Richard Leaton

Richard Leaton is a visionary data and AI executive currently serving as Deputy CDAO at Deloitte, where they set strategies for data and architectural optimization. With over two decades of experience, Richard's past roles include Chief Information Officer at GE, where they significantly increased revenue and improved IT operations. Richard also served in various leadership capacities, including Operations Executive and Director of Data Management at Hertz, where they implemented transformative data solutions. Furthermore, Richard contributes as a Leadership Author through The Leaton Group, LLC, and is pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering alongside an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA.