Chaitanya Garikapati

Chaitanya Garikapati is a seasoned data and technology leader with extensive experience in developing and implementing data analytic solutions to enhance commercial business operations. Currently serving as the Head of Data & Analytics at Mars since 2021, Chaitanya previously held the position of Global Head of Commercial Data & Analytics at GSK from 2018 to 2021, where responsibilities included overseeing data programs across 40 countries. Prior to that, Chaitanya was the AVP - Head of Business Intelligence Analytics & Reporting at L'Oréal from 2007 to 2018, focusing on strategic data initiatives for over 25 brands. Chaitanya began professional career designing and managing IT and data solutions across various organizations from 2003 to 2007. Chaitanya holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Information Systems from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.