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Kellanova, Unilever, Ferrara Leaders To Discuss Data-Driven Transformations

Liz Dominguez
Liz Dominguez
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During the upcoming Analytics Unite conference, being held in Chicago from April 28-30, leaders from Kellanova, Unilever and Ferrara will take to the stage to share executive-driven strategies for empowering organizations with decision-making optimizations to succeed long-term. The conversation will be moderated by Andy Walter, a strategic advisor who retired from P&G. 

Register for “Leading Data-Driven Transformations: Empowering Organizations for Strategic Decision-Making”

For the C-Suite, guiding an organization on its data and analytics journey is a critical responsibility — but how can you take your entire organization with you? This session will showcase how C-level executives are leading their companies toward immersive, data-driven transformations. We'll explore strategies for educating CEOs, aligning leadership around data-driven decision-making, and demonstrating the tangible value of data to business outcomes. 

Loretta Franks - Kellanova

VP, Chief Data & Analytics Officer

As a member of the global IT leadership team, Franks is focused on advancing data literacy and embedding a data-led culture at Kellanova. She has been with Kellanova, formerly the Kellogg Company, for over 17 years as she enters her fourth year as chief data and analytics officer.

Eric-Francis Chen - Unilever

Chief Digital Information Officer North America Personal Care & SVP North America Digital and Technology (D&T)

A consumer goods executive with more than 25 years of experience in shared services, with most of this time spent in AI, data, and analytics. Chen led teams across the globe, and worked and lived in Southeast Asia for over 12 years. He is currently accountable for shared services and digital transformation for Unilever North America. 

Priya McCarthy - Ferrara

CIO

McCarthy brings more than 20 years of experience in various technology roles at Whirlpool North America, Kellogg’s, Aera Technology, and Campbell Soup Company. She started her career in consulting, working on technology implementation programs as a business analyst and a change leader. She has hands-on experience in digital transformation with demonstrated successes in commercial and supply chain functions, including retail, e-commerce, research and development, marketing, and enterprise analytics. 

Moderator

Andy Walter - Retired, P&G

Walter is a business results-driven professional with extensive experience in strategy, development, execution, and operations across shared services, analytics, and IT. He led the commercial services and delivery organization (over 1,500 IT and multifunctional professionals) for Procter & Gamble’s global business services (GBS). He was responsible for IT and shared services for all global business units and markets around the world. 

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