Anita Hyde

About Anita Hyde

Visionary data and analytics executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience delivering enterprise-wide data strategies, advanced analytics capabilities, and AI-driven innovation across industries. Recognized as a transformational leader and trusted advisor to C-suite executives, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, modernizing data ecosystems, and translating complex data into actionable insights that drive measurable business value. Adept at data and AI enablement, enterprise data management, data and AI strategy, leading data governance programs, and championing data literacy and self-service BI initiatives. Rare combination of business, communication, sales, and technology experience. I bring a people-first leadership style, operational excellence in data privacy and regulatory compliance, and a commitment to democratizing data through education, enablement, and enterprise collaboration. Proven success includes building a $50M data advisory practice, leading global data governance across 53 countries, and co-presenting on Responsible AI Governance at the CDOIQ Symposium. Recognized as one of Kansas City’s Top 50 Women Leaders and awarded Technology Innovator by Consulting Magazine in 2024.

Experience

1. Partner Consulting

   Cognizant

   Jan 2023 — Present · Garden City, MO, US

   I lead the data & AI advisory practice for a preeminent global consulting firm, serving as a trusted advisor to clients across diverse industries. Additionally, I champion a data-driven culture, fostering the strategic use of analytics as a cornerstone of organizational success.Spearheads the practice’s financial performance, including profitability, resource allocation, and revenue generation.Architected a powerhouse advisory practice encompassing Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Applications, AI Strategy, AI Governance, and cutting-edge AI/ML/GenAI Data Science, consistently averaging $50M+ in annual revenue.Established a foundational Data Sciences as a Service (DSaaS) practice for a Fortune 100 life sciences company, crafting a strategy, collaboration framework, AI lifecycle model, and organizational structure to facilitate “Analytics at Scale.”Pioneered a future-proof operating model for AI adoption, positioning the company as a leader in the field and ultimately securing a transformative $200M+ contract.Crafted a Data & Analytics Strategy for a fortune 500 Insurance company, enhancing security and privacy through data inventory documentation, processes automation, and data literacy education, while delivering global value realization across multiple business units. Led the development of a ground-breaking use case methodology for optimal data and artificial intelligence portfolio prioritization, unlocking $100M in combined value.Cultivated a thriving data & AI advisory practice with industry-leading talent retention.Empowers and develops future leaders by mentoring women in the organization, fostering a culture of inclusion and knowledge-sharing.

Education

• Baker University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• Baker University

  Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

• Rockhurst University

  Graduate Certificate Data Science and Business Intelligence