Ronke Ekwensi
Vice President - Chief Data Officer, AI Strategy / AI Transformation
- Role
- Vice President - Global Data Office at Applied Materials
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ronke Ekwensi
As a senior data and AI executive with a track record of driving enterprise transformation, I specialize in building data-driven cultures that unlock innovation, scale responsibly, and accelerate value. I lead with curiosity, clarity, and conviction—transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies that shape the future of organizations.I guide global data strategy, AI enablement, and data governance in highly regulated environments. My work bridges digital innovation with operational excellence, empowering teams to turn data into a strategic asset. I’ve also led major AI education programs across enterprises, preparing thousands for the AI-powered future of work.Honored twice as a DataIQ 100 awardee, I’m passionate about cultivating inclusive teams, pushing organizational boundaries, and rethinking what’s possible when data meets leadership.My aspiration is to leverage data to change the world.My vision is one day every Fortune 500 Company will have a Chief Data Philanthropist. Someone who is charged with using the company\'s data to drive the public good.
Experience
Vice President - Global Data Office
May 2025 — Present
Education
University of Phoenix
MBA | Master of Business Administration, Global Management
D'Youville University
BA | Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | Philosophy
Northeastern University
Doctorate in Law and Policy, Data Policy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tackling the Challenges of Big Data
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
MJ | Masters of Jurisprudence, Health Law
Skills
- Policy Writing
- Pmo
- Health Policy
- Due Diligence
- Integration
- Change Management
- Leadership
- Governance
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Business Process Improvement
- Management Consulting
- Data Privacy
- Training
- Strategic Leadership
- Policy
- Information Governance
- Cost Management
- Business Analysis
- Mentoring
- Executive Management
- Continuous Process Improvement Initiatives
- Information Technology
- Information Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic M&a
- Information Policy
- Pharmacueticals
- Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
- Enterprise Software
- Business Process
- Privacy Law
- Strategy Implementation
- Risk Management
- Security Policy
- Data Governance
- Strategic Planning
- IT Management
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