Krishna Cheriath

Krishna Cheriath currently holds the position of Chief Data Analytics and AI officer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, beginning in June 2024, while also serving as an adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University and Rutgers Business School since 2020 and 2022, respectively. Additional roles include membership on the global editorial board of CDO Magazine and participation in the AIM Leaders Council. With previous experience at Zoetis Inc. as VP and Head of Digital, Data and Analytics, Krishna has led data and AI strategies to enhance value creation. Key roles at Bristol Myers Squibb spanned chief data officer and various VP positions, focusing on digital strategy and analytics transformation. Krishna is a founding member of the IEEE Fair Trade Data Initiative and an experienced consultant with HighPoint Solutions. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business and a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Kerala.