Richard Leaton — enterprise data and AI executive, named to the 2026 DataIQ 100 North America and a CDO Atlanta Vision Award recipient. Turning data and AI into measurable results, in the office and on the factory floor.
Enterprise Data & AI Executive | CDO · CDAO · Chief AI Officer
Richard leads enterprise Data, Analytics & AI for Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling and the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group. Across an $18.4 billion enterprise spanning 29 advanced manufacturing facilities and 11 innovation centers on four continents, he is scaling AI where it meets the real world.
His career runs from quality and operations at General Electric, through CIO and enterprise data leadership roles, to Deputy Chief Data & AI Officer at Deloitte. He is based in Atlanta.
His mission is simple: make AI practical, trusted, and valuable — for the people in the office and the people making the product.
Nursing Innovation & Oncology Consultant
Karen is a seasoned oncology nurse leader specializing in nursing innovation, EMR transformation, and healthcare AI integration. She bridges clinical expertise with digital innovation to improve patient outcomes and operational excellence.
Scaling AI in the office and on the factory floor, through Intentional Engagement® of the people who make it work—driving financial returns and employee safety.
