery Tracking With AWS

Revolutionizing Manufacturing Downtime With Generative AI

Recapture Growth by Unifying your Data and Content Strategies

Content Opportunities With CGT

The CIO Priorities That Make or Break Consumer Goods M&A

Wiley Jones of Doss on Talent's Role in Scaling Brands

Consumer Goods Industry News, Research & Events

Southern Glazer’s Alan Wizemann to Keynote CG Sales & Marketing Tech Summit

Data Leadership Awards 2025

How Nike Will Navigate a $1 Billion Tariff Impact

Henkel Promotes Rajat Agarwal to North America President

Coca-Cola Awakens the Force With Hologram QR & AR Campaign

How CPG Brands Can Track Price-to-Value Perception During Tariff Disruption

Dr. Praeger’s Taps Alexis Brescia to Lead Supply Chain

What AI Agents Mean for CX

How US Foods Drove 40% More Accurate Delivery Tracking With AWS

Juanita’s Foods Taps Simon Stopol as SVP of Transformation

Nestlé USA, Conagra & J.M. Smucker Join Industry Shift Away From Synthetic Coloring

CamelBak Parent Revelyst Gets AI Product Data and Search Boost

Vera Bradley Drops Pura Vida, Shuffles Leadership as Part of Business Reinvigoration

Haleon Hires Carl Haney to Lead R&D

Hormel Foods Names New President; Interim CEO

Unilever to Acquire Men’s Grooming Brand Dr. Squatch

Featured Blog Series