Ethiraj Purushothaman

Ethiraj Purushothaman is an experienced leader in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence, currently serving as VP Global Head Data, Analytics & AI at Perrigo Company plc since June 2025. Prior roles include Head of Advanced Analytics & Data Science at Best Buy, where Ethiraj collaborated with senior leadership to establish a data and analytics center of excellence and drive enterprise strategy. At The Coca-Cola Company, Ethiraj was the Global Head of Advanced Analytics & Data Science, focusing on transforming analytics to achieve sustainable growth. Ethiraj has also held senior positions at Mu Sigma, Dell Technologies, Invensys, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Tata Consultancy Services, and Target, successfully leading initiatives that leverage big data and analytics for business impact across various industries. Ethiraj holds advanced degrees in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology and Executive Education from Stanford University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University Chennai.