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CIOReview honors visionary Top 10 Directors of Data Analytics - 2026 transforming data into strategic assets. These leaders drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and unlock business value through data governance, analytics, and AI—shaping the future of data-driven enterprises across industries..

Top 10 Directors of Data Analytics - 2026

Top 10 Directors of Data Analytics - 2026

Director, Data and Analytics, Aperture Investors

Andrew Dennis plays a central role in advancing the data capabilities that support investment decision-making at Aperture Investors. As Director of Data and Analytics, he leads the development of technology, applications and intelligent workflows that help both front-office investment professionals and business teams make better use of information while streamlining workflows across the firm. Bringing together data expertise, software development and business insight, Dennis has helped establish the digital foundation that enables information to move efficiently across the organization while creating lasting business value.

Director, Data & Analytics, Encore

Christian Moreno, Director, Data & Analytics at Encore, believes the next evolution of enterprise analytics will be defined not by how much data organizations collect or how sophisticated their platforms become, but by how effectively they turn trusted information into better decisions.

Director, Data Analytics - Internal Audit, Prudential Financial

Cecil Brian Hengeveld is a data and analytics leader with extensive experience spanning business intelligence, operations management and data curation. As the Director of Data Analytics – Internal Audit at Prudential Financial, he applies analytics to support the company’s internal audit function, bringing data-driven insight to the evaluation of business processes, controls and risks.

Director, Data Analytics, and AI, Advance Auto Parts

Cormac Seely is a data and analytics leader with more than two decades of experience spanning retail analytics, technology and advanced analytics. As the Director of Data, Analytics and AI at Advance Auto Parts, he leads efforts at the intersection of data, analytics and artificial intelligence, helping translate complex data into actionable business insights.

Director Of Data Analytics, Markel Group

Jakub Sienkiel is a data and analytics leader who specializes in turning complex data into actionable insights and business stories. As the Director of Data Analytics at Markel Group, he works at the intersection of data, analytics and insurance, with a focus on using analytics to support claims and business decision-making. His work with Markel’s Claims Data & Analytics team includes advancing analytics capabilities, delivering actionable insights and bringing together data curation, technology and project management to address business needs.

Director, Data Analytics, Green Dot Corporation

Keith Binkly is a data analytics leader with experience applying analytics to financial technology, banking and payments. As the Director of Data Analytics at Green Dot Corporation, he leads analytics initiatives within a fintech environment that spans banking, payments and Banking-asa-Service, including work supporting customer and partner programs. His work also explores how business context and semantic data models can make analytics more useful for AI, helping systems understand what metrics mean and produce more relevant insights from enterprise data.

Director, Data & Analytics, Texas Capita

Ryan Mills is a data and analytics leader with more than 10 years of experience in analytics and data products. As the Director of Data and Analytics at Texas Capital, he focuses on using data and analytics to support business decision-making and develop data-driven solutions. His experience at the intersection of analytics, data products and business strategy enables him to translate data into insights that support organizational priorities.

Director, Data Analytics, Chime Financial

Jordan Farrer is a data and analytics leader with more than 13 years of experience turning data into insights and more than eight years of experience leading data teams. As the Director of Data Analytics at Chime, he focuses on building data products that enable teams to move beyond reactive reporting and use analytics as a strategic business partner. His work has also extended into AI-powered analytics, where he has helped develop data-domain strategies, establish context for analytics agents and implement evaluation and monitoring practices to maintain reliable insights.

Director, Data Analytics, Principal Financial Group

Melissa Hollis is a data and analytics leader with expertise in applying analytical and risk-based thinking to insurance and financial services. As the Director of Data Analytics at Principal Financial Group, she works within the company’s enterprise data & analytics organization, where data and insights support decision-making across the business. Her experience brings together actuarial expertise, data analytics and practical risk evaluation to turn complex information into meaningful insights.

Director, Data Analytics, Sallie Mae

Stephanie Burns is a data and customer insights leader with experience using analytics to support business growth and customer-focused decisionmaking. As Director of Data and Analytics at Sallie Mae, she leads analytics initiatives that turn customer and business data into actionable insights, with a focus on understanding the customer journey and informing strategic decisions.