Bob Hedges

Bob Hedges currently serves as the Chief Data Officer at Visa, a position held since October 2018, where expertise lies in developing strategies for data collection, management, analysis, and responsible use to benefit various stakeholders. Prior to Visa, Bob held the title of Senior Vice President for Global Strategic Initiatives at the same company, overseeing cross-functional teams and global initiatives. Experience includes leadership roles such as Global Head of Financial Services Practice at A.T. Kearney, Managing Director at AlixPartners LLP, and Managing Partner at Mercatus LLC. Early career positions encompassed roles at Fidelity Investments, Fleet Bank, Shawmut Bank, First Manhattan Consulting Group, and The MAC Group. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Corporate Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.