Elevance Health’s Ashok Chennuru Named CDO Magazine Global Executive of the Year

Ashok Chennuru, Chief Data and Digital Transformation Officer at Fortune 20 Elevance Health, has been named the Global Executive of the Year 2024 by CDO Magazine. This prestigious recognition spotlights Chennuru’s leadership in leveraging data and digital transformation for more than two decades to reshape healthcare – driving advancements in AI and analytics that have made a tangible impact on the well-being of individuals, communities, and the healthcare ecosystem.

In accepting the award, Chennuru underscores the importance of collaboration. “Success in data and technology isn't usually something that someone achieves on their own. It takes collaborative efforts and partnerships to unlock cutting-edge advancements,” he notes.

Chennuru commends CDO Magazine for fostering an executive peer community, saying, “CDO Magazine provides a valuable network for sharing concepts and learning from each other. I have learned a tremendous amount from the leaders who have come together through this platform.”

A driving force behind Elevance Health’s data strategy, Chennuru leads a team of professionals at the intersection of health and technology. His leadership has been instrumental in building one of the largest collections of health data incorporating claims, clinical, and social information. This powerful dataset and data-driven insights enable Elevance Health to help drive innovation in patient care and ultimately help improve health outcomes - guided by the responsible and ethical use of AI.

Speaking about the announcement, Steve Wanamaker, CDO Magazine Founder and Publisher, says, “As a founding community member and Global Editorial Board member of CDO Magazine, Chennuru has shared his expertise and insights with our readers, enriching our content and helping shape our global data community. His vision for the future of healthcare includes leveraging AI to create a more interconnected, efficient healthcare ecosystem.”